Baramati Agro Limited

Corporate Social Responsibility

Giving Back to the Communities We Grow With

Baramati Agro Limited believes in “giving rather than only receiving” — CSR is a core strategic commitment, embedded in our business and inspired by the vision of Padmashree Late Dr. Appasaheb Pawar.

Our Philosophy

CSR at Baramati Agro Limited (BAL) is not just a legal obligation or charity — it is a core strategic commitment, embedded in our business operations and inspired by the vision of Padmashree Late Dr. Appasaheb Pawar.

 

Our mission is to uplift farming communities, foster inclusive growth, and enrich value chains — especially for disadvantaged sections in rural India — while “Linking the Basics” between farmers, consumers, and stakeholders.

CSR Policy & Governance

Our CSR Policy, updated as of 2026, aligns with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and Schedule VII. The CSR Committee, reconstituted on 24th March 2026, formulates policy, recommends expenditures, prepares annual action plans, and ensures transparent implementation.

CSR Committee

Mr. Rajendra D. Pawar

Chairman

Mr. Rohit R. Pawar

Director

Mrs. Sushma S. Mane

Independent Director

Mrs. Vrushali R. Bandal

Independent Director

Projects executed directly or through registered trusts, societies or Section 8 companies with proven track records
Administrative overheads capped at 5% of total CSR spend
Surplus funds reallocated or transferred per statutory rules
Quarterly progress reviews and impact assessments

Key Focus Areas & Major Initiatives

BAL’s CSR spans education, healthcare, environment, farmer empowerment and community welfare — with a strong emphasis on women, children, farmers and backward communities.

Education & Skill Development

Sharadanagar Education Campus (via Agricultural Development Trust, Baramati) — a 240-acre flagship with 15 institutes and 23 departments educating 35,000+ students from primary school to advanced degrees in agriculture, dairy, pharmacy and more, with focus on economically backward girls and rural youth.
  • 35,000+ students educated
  • Vocational training camps for rural youth & farmers
  • E-learning materials and computers for local schools
  • Bicycle sheds, sanitation and infrastructure support

Healthcare & Preventive Care

Free medical camps offering regular check-ups, blood donation drives and specialised curative camps (eye, dental, cataract). Awareness programs cover mother & child care and HIV/AIDS prevention, with disaster relief support during natural calamities.
  • Free medical & specialist camps
  • Blood donation drives
  • Mother & child health awareness
  • Aid during natural calamities & national relief funds

Environmental Sustainability

Large-scale tree plantation drives distributing native species, solar street lighting in rural areas, watershed development, rainwater harvesting and agroforestry — all driving long-term ecological balance across operational regions.
  • 53,000+ trees planted (Jan 2023–Jun 2024)
  • Solar street lighting in rural areas
  • Watershed & rainwater harvesting
  • Agroforestry & soil conservation

Farmer Empowerment & Rural Livelihoods

Free soil and water analysis services, advisory support, agri-tourism in association with Agri-Tourism Development Organization, and backward integration through contract farming, fair procurement and knowledge sharing — directly improving farmer incomes.
  • Free soil & water testing
  • Agri-tourism partnerships
  • Contract farming & fair procurement
  • Knowledge sharing & advisory support

Community Welfare & Disaster Management

Sanitation and safe drinking water facilities in nearby villages, support for rural and nationally recognised sports, and social change initiatives — including reducing inequalities, supporting dowry-less marriages and community weddings.
  • Safe drinking water & sanitation
  • Rural & national sports promotion
  • Dowry-less & community weddings
  • Initiatives reducing social inequality

FY 2026–27 CSR Budget Allocation

Total CSR Budget: ₹2.50 Crores

Priority Area
Allocated Budget
Promotion of Education
₹1.20 Crores
Safe Drinking Water
₹60 Lakhs
Healthcare (Preventive Care)
₹40 Lakhs
Environmental Sustainability
₹15 Lakhs
Conservation of Natural Resources
₹10 Lakhs
Rural & Nationally Recognized Sports
₹5 Lakhs
Total CSR Budget
₹2.50 Crores

Execution & Monitoring

Projects implemented directly or through registered agencies
Quarterly progress reviews and rigorous monitoring mechanisms
Surplus from CSR programs reinvested or transferred to unspent CSR account within six months
Administrative overheads capped at 5% of total CSR expenditure

Impact & Sustainability

BAL’s CSR is fundamental to its operations, ensuring growth remains inclusive. By linking farmers to consumers and investing in education, environment, and health, BAL creates a virtuous cycle of empowerment.

 

The Agricultural Development Trust’s decades-long work in water conservation, climate-smart agriculture, and women’s education amplifies BAL’s impact far beyond statutory requirements.