Voice _Specal Edition 2019_VOL XVII_ISSUE III_R&D

ROAD SAFETY WEEK RNAINMIRPAETN/I

FOLLOW RULES. STAY SAFE

Road safety week is observed nationally During the week-long celebration, a variety
every year. This is an yearly event aimed of educational banners, safety posters, safety
at raising public awareness about traffic films, guides and leaflets related to road safety
rules and ultimately to reduce casualties such were organised. Likewise, various competitions
as road accidents. Taking this spirit forward, on safety viz. quiz, slogan, drawing were also
Coromandel – Nimrani plant and Coromandel – conducted for employees and community
Ranipet observed ‘Road Safety Week from 4th people around its vicinity.
to 11th March 2019.

SNAPSHOT OF THE ACTIVITIES

NIMRANI

• Coromandel – Nimrani plant observed Road
Safety Week from 4th to 11th February 2019

• On 4th February 2019, the event was flagged
off by taking the oath and subsequently
a training session was conducted to
raise awareness amongst employees and
contractors

• During the week, various initiatives were
taken up viz. brake checking for two-wheelers
by competent mechanics, reflective sticker
fixing on the helmet, safety quiz competition,
etc.

• In conclusion, prize winners were felicitated

RANIPET

• On 8th February 2019, an awareness drive
on 'National Road Safety' was conducted by
Coromandel – Ranipet plant.

• Employees took out a rally from the plant
to the main junction of Muthukadai and
distributed leaflets on road safety to raise
awareness amongst the common people

• During the rally, a group of employees
performed a ‘Mime Act’ wherein they
highlighted the dangers of drunken driving,
importance of wearing helmet while driving

• The activity was well received and appreciated
by the public as well as the traffic department

SHIVA SANNIDHI RANIPET

CELEBRATIONS WITH REVERENCE

GLIMPSES OF THE CEREMONIES

Coromandel – Ranipet plant is maintaining February 2019, the function started off with
a temple, Varasidhi Vinayaka Temple the idols eye-opening ceremony followed by
where all daily, weekly, monthly, yearly a procession. Homa Kundas were temporarily
rituals and occasion-based poojas and festivities installed and Gho Pooja, Ganapati homam,
are celebrated with great enthusiasm. The Lakshmi homam, Navagraha homam were
temple management and the people visiting the performed. On 23rd February 2019, Bali Pooja,
temple desired to build a Shiva Sannidhi inside Vaasthu Pooja, establishment of statues at their
the temple premises. After due consultation with positions was performed. Subsequently, on 24th
Jagadguru Kanchi Sankaracharya, the place and February 2019, amidst the chanting of mantras
measurements to build the Shivan and Ambal and slokas, several yaaga saalai poojas along with
Sannidhis were established. 'Maha Kumbabishekam' for the newly established
sannidhis and the main deity (Varasidhi Vinayaka
Coromandel – Ranipet plant, CUMI, EID Parry, Sannidhi) took place. On 24th February 2019
MMTCL and the Ranipet public joined hands in evening, Shiva Parvati Thirukalyana Utsavam
the task of building the Sannidhis. The Stapati of was conducted followed by a mesmerising
Kanchi Mutt was employed to build the beautiful performance of Bharatanatyam by the students
Sannidhis. from Padmasree Natyalaya.

To commemorate the construction of 'Sannidhis', On this occasion of Kumbabishekam, more than
various poojas and functions were organised 1200 people thronged the temple and sought
from 22nd to 24th February 2019 within the the blessings of the God. This was a remarkable
temple premises. Over 600 people took part event in the history of Coromandel – Ranipet
enthusiastically in every function. On 22nd plant which got etched in the minds of all.

The people who attended were delighted and
expressed their gratitude for being part of this
auspicious occasion.

