CWT PROVIDE CASH SUPPORT FOR  CADDIES OUT OF WORK DUE TO CLUB'S CLOSURE OF THE GOLF COURSE BEFORE MAJOR EVENTS:

During the last Panasonic Open 2017, DGC caddies were provided cash support of Rs. 2000/- flat plus a daily compensation of Rs. 400/- per day for any number of days the caddies worked on assisting the course management in improving the course condition.

 

This was the first such an initiative introduced in a golf club in India, providing sustenance to caddies and their families. The CWT spent a total of Rs. 8 Lakhs on this initiative. CWT is committed to continue this activity, when necessary; however, Trustees appeal to golf club managements to take cognizance of the fact that course closure is not just an inconvenience to members but life altering for caddies and their families. All should ensure suitable measures to tackle the impact on these individuals.

 

CWT SCHEME FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF RETIRED CADDIES:
Another initiative instituted by CWT this year and very close to theTrusteeshearts, is the scheme to provide financial support to caddies who have worked at Delhi Golf Club for several decades and are now literally on the street. Such eligible caddies will receive an annual financial subsidy of Rs. 15,000/- To-date, seven retired caddies have been covered by this scheme.

 

Periodically, caddies across the NCR region, Chandigarh, Shimla BLANKET DISTRIBUTION: and Srinagar are provided with blankets and shawls, including shawls for their wives and daughters. This initiative has been supported by individuals including Mr. Sameer Mehra of Essma. Our grateful thanks.

 

CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION: This takes place annually to all eligible caddies at the Delhi Golf Club. This includes providing t-shirts, trousers, sweaters, sports shoes and winter/rain jackets, etc.

Additionally sweaters are distributed across golf clubs in the NCR region as well as in Chandigarh, Shimla and Srinagar. We extend our grateful thanks to all individuals who contribute and help co-ordinate this far-reaching distribution.

 

CWT ANNUAL DURABLE DISTRIBUTION SCHEME FOR ELIGIBLE CADDIES:

In 2014-15 the CWT organized, at heavily discounted prices, a HERO Bicycle, an USHA Sewing Machine and an USHA Table Fan, at hugely preferential rates for those caddies eligible for Trust benefits.

 

In 2015-16, CWT organized, at equally preferential rates, an ELECTROLUX Refrigerator and an USHA Mixer/Grinder (with USHA very generously throwing in a Dry Iron , free of cost). Both items were offered to eligible caddies at vast (40%-50%) discounts on the retail prices. The local delivery cost of every refrigerator, amounting to Rs.700/- in some cases, was also borne by CWT.

 

In 2016-17 & now, 17-18, caddies have been offered, once again at heavily discounted prices, the following: Livguard Inverter with battery, IBall Laptop and an Electrolux Washing Machine, all at rock bottom prices.

 

CWT is indebted to those companies who come on board to support this initiative.