7. Approval Grid Note: The approval values mentioned below refer to the cumulative training costs in a 6-month period, not on an individual training level. Slab Training Cost Range (₹) Approval Required Slab 1 Up to ₹5,000 Self-nomination can be done on approval from HoD & informing L&D for the same . Training costs for such cases can be done by employees, and reimbursement can be done through ZOHO portal on successful completion of the course. Slab 2 ₹5,001 – ₹10000 HOD Approval required. Employee to submit learning details to HOD for consideration. Post HoD approval to be forwarded to L&D team to help with payments and registration. Slab 3 ₹10000 – ₹20,000 Joint approval by HOD + L&D Lead Slab 4 ₹20,000 – ₹100,000 Director – Process Excellence to review and approve, basis justification and strategic relevance. Slab 5 Above ₹100,000 Management Approval required. L&D to prepare case for submission. PS : Please note these approvals are valid for a cumulative value half-yearly (period of 6 months). 8. Proof Requirements for Learning Tracking & PMS • Employees must provide verifiable proof for all learning activities to be / Get recorded in L&D trackers. Accepted proofs include: • Platform-based learning: Certificates, automatic reports, completion dashboards. • External workshops/certifications: Participation certificate, registration proof, photos from the event if applicable. • Books: Photo of book with notes, short reflection summary (1–2 pages). • Podcasts: Screenshot of completed episode, reflection note on key learnings. • Webinars: Completion certificates, dashboard screenshots, reflection summary. • Internal SME sessions: Agenda, slides (if used), and L&D confirmation of delivery.