The company’s CSR project is in alignment with the government’s initiative to prevent stubble burning
CNH Industrial, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, has received top honours at the 11th Edition of the Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards under the Best Environment-Friendly Project category for its ‘Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning/Straw Management’ CSR Project in India.
The award was presented by SK DUTT, Senior Advisor, UN’s UNCTAD – Empretec India and Managing Director – First Equals Global with a jury of experienced professionals from different backgrounds such as journalism, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.
“With our global agriculture brand New Holland Agriculture, a leader in crop residue management, CNH Industrial can provide a relevant solution to farmers and contribute towards the protection of natural resources and the environment,” said Raunak Varma, Country Manager, CNH Industrial India and SAARC (South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation).
First instated in 2017 at Kallar Majri, Patiala, the project is currently in its fifth year of operations, having extended to Fatehabad and Panipat in Haryana as well as eight locations covering the states of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. In collaboration with India’s Department of Agriculture and different state governments, Krishi Vigyan Kendras & ICAR – IARI, CNH Industrial India has donated advanced solutions including New Holland Gyro Rakes and Balers to support farmers to run the project that aligns with the government’s initiatives to create awareness and prevent further environmental hazards.
