BEML Limited’s CSR Spending Report 2025 Highlights Multi-Crore Investments in Healthcare, Education, Cleanliness and Sustainability
NEW DELHI (India CSR): For decades, BEML Limited has been recognised as one of India’s most important engineering and manufacturing giants—producing earthmoving equipment, metro rail coaches, and defence machinery that power national development. Yet behind the strength of steel and industrial innovation lies another equally powerful contribution: the company’s commitment to social progress.
In its 61st Annual Report for FY 2024–25, BEML reveals a deeply human side of its operations—one that focuses not on payload capacity, but on healthcare for rural families, education for thousands of children, sanitation infrastructure for government schools, and sustainability initiatives that reduce environmental impact.
In an era when corporate responsibility is often treated as a compliance exercise, BEML’s CSR initiatives in 2025 demonstrate a larger philosophy: empathy and nation-building must move together.
Table: BEML Limited CSR Spending FY 2025
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | BEML Limited |
| Financial Year | FY 2024–25 |
| Applicable CSR Law | Section 135, Companies Act, 2013 |
| Prescribed CSR Obligation | 5.78 crore |
| Total CSR Expenditure (Actual Spend) | Rs 5.94 crore |
| Excess CSR Spend | Rs 0.16 crore (Rs 16 lakh) |
| Unspent CSR Amount | Nil |
| Primary CSR Focus Areas | Healthcare, education, sanitation, sustainability |
| Mobile Medical Camps Conducted | 21 camps |
| Healthcare Beneficiaries Covered | 1,082 individuals |
| TB Nutrition Kits Distributed | 150 TB patients |
| CSR Spend on TB Initiative | Rs 2.18 lakh |
| Dialysis Support Provided | 3 hemodialysis machines funded |
| Dialysis Sessions Conducted | 234 sessions |
| Children Supported (Clubfoot Treatment) | 41 children |
| Education Beneficiaries (Total Students) | 2,887 students |
| Students from Local Non-BEML Community | 1,857 students |
| Mini Science Centre Established At | BEML KGF Complex |
| Mid-Day Meal Contribution | Rs 10 lakh to Akshaya Patra Foundation |
| Children Benefited Through Meals | 6,628 children |
| Swachh Bharat Toilet Blocks Constructed | 12 blocks |
| Expenditure on Toilet Infrastructure | Rs 63 lakh |
| Tree Saplings Planted/Distributed | 6,000 saplings |
| Electric Vehicles Donated | 3 EVs to AIIMS Delhi; 2 EVs to NIT Jalandhar |
| Solar Lighting Project Spend | Rs 7.91 lakh |
| Renewable Energy Capacity | 23 MW windmills + 250 kWp solar systems |
| Energy Requirements Met Through Renewables | ~75% |
| Carbon Emissions Mitigated | 20,211 tonnes |
| CSR Committee Chairperson | Bipin Kumar Gupta |
| CSR Committee Members | Anil Jerath, Rajeev Kumar Gupta |
CSR Spending in FY 2024–25: Exceeding the Mandate
Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, eligible companies are required to spend at least 2% of the average net profits of the previous three years on CSR activities.
For the year ending March 31, 2025:
- Mandatory CSR obligation: Rs 5.78 crore
- Actual CSR expenditure: Rs 5.94 crore
By spending beyond its prescribed requirement, BEML once again reinforced its reputation as a public sector enterprise that goes beyond statutory compliance to deliver meaningful social impact.
The company’s CSR approach is also aligned with the guidelines of the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), where BEML has consistently spent more than the minimum threshold.
Healthcare Initiatives: Bringing Medical Support to the Last Mile
One of the strongest pillars of BEML’s CSR work in 2025 was healthcare, especially for communities with limited access to medical facilities.
Mobile Medical Camps
During FY 2024–25, BEML organised:
- 21 mobile medical camps
- Benefiting 1,082 individuals
These camps provided free medical services to underserved populations, including ex-employees of Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) and their families.
TB Eradication Support
As part of the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, BEML contributed:
- Nutrition kits for 150 TB patients
- For three months
- CSR spending: Rs 2.18 lakh
This initiative supported recovery and strengthened community health resilience.
