Coromandel International Joins Gujarat’s Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav to Champion School Enrolment and Girl Child Education

Coromandel International Joins Gujarat’s Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav to Champion School Enrolment and Girl Child Education

Coromandel’s Ankleshwar Unit distributes school kits to 250 students, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive and equitable education

Ankleshwar, 27 August 2026: Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers and part of the Murugappa Group, actively participated in the Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav — flagship initiatives of the Government of Gujarat — through its Ankleshwar Unit. The initiative, aimed at welcoming children into schools, promoting girl child education, and reducing dropout rates, saw Coromandel, under its Corovidya initiative, join hands with government officials, school authorities, teachers, community representatives and parents to celebrate the start of a new academic year for young learners.

The activity was conducted at the Government Hindi Medium Primary School, Juna Sakkarpor, Hajat, Nava Diva, Bharkodara, Nava Pungam, Ankleshwar block and Government High School, Vagra block, Bharuch, in coordination with the Education Department, Government of Gujarat, as part of the statewide enrolment drive. To support children’s educational journey and encourage regular attendance, school kits containing essential learning materials were distributed to 250 students. The programme was attended by teachers, school management committee members, parents, community leaders and students.

The programme was presided by Chief Guests Shri Deval Raval, Under Secretary – Tribal Development Department and Shri Ronak Mehta, Joint Secretary – General Administration Department, Government of Gujarat at the Juna Sakkarpor and Vagra schools, respectively. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Deval Raval commended Coromandel for its continued support to government-led education initiatives. He highlighted that programmes such as Shala Praveshotsav play a vital role in improving school enrolment, promoting girl child education, and ensuring that every child receives the opportunity to learn and succeed.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Pravin Jain, Unit Head – CPC Ankleshwar, Coromandel International Limited, said, “At Coromandel, we believe that a child who walks into a classroom on the first day of school is taking the most important step of their life. Shala Praveshotsav and Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav are not just government programmes; they are a reminder that the responsibility of educating our children belongs to all of us. Our Ankleshwar team is proud to stand alongside the Government of Gujarat in making schools more welcoming, more accessible, and better equipped for every child, especially our girls. It is a small act, but one we believe in deeply.”

The primary objective of these campaigns is to ensure that every child has access to quality education from an early age while fostering a welcoming and child-friendly learning environment. The initiatives focus on increasing school enrolment, encouraging student retention, promoting education among girls, and building awareness among parents and communities about the value of education. The distribution of school kits helps reduce the basic educational expenses borne by families and equips students with essential learning materials for the academic year. Through its participation, Coromandel aims to strengthen educational opportunities and contribute to an inclusive and equitable learning ecosystem.

Employees kits andeam members from Coromandel’s Ankleshwar unit actively participated in the programme — engaging with students, interacting with parents and teachers, assisting in the distribution of school kits, and supporting enrolment awareness activities.

About Coromandel

Coromandel International Limited is amongst India’s pioneers and leading Agri solutions provider, offering diverse products and services across the farming value chain. It operates in two major segments: Nutrient and other allied businesses and Crop Protection. These include Fertilizers, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertilizer in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertilizers, secondary & micronutrients and Nano fertilizers products. The Company is leading marketer of Organic fertilizers in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. It also operates a network of more than 1200 rural retail outlets across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Through these Retail outlets, the Company offers agri inputs and farming services including crop advisory, soil testing and farm mechanization to around 3 million farmers. The Company currently has 8 R&D centers and a strong Regulatory setup, supporting the businesses in process development and new product introduction. The Company currently has 21 manufacturing facilities, spread widely across India, producing wide range of Nutrient and Crop Protection products, which are marketed through an extensive network of dealers and its own retail centers.

The Company clocked a turnover of Rs. 31,827 crore during FY 25-26. Its efforts towards environment have been well recognized by international organizations like UNDP and has also been voted as one of the ten greenest companies in India by TERI. Coromandel is a part of the Murugappa Group with a turnover of INR 90,178 crore in FY 24-25.

For more details, visit www.coromandel.biz

About Murugappa Group

A 126-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 1,056 billion (₹105,582 crore) Murugappa Group has diverse businesses in agriculture, engineering, financial services and more.

The Group has 10 listed companies: Carborundum Universal Limited, CG Power & Industrial Solutions Limited, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Limited, Coromandel International Limited, E.I.D.-Parry (India) Limited, NACL Industries Limited, Shanthi Gears Limited, Tube Investments of India Limited, and Wendt (India) Limited. Other major companies include Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited and Parry Agro Industries Limited. Brands such as Ajax, Hercules, BSA, Montra, Montra Electric, Mach City, Chola, Chola MS, CG Power, CG Semi, Shanthi Gears, CUMI, Gromor, Paramfos, Parry’s are part of the Group’s illustrious stable.

Abrasives, technical ceramics, electrominerals, electric vehicles, auto components, fans, transformers, signalling equipment for railways, bicycles, fertilisers, sugar, tea, and several other products make up the Group’s business interests.

Guided by the Five lights — integrity, passion, quality, respect, and responsibility — and a culture of professionalism, the Group has a workforce of 1,06,224 employees.

For more details, visit www.murugappa.com