Coromandel International Strengthens Educational Infrastructure in Sarigam Region

Coromandel International Strengthens Educational Infrastructure in Sarigam Region

Inaugurates Science Laboratory at Manekpur and Anganwadi Centre at Dhodipada, benefiting over 1,000 students and children

Sarigam, February 23 2025: Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions providers, has reinforced its commitment to community development through two new initiatives focused on strengthening education and early learning in Gujarat’s Sarigam region.

As part of its CSR initiatives, the company inaugurated a Science Laboratory at Sri Swami Vivekanand High School, Manekpur, and a new Anganwadi Centre at Dhodipada. These facilities aim to nurture curiosity, promote holistic development and provide a safe and engaging learning environment for students and young children.

The newly inaugurated Science Laboratory is equipped to provide practical learning experiences in physics, chemistry, and biology, benefiting more than 1,000 students from the school and nearby villages. The Anganwadi Centre at Dhodipada is designed to support early childhood care and education, offering play-based learning and nutrition services to foster the all-round development of young children.

Speaking about the initiative, a Mr. Jayagopal Chathur, Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Coromandel International Limited, said, “We believe that access to quality education and early learning plays a crucial role in transforming communities. By supporting institutions that nurture curiosity and development at every stage, we aim to contribute to a more empowered and self-reliant society.”

The inauguration ceremonies were attended by Coromandel leadership team including Mr. Pankaj Talegaonkar, Senior General Manager & Unit Head, Sarigam and members of the Coromandel CSR Volunteer Team. Community leaders and dignitaries in attendance included Mr. Ramanbhai Patkar, Former MLA, Sarpanchs of Manekpur and Dhodipada, trustees and staff of the school, Anganwadi workers and local residents.

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 Fertilisers, Crop Protection, Bio Products, Specialty Nutrients and Organic businesses. The Company is 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of Phosphatic fertilisers in India. The Company’s Crop Protection products are marketed in India as well as in international geographies, offering a wide range of technical and formulation products. The Specialty Nutrients business of the Company focuses on water soluble fertilisers, secondary & micronutrients and Nano fertilisers products. The Company is a leading marketer of Organic fertilisers in India. The Bio Products business of the company focusses on plant extractions for various applications. It also operates a network of more than 1000 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 a 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. 24,444 Crores during FY24-25. 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.

For more details, visit www.coromandel.biz

About Murugappa Group

A 125-year-old conglomerate with presence across India and the world, the INR 902 billion (90,178 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, 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 94,041 employees.

For more details, visit www.murugappa.com