In a CNBC-TV18 Independence Day special show, we throw light on the agents of change - individuals and organisations, that are impacting lives and bringing tangible transformation in the society.

Lemon Tree Hotels is India's largest hotel chain in the mid-priced segment but what caught our attention is the company's focus on 'ODIs' - which means opportunity deprived individuals.

The hotel chain hires individuals with physical and mental disabilities, as well as people from economically and socially deprived backgrounds, these individuals are then trained to be a part of the Lemon Tree's workforce.

The company says this 'inclusiveness & not charity' model makes perfect business sense as these employees are 15 percent more efficient, perfectionists and they also have a low attrition rate.

First Published:Aug 15, 2018 1:15 PM IST