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CAC EXHIBITION

CROSSING BORDERS. ENHANCING BUSINESS

Drawing deeper insights: Mr. Srikanthan Srinivasan, Executive
VP & Head - CPC (rght) interacting with Ms. Ana Patricia

Rodriguez Figueroa, Regional Head - Export (Central America

& Andean Region) (left) at the CAC Exhibition
Coromandel
International regularly

participates in Trade shows and exhibitions

internationally and nationally to promote

its business, products and services. In its constant

endeavor to build the brand internationally and to

network with other industry members and grow

the customer base exponentially, Coromandel –

International participated at China International Striking a pose : Mr. Srikanthan Srinivasan, Executive VP & Head
- CPC (standing: third from right) striking a pose with Coromandel -
Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC). Crop Protection team who participated in the CAC exhibition at China
Standing (L-R): Mr. Manoj Kumar Sahu, Regional Head - Exports
The exhibition was held from 5th to 7th March (APAC), Mr. K Narsimha Rao, GM - Parry America Inc, Mr. Nawab
2019 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Ali, Deputy GM - Product Management, Ms. Ana Patricia Rodriguez
Shanghai, China. CAC serves as the world's Figueroa, Regional Head - Export (Central America & Andean Region),
largest one-stop platform with the most active Dr. Rajul Edoliya, VP - Business Development & Regulatory Affairs,
transactions for agrochemical trade, exchange, Dr. A Kuppusamy, Senior GM & Head - Regulatory Affairs, Dr. Aminul
and co-operation where more than 1000+ Islam, VP - R&D, Mr. Vishal Namdar, Senior GM & Regional Head -
agrochemical enterprises from various countries Export (Africa), Mr. Devanand P, Deputy Manager- Registration
and regions participated and showcased new Seating (L-R): Mr. Surender Sharma, Country Manager (China),
products and technologies. Mr. Roshan Mammen, Associate VP & Head - Export (Global),
Dr. Syed Abuzar, Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs, Mr.
A team comprising Senior Management from Parmasivam Sagadevan, Manager- Registration
Coromandel International led by Mr. Srikanthan
Srinivasan, Executive VP & Head - CPC and Exchanging pleasantries: Mr. Manoj Kumar Sahu, Regional Head
Mr. Roshan Mammen, Associate VP & Head – - Exports (APAC) (extreme left), Dr. A Kuppusamy, Senior GM
Export (Global) along with all ‘Export Regional & Head - Regulatory Affairs (fifth from left) and Mr. Surender
Heads’ participated in the CAC exhibition. Sharma, Country Manager (China) (extreme right) striking a
pose together with delegates
The participation was a grand success as the team
was able to forge new relationships and network
with global customers who attended the exhibition.

SAFETY EXPO

A DRIVE TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT SAFETY

GLIMPSES OF THE ACTIVITIES AT EXPO

CORPORATE

Safety First is the core principle at Executive VP & Head - Commercial, in the presence
Coromandel International in the driving of the Senior Leadership team and employees at
business. As part of Coromandel Coromandel house.
International's commitment towards enabling
safe work environment to employees, 'Defensive Later, speaking on the occasion, Mr. Govindrajan
Driving' training was organised for employees said, “Patience is the most important thing while
across locations. To take this spirit forward, the driving. The urge to reach on time might be there,
‘Road Safety Expo’ was organised. This was yet one should always be patient.” Further, he
facilitated by Chola MS Risk Services on 18th & discussed about dangerous habits of rushing
19th Feb 2019 at Coromandel House. through a yellow-light and letting children drive
without a license and the importance of following
The purpose of the ‘Safety Expo’ was to inculcate road traffic rules to stay safe.
safe behaviour and attitude amongst individuals
for safe commute and road travel. The expo Subsequently, Mr. Arun Subramanian, Associate VP
was formally inaugurated by Mr. Govindrajan, - HSE (Fertiliser & SSP), addressing the audience,

