Pidilite Industries Limited

Pidilite Industries Limited supports rural development by promoting modern agricultural and horticultural practices in collaboration with experts and government institutions. It helps farmers improve yield, reduce costs, and adopt new crops. Farmer Clubs and service centres are set up to share knowledge, while Agro ITI provides skill training. A Centre for Agriculture-Horticulture Development at Manar offers continuous training, including seaweed cultivation and post-harvest techniques. In animal husbandry, it trains farmers in cattle management, provides veterinary services, and develops nutritious cattle feed. Water conservation efforts include building and repairing check dams, ponds, and farm ponds while promoting modern irrigation and rooftop harvesting. It also supports cleanliness in Mahuva City, manages waste through vermicomposting and plastic recycling, and involves ragpickers in plastic collection for income generation. Additionally, it collaborates with the government to build toilets and promote open defecation-free villages.

Pidilite Industries Limited promotes education and sports by supporting value-based learning for primary, secondary, and higher secondary students. It enhances literacy in primary schools through reading, counting, and writing programmes while providing remedial education and digital tools to improve learning quality. A pre-primary education approach using songs, stories, and games is encouraged. It collaborates with the government to renovate schools, improve sanitation, and create a better learning environment. Higher education is supported through a college in Mahuva and assistance to select trusts for infrastructure upgrades and scholarships. It also funds the Balvant Parekh Centre for General Semantics and Other Human Sciences. Additionally, it sponsors sports activities, particularly in educational institutions. The organisation supports the Science Centre in Bhavnagar, which conducts live science experiments and runs a mobile van to educate rural students on scientific concepts.

Pidilite Industries Limited supports the formation and development of Women Self-Help Groups, enabling women to share ideas, gain knowledge, and improve their financial stability. It provides livelihood training and assists these groups in starting small businesses. The organisation also helps with raw material procurement, quality control, and sales to enhance their economic opportunities.

Pidilite Industries Limited works with the government to conduct regular tree plantation drives to expand green cover. It supports these efforts by developing nurseries to provide saplings for plantation.

Pidilite Industries Limited supports Hanumant Hospital in delivering quality healthcare to residents of Mahuva and nearby areas. It also assists the government in upgrading facilities for COVID-19 treatment. The organisation aids Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorder Societies in rehabilitating individuals with Parkinson’s disease to enhance their quality of life. Additionally, it supports the Cancer Patient Aid Association in providing care for cancer patients and offers assistance to senior citizen homes.

Pidilite Industries Limited supports Khadi and Handloom production units by providing modern technology like Solar Charkha to enhance productivity and product quality. It also assists in developing value-added products and offers guidance to improve sales.

Pidilite Industries Limited works with the government to enhance skill development in ITIs, focusing on trades such as carpentry, plumbing, construction, and electrical work. It also supports the upgradation of Kaushalya Vardhan Kendras across Gujarat by providing necessary inputs for skill training in relevant fields.

Pidilite Industries Limited provides support during natural calamities such as cyclones and floods. It also offers assistance in times of pandemics like COVID-19 to help affected communities.

Pidilite Industries Limited contributes to preserving national heritage, art, and culture by supporting the restoration of historical buildings, sites, and artworks. It also assists in establishing public libraries and promotes traditional arts and handicrafts.