Social Commitment & Sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

Empowering agricultural communities, promoting sustainable agro-practices, and nurturing rural prosperity under the guidelines of the Companies Act, 2013.

Operating Entity: Basanti Agro Private Limited Brand: Dhauli Seeds CIN: U01100OR2022PTC040227 Headquarters: Bargarh, Odisha, India

1. CSR Philosophy and Vision

At Basanti Agro Private Limited, our mission extends beyond seed production to fostering resilient farming ecosystems. Guided by our core principles of "Harvest Excellence" and "Seeds For Life," we believe true corporate leadership lies in enriching the socio-economic wellbeing of rural farming households, conserving local agro-biodiversity, and investing in sustainable agricultural practices across Odisha and neighboring states.

2. Key Thrust Areas & Community Interventions

Our CSR initiatives align with Schedule VII of the Indian Companies Act, 2013, focusing on sustainable rural development and farmer empowerment:

Farmer Education & Training

Conducting field days, Krishi workshops, and practical demonstrations on precision sowing, integrated pest management (IPM), and soil nutrition conservation.

Climate-Resilient Agriculture

Promoting crop varieties tolerant to drought, extreme heat, and viral pressures to safeguard smallholder farmers against erratic seasonal patterns.

Rural Community Welfare

Supporting local infrastructure, community water harvesting, primary health drives, and rural sanitation programs in farming villages around Bargarh district.

Soil & Water Stewardship

Educating growers on balanced fertilizer usage, micro-irrigation adoption, and eco-friendly biological seed treatments to protect groundwater tables.

3. Governance and Implementation Mechanism

Our CSR programs are executed systematically under board-level oversight:

  • CSR Oversight Committee: The Board of Directors oversees the evaluation, budgeting, and execution of approved CSR programs.
  • Execution Partnerships: Projects are executed directly by Basanti Agro agronomists or in collaboration with registered agricultural societies, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and grassroots rural self-help groups.
  • Transparency & Accountability: Project milestones, fund allocations, and ground impact metrics are audited annually and reported in statutory directors' reports.
Compliance Benchmark

All CSR expenditures are undertaken in full compliance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, excluding any normal business trade rebates or commercial promotional spending.

4. Monitoring and Impact Assessment

Each CSR engagement is measured through clear qualitative and quantitative parameters:

  • Number of smallholder and marginal farmers trained in modern agronomic practices.
  • Adoption rates of water-saving practices and certified disease-tolerant seed varieties.
  • Improvements in farm yield stability and reduction in chemical pesticide inputs in adopted farming clusters.
  • Feedback gathered during regional farmer meets to refine upcoming community outreach cycles.

Partner with Basanti Agro on Rural Initiatives

For community partnerships, educational farm drives, or CSR inquiries, connect with our sustainability desk.

Connect with CSR Desk on WhatsApp