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VIZAG
ENNORE
KAKINADA

stressed on the importance of using a seat belt, he of a minor impact. The 2-wheeler simulator, which
said, “The risk of fatality for a front seat passenger, assess the user’s ability to perceive hazards and
reduces by 50% with a seat belt and for rear seat how well one reacts to them, also attracted the
passenger by 75%”. He urged the employees to interest of the employees. As part of the expo,
make the best use of the opportunity at the expo, there were campaigns at each floor, to connect
and take the learnings home and educate their with employees at their work stations. The
family members. Additionally, there was also an campaign focused on road signs and safety tools
engaging 'Quiz' contest. like ‘car emergency kits’. Safety Pledge was also
taken by all the employees.
The expo had interesting stalls/kiosks highlighting
various aspects of safety for defensive driving. Overall, 250 employees benefitted from the
The focus was on demos and simulations with expo. Following this success, the expo was also
activity-based learning, including: Reaction replicated at Coromandel - Vizag, Kakinada and
Time Assessment, Impact of Driving Under Ennore plants. There was enthusiastic participation
Influence (DUI), Road Signs Recognition Games, at both the plants. At Coromandel – Vizag plant,
Maneuvering using Mirrors, Impact of Stress level more than 350 employees participated in the
on ability to drive, Seat Belt Convincer, Two- expo, which was held on 27th February 2019,
Wheeler Simulator and Educational Videos etc. while at Coromandel – Kakinada plant, more than
400 employees participated in the expo, which
The seat belt convincer was the highlight of the was held on 25th February 2019. There was a huge
expo, which made the user realise the importance positive feedback for the 'Safety Expo'.
of wearing a seat belt by experiencing the effects

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

COROMANDEL CELEBRATES WITH GUSTO!

International Women’s Day on March 8th is the empowerment of women, particularly in the
celebrated to commemorate and to reflect areas of social protection systems, access to
on the acts of courage and determination by public services and sustainable infrastructure.
women who played an extraordinary role in their
respective spheres of activities. Coromandel International to encourage women
for their talent and to let them have some
The 2019 theme 'Think Equal, Build Smart, amusement, celebrated ‘Women’s Day’ in all its
Innovate for Change' focuses on innovative ways fervor and vibrancy across all its locations
in which we could advance gender equality and

SNAPSHOTS OF THE CELEBRATIONS

CORPORATE

• Coromandel – Corporate Office celebrated
‘Women’s Day’ on 8th March 2019 at Hotel
Trident, Hyderabad

• Ms. Jayashree Satagopan, Executive VP
& CFO shared her insights on 'Women
Empowerment'

• Subsequently, Ms. Sindhu Aravindakshan,
Senior HR Director - JDA Software took the
session on 'Personality Development'

• Women employees took part with lots of
enthusiasm in various entertainment and fun
activities

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KAKINADA HR, Mr. VVSN Raju, President – Employees
Union, Mrs. Puneeta, President - Coromandel
• 'International Women’s Day 2019' was Ladies Club & Mrs. Rajeswari, Secretary -
celebrated at the plant premises organised Coromandel Ladies Club graced the occasion
by Coromandel Ladies club
• Women who performed exceptional work
• The event began by observing two minutes of were felicitated by the Ladies Club Members
silence in honour of the martyrs of Pulwama
attack • In the same breadth, Mr. M Gnanasundaram
and Mr. P Padmanabham spoke to the lady
• Ms. Madhuri, Deputy Controller of Legal employees at Coromandel – Kakinada plant
Metrology, was invited as the Chief Guest. and appreciated their performance
Subsequently, speaking on the occasion, she
emphasised the importance of empowering • Subsequently, a cake cutting was performed
women to fight against gender equality by the lady employees and gifts were
distributed
• Mr. M Gnanasundaram, Associate VP –
Manufacturing, Mr. P Padmanabham, GM –

ANKLESHWAR

• Coromandel – Ankleshwar plant celebrated
‘Women’s Day’ on 7th March 2019 by going
on a day outing to Aatapi Wonderland Theme
Park, Ajwa, Vadodara

• Women employees took part with lots of
enthusiasm in various entertainment and fun
activities

• Mr. K V Patel, Senior GM & HOD's, motivated
the women employees and thanked them
for their contribution. He also gave gifts to
contract women workers of the plant

SARIGAM Unity’ is located near Sardar Sarovar Dam
built on the Narmada river
• On 8th March 2019, Women’s Day was
celebrated by the Coromandel – Sarigam in • The lady employees had a great day as they
a unique way also visited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel museum
and took lots of selfies at the foot of ‘The
• Coromandel – Sarigam HR team gave a big Statue of Unity’
surprise to all the lady employees when they
visited each of their houses in the early hours • All women employees expressed their sincere
of the morning and presented them with thanks to organisation for making this day
bouquets and cards special and memorable

