NEW DELHI (India CSR): Parijat Industries, a leading agrochemical company, has recently sponsored a football team for rural youth in Ambala, Haryana, under the aegis of Parijat Urja Chakra, the company’s CSR arm. The initiative is aimed at promoting sports among rural youth as a means to provide meaningful engagement and protection against the problem of youth getting embroiled in drugs and liquor.
Promoting Sports as a Part of CSR
Parijat Urja Chakra has been promoting various sports, including badminton, chess, and carrom. The company has been building badminton courts in government school buildings and holding annual chess and badminton championships to encourage participation in these sports. With the sponsorship of the football team, Parijat Industries has taken another step towards promoting sports as a part of its CSR initiatives.
Supporting Rural Youth Development
As part of the sponsorship, the company has provided complete kits to individual team members and has sponsored the development of a football field in the village of Fatehgarh in Ambala. Through such initiatives, Parijat Industries is committed to making a meaningful difference in society, especially in the areas of education, environment, health and sanitation, sports, agriculture, rural development, livelihood, and intangible cultural heritage.
Vikram Anand, Director of Parijat Industries, stated that the company strongly believes in giving back to the community and is delighted to be part of an initiative to promote sports among rural youth. He further added that the company will look forward to nurturing the football team under its CSR initiative and is committed to ensuring that the local communities benefit from their efforts. The company hopes that this contribution will make a positive impact on the lives of the children.
Event Held at Parijat Urja Chakra Campus
The event was held at the Parijat Urja Chakra campus, which is based in Fatehgarh, Ambala. The handover event was held in the presence of village sarpanch, Om Prakash. Going forward, Parijat Industries will continue to provide support to the football team and work towards their development.
About Parijat Industries
Parijat Industries (India) Private Limited is a fully integrated agrochemical company with backward integration into technical manufacturing and forward integration into propriety branded formulations distribution. Its manufacturing base for formulations is in Ambala, Haryana, and the technical are manufactured at its subsidiary in Cuddalore. Parijat has an extensive global presence with product registration in over 60 countries across 5 continents.
Conclusion
The sponsorship of the football team by Parijat Industries is a commendable initiative towards promoting sports among rural youth and protecting them from the negative effects of drugs and liquor. The company’s commitment to CSR initiatives in various areas of social development shows its dedication towards bringing about positive change in society. Parijat Industries is a leading example of how corporations can leverage their resources for social good while also achieving business success.
