Goldi Green Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Creating opportunities – Transforming Lives
Breaking barriers – Breaking myths
Preface
In 2010, as part of its plan to tackle the urgent and growing demand for energy by implementing clean energy solutions, the Government of India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched the National Solar Mission to promote grid-connected and off-grid solar energy with an aim to establish India as a global leader in solar energy and targeting the deployment of 20 GW of solar power by 2022which was later increased to 100 GW by the Narendra Modi government in the 2015 Union budget.
Along with this, job creation was an important rationale in promoting solar energy. Solar PV is recognized as creating more jobs per unit of energy produced than any other energy source; potentially representing a much needed solution to unemployment in the face of India’s burgeoning population and labour force.
It is a myth that the solar industry requires highly skilled and qualified personnel. In fact, even a layman with the utmost basic skills can be trained to work in a Solar equipment facility.
“The growth inclusive employment opportunities and training offered by Goldi Green to the tribal youth have proved to be highly productive and should be recognized as a trend setter and adopted by other players in this industry as well.”
-IshverDholakiya
MD, Goldi Green
Introduction
The term ‘Adivasi’ connotes to a specific meaning for the original and aboriginal inhabitants of a given region, which are collectively referred by the English word ‘tribes’.
They are officially recognized by the Indian government as the ‘Scheduled Tribes’ under Article 366(25) of the Constitution of India. India has one of the largest concentrations of tribal population in the world, second only to Africa.
Greater than 50% of the tribal population in India is concentrated majorly in the states of MP, Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Jharkhand and Gujarat.
In the state of Gujarat there are twenty nine notified Scheduled Tribes existing in different areas.
The South Gujarat tribal belt, comprising of Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, Valsad and the Dangs comprise of 53% of the total tribal population of Gujarat state.
From these, the Chaudhary, Vasava, and Gamit tribes mainly hail from Mandvi and Mangrol talukas of Surat district. They are the original inhabitants ofthese areas.
Forest resources and agriculture being the main source of livelihood of these communities and with the monsoons in India always being unpredictable and erratic, these communities who mainly dwell in and around forests have faced difficulties in their survival.
“As a substantial contribution to our Prime Minister’s ‘Skill India’ campaign, Goldi Green has been training these tribal youth, employing them and contributing to their overall personal development and social status, empowering them to be financially independent and live a life of self-respect.”
-Chetan Shah
Director, Goldi Green
This initiative was the brain child of Mr.GovindDholakia, founder of SRK Exports and mentor of Goldi Green. Mr.GovindDholakia is best known for his philanthropist activities. He has always been thinking of ways to help the disadvantaged communities that dwell in our society and has also been well aware of the plight of the tribal people. Under Mr.Dholakia’s guidance, Goldi Green took up this opportunity to train and employ the youngsters of this community and indirectly elevate their status in the society.
Goldi Green can almost be termed as an ST (Scheduled Tribes) institution that trains and enhances the skill capabilities of these tribal youth, shaping up and transforming them into industry – ready professionals.
“It should be noted that these youth who come from the most primitive background are today self – sufficient in operating robotic and fully automatic modern machinery.”
-Bharat Bhut
Director, Goldi Green
Not merely a job, but these youth are getting an employment which pays much more than what they would earn doing rural work or as farm hands.
Besides, the Goldi Green facility provides a work environment where attitude, behaviour, punctuality and discipline are inculcated in them.
Following is an excerpt from the lives of some of the youth out of a total work force of more than 125 tribals employed at the manufacturing facilities of Goldi Green.
Himanshu Chaudhary :
Himanshu Chaudhary hailing from Nandola village in Mandvi taluka (tehsil) of Surat district had a burning desire to further his education after completing his HSC, learn new things and improve the quality of his life. The son of a labourer, financial constraints were holding him back from going to college.
Joining Goldi Green was a turning point in his life. Along with working at the facility, within a course of three years, he has completed his Bachelor of Arts undergraduate course. Working at Goldi Green has not only fulfilled his dream of pursuing his education but also improved his life financially and upgraded his family’s lifestyle. With a consistent income and increasing salary his father does not have to hunt for labour work every day.
Himanshu now aims to finish his post graduate in Master of Arts and then go for a B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) which will give him an opportunity to become a school teacher, which is his cherished dream. Where there is a will, there is a way. Himanshu is a classic example of this saying.
Life at Goldi Green has brought about a complete turnaround in his life.
“It feels good to earn money, I am not dependent on anyone, I can buy new clothes, I have made new friends here and most importantly I could complete my education.”
– Himanshu Chaudhary
He has also bought a motorcycle on personal finance and successfully repaid the loan.
Bakul Chaudhary
Bakul Chaudhary, a settler of Kasaal village in Mandvi taluka is an ITI pass out. He joined the Goldi Green facility three years ago as a trainee operator. Three years down the line he has learned most of the manual process of a module assembly and he also doubles as a cell tabber when hands are short.
“I like the overall environment of this company, the company provides last mile bus facility right up to my village and I have made new and valuable friends. Besides, in these three years, there has been a consistent increment in my salary.”
– Bakul Chaudhary
This has been a great support to his father, two brothers and mother, who are into farming. He is now engaged to a girl with whom he will tie the knot next year.
