of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 as amended from time to time. The Company has not received any complaints during the year. The Company regularly conducts awareness programmes for its employees. The following are the summary of sexual harassment complaints received and disposed of during the year: Sl No Particulars Status of the No. of complaints received and disposed off 1 Number of complaints on sexual harassment received Nil 2 Number of complaints disposed off during the year Nil 3 Number of cases pending for more than ninety days Nil 4 Number of workshops or awareness programmes against sexual harassment carried out The Company regularly conducts necessary awareness programmes for its employees 5 Nature of action taken by the employer or district officer Nil Vigil Mechanism policy The Board of Directors of the Company had adopted the Whistle Blower Policy in compliance with the provisions of Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Regulation 22 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. A mechanism has been established for employees to report concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud, or violation of Code of Conduct and Ethics. It also provides for adequate safeguards against the victimization of employees who avail of the mechanism and allows direct access to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee in exceptional cases. The Audit Committee reviews periodically the functioning of whistle blower mechanism. No complaints have been received during the Financial Year ended March 31, 2023. No personnel have been denied access to the Audit Committee during the Financial Year 2022-23. The details of said vigil mechanism are given in Corporate Governance Report, which forms part of this Annual Report. A copy of the Whistle Blower Policy is available in the company’s website i.e. www.heritagefoods.In. Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) The Company has adopted Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) with eff ect from April 1, 2017 pursuant to Ministry of Corporate Aff airs’ notifi cation of the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015. The standalone and consolidated fi nancial statements of the Company, forming part of the Annual Report, have been prepared and presented in accordance with all the material aspects of the Indian Accounting Standards (‘Ind AS’) as notifi ed under section 133 of the Companies Act 2013 read with the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards) Rules 2015 (by Ministry of Corporate Aff airs (‘MCA’)) and Regulation 33 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulation, 2015 as amended and relevant amendment rules issued thereafter and guidelines issued by the Securities Exchange Board of India (“SEBI”). There was no revision of Financial Statements (Standalone & Consolidated) and Board Reports during the year under review. Prevention of Insider Trading Code As per SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2015 as amended from time to time, the Company has adopted a Code of Conduct to Regulate, Monitoring & Reporting of Trading by Insiders. The Company has appointed Mr. Umakanta Barik, Company Secretary of the Company as Compliance Off icer, who is responsible for setting forth procedures and implementation of the code of conduct for trading in Company’s securities. During the year under review, there has been due compliance with the said code. Your Company is maintaining Structured Digital Database (‘SDD’), the database of unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI), shared internally or externally, with the intent of keeping track as to who all were in the know of an UPSI before it became public. Acknowledgment and Appreciation We, the Board of Directors, feel compelled to express our sincere acknowledgment and heartfelt appreciation to the farmers, customers, consumers, investors, bankers, vendors and all stakeholders who have played an invaluable role in our collective success. First and foremost, we extend our deepest gratitude to the farmers who toil tirelessly to take-care of the milch animals and bring forth the bounties of nature. Your unwavering commitment and dedication ensure a steady supply of high-quality milk that form the foundation of our products. Without your labour and expertise, we would not be able to deliver exceptional goods to our customers. To our esteemed customers and consumers, we extend our utmost appreciation. Your loyalty and trust in our brand inspire us to continuously improve and exceed your expectations. Your invaluable feedback and support have guided us in refi ning our products and services, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience. We are honoured to be a part of your lives and strive to consistently deliver excellence. We would also like to express our gratitude to our investors for their unwavering confi dence in our vision and mission. Your fi nancial backing and strategic guidance have propelled our growth and enabled us to pursue innovation and expansion. Your belief in our potential has been instrumental in transforming our ideas into reality, and we remain committed to delivering sustainable returns on your investment. To our esteemed bankers, we extend our sincere appreciation for your trust and collaboration. Your unwavering support in providing fi nancial solutions and expertise has been instrumental in our operational eff iciency and growth. Your partnership has 85 Board’s Report | Statutory Reports
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