• Subsequently, they were all escorted for a
day outing to a place where ‘ The Statue of

NORTH DIVISION

• On 8th March 2019,
Women’s Day was
celebrated by the
Coromandel - North
Divisional Office with lots
of enthusiasm

• During the session, the
contribution of women
employees in the office
was appreciated

• Subsequently, a cake
cutting was performed by
the lady employees and
gifts were distributed

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MUMBAI
• On 8th March 2019, Women’s Day was

celebrated by the Coromandel – Mumbai in
a unique way
• All the lady employees cut the cake on the
occasion of the Women's Day and later went
to have lunch at a local restaurant 'Rajdhani'
for a sumptuous lunch

DAHEJ
• On 8th March 2019, Women’s Day was

celebrated by Coromandel – Dahej plant in a
unique manner
• As a part of celebration, the plant invited
the contract women, to the canteen. During
the celebration, Senior Officials spoke on
the importance of the day and handed out
gifts to each one of them followed by light
refreshments

SAFETY MANAGEMENT

TIPS ON SAFETY AND SECURITY

THIYAGAVALLI

Coromandel International believes of Industrial Safety & Health in association with
Safety management in manufacturing FICC Chennai. The main objective of 'Safety
is essential as it plays critical role in Conference' was to create awareness on the
the growth of the organisation. Taking this hazardous waste management, safe storage,
spirit forward, Coromandel - Thiyagavalli Bio- transportation and warehousing of hazardous
products division nominated its employee to chemicals & hydrocarbons.
participate in the regional conference on ‘Safety
Management in Industries & Ports’ on 28th Feb & More than 110 industries participated in the
1st March 2019 at Hotel Ramada Plaza, Chennai. conference and various aspects on safety
management was imparted to the participants.
The conference was organised by the Director

IPS OFFICER VISITS THIYAGAVALLI THIYAGAVALLI

APPRECIATES ONGOING DEVELOPMENTS

On 28th February 2019, Mr. Sivanandi, Subsequently, Mr. T Palanivel also planted a
IPS Officer visited Coromandel - sapling in the premises and was a part of the
Thiyagavalli Bio-products division. Mr. T honour given to the visiting dignitaries. Mr.

Palanivel, Senior GM - Works & Unit Head, warmly Sivanandi appreciated the gesture and lauded

welcomed and took him on a plant tour along the efforts of the team. He expressed satisfaction

with Mr. B Jayagopal, Deputy Manager - Neem that his trip has enabled him to understand

Plantation, Mr. Arunkumar, Deputy Manager - various facets of agri-business.

HR and other officials.

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FOREIGN DIGNITARIES' VISIT

EXCHANGING IDEAS. EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES

THIYAGAVALLI

Sense of togetherness: Mr. Frederic Chagnon (extreme right), Mr. Narasimharao, Senior Associate VP - Exports (second from right),
Mr. Michael Thomas Fellows Pratt (third from right), Mr. R Radhakrishnan, Assistant GM - Technical Services - QC & R&D (third from
left), Mr. M Prem Kumar, Manager-Engineering (second from left), Mr. T Palanivel, Senior GM - Works & Unit Head (extreme left)

On 7th February 2019, Mr. Frederic R&D. The delegates were briefed about safety
Chagnon and Mr. Michael Thomas which is a mandatory procedure to ensure the
Fellows Pratt from Canada along with security of both the visitors and the employees.

Mr. Narasimha Rao, Senior Associate VP –Exports Subsequently, Mr. T Palanivel delivered the

visited Coromandel - Thiyagavalli Bio- products presentation to the delegates on the state-of-

division. the-art facilities at the Bio Products plant.

The day started off with a traditional welcome Consequently, the delegates interacted with the
honouring delegates with bouquets by Mr. employees at the plant and were taken around
T Palanivel, Senior GM - Works & Unit Head the sites for a visit.
and Dr. S Balaji, Senior Associate VP & Head –

Sowing seeds of happiness : Mr. On good ground : Mr. Sivanandi, IPS Officer (third from left) and Mr. T Palanivel, Senior GM
Sivanandi, IPS Officer (extreme right) - Works & Unit Head (third from right) striking a pose together along with other Senior
planting the sapling Officials

NATIONAL SAFETY DAY

FOCUS ON SAFETY AT WORKPLACE

Safety at workplace has always been the The objective was aimed at renewing the
prime focus at Coromandel International. commitment to work safely throughout the year
The National Safety Day on 4th March and integrate Occupational Health & Safety
2019 was celebrated with great enthusiasm (OH&S) awareness and compliance into its
across Coromandel locations. culture and workforce.