Sailesh Gamit
29 year old Sailesh Gamit hails from the nearby village of Pipodara. Having completed his ITI in 2011, he worked as an operator in looms. Working 12 long hours every day in the terrible heat and noise, that prevails in a textile looms unit was taking its toll on his health and he began considering a better option with better pay. In 2012, when Goldi Green had just commenced operations, he visited the facility location, and was recruited as a trainee in the fabrication section of Goldi Green. Today, after four and a half years at Goldi Green, and a consistent salary raise at regular intervals, he has no cause for complain. He is a contented man and settled down with his wife and one year old son.
When asked what has made him stick in this company for four and a half years he answers: ‘I work with a good team which always supports me’,
‘My seniors are very friendly and helpful and have always stood by me…I really enjoy working in this company’
– Sailesh Gamit
Goldi Green is a true testimonial of a manufacturing company with the best work place environment.
Kaushik Gamit
Kaushik Gamit is 26 years old and lives in Laveth village of Mangrol Taluka. He works in the module re-working section of Goldi Green’s manufacturing facility but is also an expert at tabbing, stringing and layup.
Having completed his ITI in 2011, he started working for an electrical contractor. But as soon as the contract work was over, he found himself without work. Goldi Green recruited him and after a three month training process, he permanently got employed. Living in a house with other six members of the family, life was tough before he started working with Goldi Green. The family could barely make ends meet with just enough to eat from tilling the small piece of land they owned.
At present he is settled in his life and married since two years. As he looks back four years into the past, he agrees that joining Goldi Green was a good decision.
“The best thing about working in Goldi Green is the transportation facility provided by the company and the timely deposit of salary credited in my account every month.”
– Kaushik Gamit
Many of his friends working in other companies nearby lament mainly due to the irregular and inconsistent salary payment schedule and also the risk they have to take travelling on their bikes on the highway more than fifty kilometres one way to reach work.
Being served good, nutritious lunch by the company every day is an added advantage as his wife does not have to wake up early specially to prepare his lunch.
Yogesh Gamit
Yogesh Gamit is 28 years old. Yogesh’s father died in an accident when Yogesh was just 13 years old. Yogesh hails from Laveth village of Mangrol taluka. Living in extreme poverty, his mother worked in government Aanganwadi’s as a caretaker earning rupees 3 – 4 thousand a month which could barely support the family. In spite of financial difficulties, Yogesh managed to complete his higher secondary education and then went on to complete his ITI. But he did not find a suitable job where he could earn a good salary.
Then Goldi Green happened to him. Initially working as a trainee, it’s now four and a half years since he is working in Goldi Green’s manufacturing facility. Speaking about the transformation in his life he says ‘Before I began working here, my life was zero. I had no money and had no clue where life was going. After joining Goldi Green, today I am financially independent.’
Yogesh has bought two motor bikes on loans and now his house is fitted with all the electrical appliances, and also a refrigerator (which is considered a luxury in his village). With his continuously increasing salary, he has managed to pay off all his loans and has now also bought a smart phone.
Yogesh says that life is good working at Goldi Green… ‘The atmosphere is good and the transportation that the company provides is a big plus point for me, as many of my friends working in other companies travel on bikes and their villages being more than 50 kms away, they get tired of riding a bike for such long distances. Besides, it is risky to travel on the highway on a two – wheeler.’
”I hugely appreciate Goldi Green’s No – Tobaccopolicy, owing to which, me and my colleagues have not fallen for any bad habits.”
– Yogesh Gamit
Deepak Chaudhary
Deepak Chaudhary, a tribal hailing from Juna Kakrapar village of Mandvi taluka, has been with Goldi Green since more than four years. Having learnt a basic computer course at HCL and a brief stint as a computer maintenance person, Goldi Green opened doors of opportunities for Deepak.
He was recruited as a trainee in the IT department. Right from the beginning, he recalls, his seniors gave him immense support and freedom to learn. Four years down the line, Deepak looks after the maintenance of all the computers and peripherals, solves networking issues, is in charge of installing and managing the CC TV cameras and also maintaining the EPBX system.
Job satisfaction, friendly atmosphere and support from seniors are the main attractions for Deepak at Goldi Green.
“Along with enjoying my responsibilities here, it gives me a sense of belonging while working at Goldi Green”.
– Dipak Chaudhary
The nutritious and balanced lunch and transportation facilities right up to his village are the extra benefits, he adds with a wide smile on his face.
Company profile
Goldi Green is one of the fastest growing Solar PV Module manufacturing companies, growing at a CAGR of 80%. We manufacture PV Modules up to the range of 340Wp using Poly and Mono Crystalline Solar cells in an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001:2007 certified facility.
Offering turnkey services, and the latest in technology, we are also a leading solar design and installation firm undertaking EPC projects.
In a course of just a few years, we have established ourselves in the domestic as well as international market as leading players providing the best in value and service to our customers.
We are also a leading OEM Solar PV Module company, catering to many international brands across the globe and delivering unmatched quality at a competitive price.
Goldi Green has been recognized and certified as ‘Star Export House’ of India by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India.
Goldi Green is also the first Indian company to be audited by SolarBuyer, U.S.A.
Goldi Green is now soon set towards expanding its manufacturing capacity up to 1GW to meet the ever increasing demand for its Solar PV Modules. This will help us in fulfilling the demand of our customers across the globe.
Promoters
Goldi Green is promoted by members of the Dholakia family, who are also founders of the USD 1.2 billion diamond manufacturing conglomerate, SRK Exports.
