At Udyogi, responsibility does not end at the factory gate. It extends into the communities it operates in.
This responsibility is guided by the same belief that shapes its products—that every life matters, and every effort to improve it counts.
The Udyogi Foundation's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, "Knowledge First," is a cornerstone of our philanthropic efforts, embodying the belief that Health and Safety are achieved through Knowledge.
Now in its third year, Knowledge First has empowered 1,300 underprivileged children by providing access to education.
Our program has established and supported over four schools in Gangasagar and one in the Sundarban area, investing a portion of our profits beyond business for the greater good of society.
Since its inception, 'Knowledge First' has contributed over INR 50 lakhs to support children's educational journeys and has invested approximately INR 70 lakhs in the development of schools and educational infrastructure.
In addition to our educational initiatives, Udyogi is committed to protecting and promoting the environment by adhering to all applicable environmental regulations.
Lighting the Path of Learning for Future Generations
Through the Udyogi Foundation, the company has invested in education as a long-term catalyst for change.
The company’s education initiatives have benefited over 1,500 students across nine schools in West Bengal, with continued focus on improving infrastructure, sanitation, and inclusive learning environments in underserved regions. The Knowledge First initiative supports underprivileged students through academic continuity and long-term educational support.
| Sl. No | Name of School | Village | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sishu Bhavan | Patuli | 325 |
| 2. | Sishu Bikash | Sonarpur | 102 |
| 3. | Sahaj Path Bhaban | Ramkarchak-v | 152 |
| 4. | Friends Children Academy | Ramkarchak-XVIII | 198 |
| 5. | Good News Mission School | Santoshpur | 76 |
| 6. | KAMALPUR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Rudranagar-viii | 60 |
| 7. | Vivekanand Sishu Vidya Mandir | Magrahat East | 216 |
| 8. | Manasadwip Gangamani Sishu Niketan | Manasadwip | 206 |
| Total | 1335 |
Udyogi engages in community health initiatives, from vision care to access to essential resources like safe drinking water. These are not one-off interventions, but part of a continuing effort to strengthen resilience at the grassroots.
For Udyogi, CSR is not an obligation. It is a natural extension of its purpose—protecting not just workers, but the wider ecosystem they are a part of.
Udyogi’s commitment to responsibility is also reflected in how it manufactures. Thoughtful choices around materials, energy use, and waste reduction signal a conscious shift towards more sustainable practices—because protecting people must go hand in hand with protecting the environment they live in.
Any term used in this policy but not defined herein shall have the same meaning assigned to them under the Act and CSR Rules as applicable to the company.
The main objective of Company’s CSR policy are:
Constitution of CSR Committee under section 135(1) is not applicable in our company as the CSR amount to be spent under section 135(5) does not exceed Rs. 50 Lakhs in a financial year. Therefore, the functions of CSR committee shall be discharged by the Board of Directors of the Company under section 135(9) of the Companies Act, 2013.
The following are the functions of the CSR Committee to be discharged by the Board of Directors:
✔To formulate and recommend an annual action plan in pursuance of CSR policy covering the following aspects:
The Company shall undertake CSR activities for development of the Society and the environment, particularly in the vicinity of the areas where the facilities of the company are located. It shall undertake such activities which are broadly related to any of the following:
The Company may also contribute to the following funds as part of CSR activities:
and Information Technology and other bodies, namely Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO); Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), engaged in conducting research in science, technology, engineering and medicine aimed at promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The above areas as enshrined in Schedule VII to the Act and included in this policy aims to provide macro areas in which CSR projects should be undertaken by the company. The Company should consider details of CSR projects as elaborated in the annual action plan for each financial year.
Any CSR activity proposed to be undertaken as a CSR initiative, but not specifically covered in the aforesaid, may be undertaken only with the prior approval of the Board.
While the company may undertake CSR activities in any areas listed above, the focus areas of CSR activities should be on the following aspects:
The Board shall formulate an annual action plan which shall include the following:
The Board of Directors are empowered to alter the annual action plan during the financial year, if so required, based on the reasonable justification for such change.
The following activity shall not form part of the CSR activities of the Company:-