Renal and Dialysis Care
BEML funded the procurement of:
- Three hemodialysis machines
For the Bangalore Kidney Foundation, enabling: - 234 dialysis sessions for CKD patients
Such interventions directly improve survival and quality of life for patients suffering from chronic illness.
Child Healthcare and Disability Support
Through the Serve Together Foundation, BEML enabled treatment for:
- 41 children born with clubfoot in Karnataka
The company also extended support to children suffering from leukemia and thalassemia through partnerships with specialised medical organisations.
Education as Empowerment: Supporting Nearly 3,000 Students
BEML considers education the foundation of long-term transformation. The company runs educational institutions at its KGF and Bangalore complexes, serving both employee families and local communities.
In FY 2024–25:
- Total students supported: 2,887
- Students from non-BEML local population: 1,857
Mini Science Centre Initiative
To promote experiential learning, BEML established a Mini Science Centre at its KGF complex, offering hands-on educational exposure for rural students and teachers.
Mid-Day Meal Support
BEML contributed:
- Rs 10 lakh to Akshaya Patra Foundation
Benefiting: - 6,628 schoolchildren through nutritious mid-day meals
This effort addresses classroom hunger and improves attendance and learning outcomes.
School Infrastructure Support
BEML also provided essential school infrastructure such as:
- Furniture
- Photocopiers
- CCTV systems
Supporting safer and more effective learning environments.
Swachh Bharat Mission: Investing in Sanitation Infrastructure
Cleanliness and sanitation remained a major CSR priority for BEML in 2025.
Under the Swachh Bharat Campaign and Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyaan, the company constructed:
- 12 toilet blocks in government schools near its complexes
Locations included:
- KGF
- Bangalore
- Mysore
- Palakkad
Total expenditure:
- Rs 63 lakh
Community Cleanliness Drives
Beyond infrastructure, BEML promoted behavioural change through:
- Shramadaan initiatives
- Cleanliness marathons
- Awareness campaigns
- School-level sanitation education
Executives and workers contributed nearly 100 hours annually toward workplace and community cleanliness.
Environmental Sustainability: Plantation, EVs and Green Energy Push
BEML’s CSR agenda also reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.
Tree Plantation Drive
Under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” campaign:
- 6,000 saplings were planted or distributed by March 2025
Supporting Electric Mobility
BEML donated electric vehicles to promote eco-friendly transport:
- 3 electric vehicles to AIIMS Delhi
- 2 e-tourist vehicles to NIT Jalandhar
These initiatives contribute to reducing emissions in institutional campuses.
Solar Lighting Support
The company spent:
- Rs 7.91 lakh
To install solar-powered security lights at the Central Ordnance Depot, Pune.
Renewable Energy Integration
BEML’s larger sustainability infrastructure includes:
- 23 MW windmill installations
- 250 kWp solar power systems
These met nearly 75% of energy requirements, mitigating:
- 20,211 tonnes of carbon emissions in FY 2024–25
CSR Governance: Oversight Through Dedicated Committee
BEML’s CSR activities are monitored by a Board-level CSR & Sustainability Committee.
As of March 31, 2025, the committee included:
- Bipin Kumar Gupta – Independent Director (Chairperson)
- Anil Jerath – Director (Finance)
- Rajeev Kumar Gupta – Director (Rail & Metro Business)
The committee ensures that CSR spending remains transparent, impactful, and aligned with national development priorities.
You Learn: Engineering a Legacy of Purpose
BEML Limited’s CSR performance in 2025 proves that nation-building is not only about manufacturing equipment—it is also about building healthier, educated, cleaner, and greener communities.
With Rs 5.94 crore spent on CSR initiatives, BEML supported:
- Medical care for vulnerable patients
- Education for nearly 3,000 students
- Sanitation infrastructure in schools
- Sustainability through plantation and renewable energy
The company’s CSR journey reflects a legacy where industrial progress and compassion move forward together—ensuring that BEML’s greatest contribution is not just in machines, but in lives transformed.
(India CSR)
