Caterpillar India Private Limited

Caterpillar India is committed to bridging the significant skill gap in the country through its comprehensive skill development programs, implemented using a hub-and-spoke model. As part of this initiative, Caterpillar upgrades the infrastructure of government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in areas where the training is conducted. These projects also tackle key issues such as women empowerment, adolescent health, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). Furthermore, aligning with the Government of India’s National Employability Enhancement Mission (NEEM), Caterpillar India offers an intensive three-year diploma certification program in Manufacturing Technology at its facilities in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

In addition to skill development, Caterpillar India’s CSR initiatives emphasize enhancing access to quality education. This is achieved by upgrading school infrastructure, providing smart classroom facilities, and supporting mid-day meal programs across various locations in India.

Caterpillar recognizes that fulfilling basic human needs enables individuals to better pursue economic and educational opportunities. To address these needs, the company focuses on upgrading rural infrastructure, implementing WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programs, and improving access to safe drinking water, among other initiatives.

Caterpillar India also plays a significant role in disaster relief efforts. In response to recent disasters, the company has supported recovery efforts by providing machinery, distributing relief materials, and assisting rehabilitation programs in areas such as Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Kerala, and Nepal.

In West Bengal, the Foundation is working with Water for People to enhance water, sanitation and hygiene systems for more than 1 million people, recognizing that access to clean water is not only a fundamental right but a catalyst for improved health, education and productivity.

Caterpillar supports Smile Foundation's project that focuses on improving education for children in remote villages by enhancing school infrastructure to ensure access to quality education and an improved teaching process. The infrastructural upgrades include constructing school buildings, providing safe drinking water facilities, building separate toilets for girls, supplying furniture, installing school compound walls, and equipping schools with computers and lab equipment, among other needs.

This initiative has benefitted a total of 3,836 children in Tiruvallur and 705 children in Hosur. A key highlight of the project in Tiruvallur is the remedial education program, where 11 volunteers across three schools supported 455 children in improving their learning outcomes.

Women in Science - The Caterpillar Foundation has collaborated with Girl Up since 2015, working on expanding its initiatives and inspiring more girls to pursue STEAM careers by connecting them to a global network of experts and peers, providing interactive resources, and translating learned skills into actionable and sustainable progress within their communities.

Improving watershed management - The United Way of Chennai, in collaboration with the Caterpillar Foundation, engaged in a participatory waterbody restoration project in Krishnagiri and Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

By actively involving the local community in monitoring and evaluating the project’s progress, residents are gaining awareness of best practices for maintaining and preserving water resources. The project aims to restore over 20 acres of waterbodies in rural areas, enhancing access to surface and groundwater for more than 16,000 residents living at or below the poverty line.

Providing clean and safe drinking water - The Caterpillar Foundation has partnered with charity: water, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water. This collaboration supports the construction of piped water systems, bringing clean water to underserved communities most in need.

In Odisha, charity: water is working with Gram Vikas, a local organization committed to enhancing the quality of life in rural communities. This initiative focuses on delivering water and sanitation facilities directly to households by constructing piped water systems with in-home connections. Additionally, it empowers communities to build their own toilets and bathing rooms.

Adopting a 100% participation approach, the program ensures inclusivity by involving the poorest and most marginalized members of the community. It fosters collective effort across caste, class, and gender, uniting the entire village around a shared purpose.