A week-long campaign was launched by the As a part of the festivities, various safety
Company from 4th-10th March 2018 with awareness activities and competitions were
the active participation by its employees. organised across locations

GLIMPSES OF THE ACTIVITIES

KAKINADA

• On the occasion of 'National Safety Day', Manufacturing & President - EHS Godavari
month long celebrations were organised by
the plant from 8th February to 6th March • Around 55 employees and contract
2019 workmen from Coromandel - Kakinada plant
participated
• Employees took the safety oath and
Mr. M Gnanasundaram, Associate VP -
Manufacturing addressed the team

• During the event, various contests and safety
competitions viz. Safety & Fire Drill, Slogan,
Poster, Essay Writing, Spot the hazard,
Skit, Quiz, Talk, Crossword Puzzle etc. were
conducted

• On 10th March 2019, Department of Factories
and EHS Godavari Association organised
'Safety Walkathon' for general public

• The walkathon was from Apollo Hospital in
Kakinada to JNTU University campus

• The walkathon was flagged off by Mr.
G Bala Kishore, Director of Factories
(DOF), in the presence of Mr. Siva Kumar
Reddy, Deputy Chief Inspector - Factories,
Kakinada, East Godavari district, along
with Mr. M Gnanasundaram, Associate VP -

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ANKLESHWAR Demonstration of Fire Fighting, use of
Emergency Equipment's Training, Contract
• Coromandel - Ankleshwar plant celebrated Safety Audit for best performer contractor,
the National Safety Week from 4th March Safety Video Play, Fire & Safety Equipment's
2019 to 9th March 2019 Exhibition were also organised

• During the week various safety events like • Subsequently, 'Safety Poster' drawing
Safety Rally, Safety Poster, Slogan, Essay & competition for Coromandel employees
Poem Competitions, Kaun Banega Surksha children at Ankleshwar plant was also
Adhipati were conducted along with conducted on 10th March 2019. A total
Safety Quiz, SCBA set, Wet Fire Drill, PPE of 25 employees' children participated in
Identification and Safety Talk while Walk the competition. The three winners of the
competitions drawing competition received prizes for their
artistic skills
• Besides this various Safety programmes such
as Operation of SCBA Set training, Practical

FIRE SAFETY TRAINING RANIPET

THE TORCH BEARERS OF PROTECTION

SNAPSHOTS OF THE FIRE DRILL

Fire Safety is one of the top
priorities when it comes
to safeguarding lives and
property. To impart the importance
of dealing with fire accidents,
Coromandel – Ranipet plant
conducted a training session on
the ‘Basics of Fire Fighting’ at the
plant premises. The objective was
to create emergency response team
to tackle unexpected fire incidents.

Mr.Thangaraj & Mr.Thangamariappan,
Trainers, Fire Safety from Usha Fire
Safety Equipment Private Limited
delivered insights and trained
employees theoretically as well as
on ground operations.

The training comprised of
demonstration on live fire hydrant
drill as well as discussing various
case studies. Employees were also
enlightened on the fundamentals of
various safety practices

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HOLI CELEBRATION

SPREADING CHEER WITH COLOURS

Holi celebrations take place with a lot of Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated by
enthusiasm and verve throughout the Coromandel International across its locations
country. The feverish excitement of the with gaiety and fervour. The employees
people reaches its peak a day after the burning exchanged holi greetings, while throwing
of Holika. The next day culminates with a lot of different shades of colours on one another.
fun-filled activities and bonhomie.

A PEEK AT THE CELEBRATIONS

NORTH DIVISION

• Coromandel - North Division celebrated
'Holi' on 19th March 2019 at Ground Floor,
Assotech

• During the celebrations employees played
with a variety of colours and danced to the
musical beats

DAHEJ

• Coromandel - Dahej plant celebrated Holi
with employees as 'Holi Milan' at its plant
premises with colors and danced to the
tune of holi numbers as dholak and cymbals
created a heady mix

• During the celebrations employees savoured
the sweets, juices and light refreshments etc.

