Company’s focus areas includes Natural Resource Management (NRM), farmer skill development and developing model tribal village
Rallis India Limited is a subsidiary of Tata Chemicals Limited and a part of the US$ 113 billion Tata Group. As per Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) committee has been formed by the Company. During the year, the Company was required to spend Rs. 4.63 crore as per the provisions of Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013. During the year the Group has contributed Rs. 4.64 crore towards social development works as a part of CSR expenditure, the company’s annual report said.
The Company’s CSR initiatives are woven around the Company’s focus areas, which includes Natural Resource Management (NRM), Education including Farmer Safety Awareness, Skill Development and developing Model Tribal Village under Affirmative Action – AA.
“Giving back to society is an integral part of our corporate culture. Through our localised approach to community development, we aim to contribute to inclusivity and the holistic well-being of the less privileged. Our CSR work empowers them by committing financial and volunteer support and improving their lives”, the company said.
With 7 decades of experience, Rallis India Limited is one of India’s leading crop care companies, providing agricultural solutions to more than 5 million farmers across 80% of the nation’s districts. The Company has developed its own Sustainability Model focussing on various CSR and AA initiatives. The leadership team at the Company has been very supportive, sensitive and encourages the team to work for inclusive growth through its CSR & AA initiatives.
Under NRM, the Company has focussed on water conservation through rainwater harvesting (‘Jal Dhan’), recharging ground water and soil conservation. Jal Dhan benefits have reached more than 2 lakh villagers and harvested 1.97 Million Cubic Meter water during FY 2019-20. Under soil conservation, the Company has focussed on ‘Greening’, principally through afforestation and tree plantation drives. More than 98,000 tree saplings have been planted and sustained by the Company.
