Gharda Chemicals Limited

GCL recognizes the urgency of environmental conservation and is committed to addressing key issues such as waste management, water conservation, and the promotion of non-conventional energy. Through its CSR Green Initiative, GCL focuses on sustainability and the protection of natural resources.

With innovative projects, strategic partnerships, and employee engagement, GCL aims to reduce its environmental footprint and contribute to a healthier planet. Its efforts include climate change mitigation, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of eco-friendly practices across operations and communities. By leading in environmental stewardship, GCL strives to create a sustainable future for generations to come.

GCL believes that economic empowerment is a catalyst for positive change in underprivileged communities. Its CSR livelihood initiatives focus on equipping individuals with the skills, resources, and opportunities needed to enhance their livelihoods and build a sustainable future.

Through strategic partnerships and community-centric programs, GCL promotes entrepreneurship, provides vocational training, and facilitates access to technology and markets. By fostering self-reliance, these initiatives help break the cycle of poverty and create pathways to prosperity for families and communities. Through these efforts, GCL empowers communities to unlock their full potential and build a more equitable, resilient future.

GCL believes that education is the key to a brighter future and is dedicated to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to quality learning.

Through initiatives such as Community Learning Centres (CLCs) and the School Support Project, GCL bridges the gap for underprivileged children, providing them with the tools needed to succeed. Its mission is to transform learning into a pathway for hope, growth, and a better tomorrow.

GCL prioritizes community well-being as a core aspect of its social responsibility. Its health initiatives focus on preventive care and enhancing access to essential services for underserved populations.

Through workshops, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with local health organizations, GCL develops sustainable solutions and empowers healthcare professionals. These efforts contribute to a lasting impact on community health.

GCL aims to enhance educational opportunities by improving school infrastructure and developing facilities for better learning. Its key objectives include:

Upgrading school infrastructure to create a conducive learning environment.
Supporting organizations and institutions working on educational projects for out-of-school children and those in difficult circumstances.
Assisting schools and organizations in developing holistic education models that foster analytical abilities, conceptual clarity, rational thinking, problem-solving skills, and academic knowledge.
Providing financial assistance through scholarship programs for vocational and professional courses as part of higher education.
Major Activities Undertaken
To achieve these objectives, GCL has implemented several initiatives, including:

Supporting the Angel Xpress Foundation in providing free learning centers in Mumbai slums, benefiting over 140 children.
Supplying teaching and learning materials to 200 schools.
Upgrading and renovating schools in the Khed block of Ratnagiri district.
Constructing toilets in primary and secondary schools.
Enhancing school infrastructure to improve learning conditions.
Installing smart e-learning systems in rural schools.
Upgrading 45 Anganwadis in the Khed block to improve early childhood education.
Providing bus facilities for rural students to ensure regular commuting to college in the Khed block.
Through these efforts, GCL continues to bridge educational gaps and empower children with quality learning opportunities.

Healthcare Initiatives
Healthcare infrastructure remains a major concern, particularly in rural India, where accessibility to medical institutions and preventive healthcare measures require urgent attention. GCL is committed to addressing these challenges by upgrading healthcare facilities and promoting community-level preventive healthcare initiatives.

Major Activities Undertaken
Supported Swasthya Swaraj Organisation in establishing a community-based hospital in Odisha.
Assisted Shrimati Jayaben Modi Hospital in constructing an operation theatre in Ankleshwar.
Established a 50-bed multi-specialty hospital at Lote, Khed.
Provided support to a maternity hospital in Dombivli.
Implemented an adolescent healthcare project across 25 villages in Ankleshwar.
Facilitated the screening of over 5,000 women for cervical cancer prevention through the I-Share organization in Pune.
Environment and Biodiversity Protection
GCL actively promotes environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation through various initiatives, including:

Encouraging plantations, afforestation, and biodiversity conservation.
Providing environmental education and awareness programs for children, youth, and farmers.
Promoting the use of solar energy, effective waste management, and water and soil conservation practices.
Through these efforts, GCL continues to enhance healthcare accessibility while fostering a sustainable and healthier future for communities.

According to the 2019 census data, nearly 65% of India's population resides in rural areas. However, small and marginal farmers face significant challenges due to poor socio-economic conditions and inadequate infrastructure, limiting their ability to improve their livelihoods. Issues such as fodder shortages, low adoption of new technologies due to financial constraints, and ineffective rainwater management further hinder agricultural productivity. Recognizing these challenges, GCL is committed to supporting agro-based livelihoods and promoting best practices to enhance agricultural productivity.

Objectives
Support agricultural activities to create livelihood opportunities for marginalized farmers.
Promote improved agricultural practices and the adoption of modern technology.
Facilitate and support agricultural research and development.

Major Activities Undertaken
Established 130 community-based centers across 14 districts in collaboration with BAIF to promote sorted semen technology for livestock improvement.
Initiated the process of setting up an Agriculture Research Center in Usmanabad.
Through these initiatives, GCL aims to empower rural farmers, enhance productivity, and contribute to sustainable agricultural development.