FERTILISER ORIENTATION COURSE

ENLIGHTENING STUDENTS

GLIMPSES OF THE SESSION DNIOVRISTIOH N

On 28th March 2019, The Fertiliser challenges.
Association of India – Northern
Region organised a ‘Fertiliser Many eminent speakers were also invited
Orientation Course’ for agriculture students from GSFC, GNFC, Chambal Fertilisers
at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of and Dayal Fertiliser etc. On the whole,
Agriculture & Technology (SVPU A&T), it was an interactive and fruitful session
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, to lend exposure where students raised a number of queries
about the fertiliser sector to the under- about Government regulations and FCO
graduate and post-graduate students. implications especially in bulk fertilisers
transportations.
Mr. Parveen Kumar Bhatnagar, GM -
Marketing, from Coromandel International Towards the conclusion, Dr. Gaya Charan,
was invited as the 'Guest Lecturer' where Vice - Chancellor of SVPU A&T, Dr. D S
he shared his insights to students on Yadav, Director Marketing, FAI thanked
'Knowledge on Supply Chain Management the speakers for their valuable time and
of Fertilisers' and its role, effectiveness and contribution.

Healthy Diet Tips For Summer
Cut the intake of fried foods, like vadas, samosas,
chips, bhajias, etc. Fat has a thermal effect

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SSC PORTAL LENDS NEW INSIGHTS

UPPING THE ANTE ON EFFECIENCY

RANIPET

Knowledge journey : (L-R) Mr. Sasikumar, Unit Head - CPC Ranipet, Mr. Vijay Kini, GM - Shared Service, Mr. G Chandrasekhar, Manager
- Accounts, Vizag, Mr. V Rajaprasath, Head- Business Excellence & HR, Ranipet interacting with the participants

Exchanging ideas : Vendors actively engrossed in the discussion

Astrong relationship with vendors is functions of 'Vendor Portal' to deliver a
vital for the success and growth of clear understanding of how to access data of
any organisation. With this at the purchase order position, sending invoices to
top of the mind recall, Coromandel – Ranipet SSC - Vizag, payment processing and status
CPC & SSP Commercial Team in association etc. Around 78 active vendors attended the
with Shared Service Center (SSC) Vizag Team programme and greatly benefitted.
organised Introduction and Training session
on 'Vendor Portal' for selected vendors on In conclusion, Mr. Rajaprasath, Head - Business
11th January 2019 at Hotel Geekay Residency, Excellence & HR (Ranipet) motivated the
Ranipet. vendors to take the benefit of the new initiative
which could bring about reduced turn around
The session was led by Mr. Vijay Kini, GM - time.
Shared Services and Mr. G Chandrasekhar,
Manager Accounts, SSC - Vizag. During the On the whole, the meeting was a grand
session, they took the vendors through various success resulting in an effective supplier-
buyer communication.

RAISING THE BAR HIGHER

A LEAPFROG IN SERVING COMMUNITIES

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has The focus has been consistently on 'Education’
always been at the core of Coromandel ‘Healthcare’ and ‘Community Development’
activities and has been directly which create significant impact on the society.
responsible for positively impacting individuals Here's a glimpse of various activities taken up
and societies in and around the plants’ vicinities. across locations.

A GLANCE AT THE INITIATIVES

ENNORE

Employee Volunteerism

• On 1st and 2nd December 2018, Coromandel
– Ennore plant’s employees supported
people affected by Gaja Cyclone in
Thanjavur & Pattukotai Districts of Tamil
Nadu

• A team of five employees, Mr. D Sivakumar,
APS, Mr. B Karthikeyan, Bagging, Mr. A
Krishnakumar, Bagging, Mr. M Shaikh
Abdullah, Instruments and Mr. M Giridharan,
Electrical, visited Thanjavur and Pattukotai
districts to distribute the relief materials
viz. Horlicks, soaps, oil, , bedsheets, etc.

