The article showcases Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)'s workforce nutrition initiatives as a case study, illustrating how private sector engagement can integrate nutrition within Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) systems. While RIL hasn’t fully merged nutrition into its OSH framework, it has implemented significant standalone programs like R-Swasthya, Diabetes Control Mission, and BMI reduction efforts.
RIL's employee wellness strategy is grounded in its “We Care” philosophy, operationalized through a five-petal framework encompassing physical, mental, social, financial, and spiritual well-being. Initiatives include nutritious food services (e.g., “Healthy Thali”), personalized dietary counseling, digital tools for health tracking, and employee-centered interventions at multiple operational sites. The company also introduced site-specific innovations such as reduced sugar/oil in cooking, hydroponic microgreens, and behavioral nudges for healthy eating.
Synergies across departments like Corporate Medical Services, HR, and Corporate Communications facilitated the rollout and monitoring of nutrition programs, which are tied into broader non-communicable disease (NCD) management strategies. The case from RIL’s Nagothane plant illustrates community-led behavioral change resulting in measurable health improvements.
The paper underscores how integrating nutrition with occupational health can significantly benefit workforce well-being and productivity, suggesting a model for scalable private sector engagement.