• Additionally, a provisional kit consisting of
2kgs Rice bag, 1 kg Wheat, ½ kg Rava was
distributed to 200 affected families.

• Around 1000 packets of cooked food
for the affected people of Thanjavur was
transported timely

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Girl Child Education Scholarship Programme
• On 5th January 2019, Coromandel – Ennore

plant handed out 'Girl Child Education'
Scholarships to girls
• Ms. S Divyadarshini, IAS, Regional Deputy
Commissioner (North), Greater Chennai
Corporation, graced the occasion as the Chief
Guest. During the occasion, she appreciated
the initiative of Coromandel – Ennore plant
and emphasised on the significance of
encouraging girl child education
• During the event, Ms. S Divyadarshini
handed out the 'Scholarships' to students
in the presence of Mr. Muruganandam, VP -
Acid Division, Mr. Mohan DK, Zonal Officer,
Mr. Velusamy and Mr. Rajasekar – Executive
Engineers, Dr. Elancheiyan, Zonal Health
Officer from Corporation of Chennai, Head
Mistress, Teachers & Parents
• Overall, 28 girl students from three
Government Schools of Ennore received
Scholarships

CSR Coromandel Public Health Care Centre

• On 14th November 2018, Coromandel –
Ennore plant celebrated its 7th anniversary
of its ‘Coromandel Public Health Care Centre’

• To date the centre has touched the lives of
over 1,48,360 people and averagely around
100 patients visit the centre everyday

• On the anniversary day, Mr. R Shanmugam,
Deputy GM - Production, Mr. Srinivasa Raju,
Manager - Accounts and Mr. S Karthikeyan,
Assistant GM - HR presented staff members
with a memento for their dedication to the
community service

THIYAGAVALLI • Later, speaking at the event, Mr. Arun Kumar
spoke on Coromandel – Thiyagavalli plant’s
Promoting Rural Sports constant endeavor to improve the quality
of life in the communities in and around its
• As part of CSR initiatives, Coromandel – vicinity
Thiyagavalli Bio-product plant has been
promoting ‘Rural Sports’ regularly

• On 17th January 2019, Coromandel –
Thiyagavalli Bio-product plant sponsored
the prizes for ‘Rural Sports’ event held
at Sports Ground in Ambedkar Nagar,
Thiyagavalli

• On behalf of Coromandel – Thiyagavalli
Bio-product division Mr. M Prem Kumar,
Manager – Engineering, and Mr. M Arun
Kumar, Deputy Manager - HR handed out
the prizes to the winners

VIZAG

Anti Larvae and Fogging Treatment

• During October 2018, Coromandel –Vizag
plant did a 'Special Drive' to curb the rising
number of malaria and dengue cases in the
surrounding villages

• To take this drive forward, anti - larvae
treatment and fogging was taken up in eight
villages viz. Mulagada, Gundesivanipalem,
Ramanagar, Pilkavanipalem, Kunchamamba
colony, Yedurivanipalem, Gullapalem,
Kodipendaladibha and Sriharipuram
covering a population of 14,200

• To mitigate mosquito menace, 'Health
Awareness' pamphlets were distributed and
the drains surrounding the villages were
treated with larvicide chemical to clean up
the aquatic stages of mosquito

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Celebration of Global Hand Washing Day
• During October 2018, Coromandel – Vizag

plant celebrated 'Global Hand Washing
Day' to increase awareness and share the
importance of hand washing with soap. This
is an effective and affordable way to prevent
diseases and save lives
• Various people from Gundesivanipalem
village participated in the programme and
demonstrations were undertaken on “Hand
Washing” by all the participants
• During the campaign, Mr. K Srikanth,
Manager - HR briefed the children and gave
demo about the importance of “Hand Wash”.
Mr. G Srinivas, President, Gundesivanipalem
also participated in the programme

Volley Ball Tournament
• With the objective of encouraging the youth,

Coromandel – Vizag plant sponsored the
'Inter Regional Volleyball 2018 & AP State
Sub-Junior Inter District' championships
conducted by Sports Authority of India
(SAI) during October 2018
• Mr. P V G R Naidu (Ganababu, MLA), Mr.
Hari Narayana, IAS, Commissioner GVMC,
who were the Chief Guests, flagged off
the tournament in the presence of Mr. K
Rangakumar, Senior GM – HR other Senior
Officials of Coromandel - Vizag plant and
Government officials
• Around 13 teams participated in the event
with a total of 800 participants for the
tournament. The tournament was witnessed
by over 20,000 people over a span of four
days. The winners of the tournament were
awarded prizes
• The teams that participated in the event
conveyed special thanks to Coromandel –
Vizag plant

Coromandel Prayog Utsav Cloth Bank Programme
• Coromandel – Vizag plant conducted
• During October 2018, Coromandel - Vizag
'Coromandel Prayog Utsav', a Science Fair, 'Ladies Club' took an initiative to collect old
during November 2018. Mr. K Ranga Raju, clothes and donated them to differently-
the Assistant Commissioner of Police, abled people at Malappuram, Vizag
inaugurated the programme at Coromandel
Recreation Centre, Coromandel Grounds, • Ms. M. Krishna Kumari Kumaresan, President,
Visakhapatnam Ladies Club, in association with Mr. Srinivas,
• In its second edition, the “Science Fair” President, Divyang Association, along with
witnessed a record number of 1200 students other team members interacted with the
from over 20 different schools from classes specially-abled and distributed fruits to the
6th to 10th class beneficiaries
• Over 70 teachers took an active part in the
event. The event put forth a wide range of
creativity on board and the students were
excited to compete with their peers
• Subsequently, Mr. M. Kumaresan, VP & Head
- Manufacturing, addressed the children and
congratulated them for various 'Innovative
Science Projects' showcased by them as
part of the science fair
• Following which, Mr. P V G R Naidu
(Ganababu, MLA), Mr. M Kumaresan, VP &
Head - Manufacturing, Mr. K Rangakumar,
Senior GM - HR distributed prizes to
Government School Children

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In-kind Support through Employee

Volunteering

• To support various CSR activities at
Coromandel – Vizag plant, Mr. Vijay Kini,
General Manager & Head SSC, volunteered
to provide support - a wheel chair and a
walker to the physically challenged people
at 'Divyang Association'

Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Evening Tutorials through Employee
Volunteering
Child • During October 2018, GETs who include

• During October 2018, Coromandel – Vizag Mr. Gautam, Mr. Sai Ram and Ms. Srivalli
celebrated “International Day of the Girl took up sessions at Yedurivanipalem and
Child” and conducted a programme for the Pilkavanipalem and taught Maths, English &
girl child to create awareness about girl Science to the community children
empowerment at Mindi High School, Vizag • In total, employees invested 475 hours and
voluntarily assisted in the social initiatives
• Dr. Shabnam, Medical Officer, CMC led the viz. Science Fair, Supplementing Evening
session and created awareness amongst Tuitions, Children’s Day Programmes, etc.
the girl students about their roles and
responsibilities in the society, while • The Principal and teachers appreciated and
emphasising on the importance of education thanked the Coromandel - Vizag plant for
organising this educative and informative
session

Food Support to Antenatal women
• During October 2018, Coromandel – Vizag

team participated in 3rd anniversary
function at GVMC Hospital, Sriharipuram
• The plant provided dining facility and
served food to Antenatal women at GVMC
Hospital, Sriharipuram, every Wednesday
with the support of Satya Sai Seva team
• Mr. K. Rangakumar, Senior GM - HR, Mr. K
Srikanth, Manager HR, Ms. Padmavathi,
Assistant Manager - HR, Mr. Buchibabu, HR
Assistant along with Gajuwaka Convener
graced the occasion

Inter-school Cricket tournament at Coromandel VDCA & Mr. SSRK Prasad, Vice-President,
VDCA were invited as the Guest of Honour
• During November 2018, Coromandel –Vizag
plant partnered with Visakha District Cricket • The teams keenly contested in the
Assoication (VDCA) and conducted ‘Inter- tournament and winners were felicitated
School Cricket’ tournament at Coromandel
VDCA Grounds, Visakhapatnam • During the event, Mr. M Kumaresan, VP
& Head – Manufacturing, presented the
• A total number of 11 teams from 3 Zones 'Winner’s Trophy' to Visakha Valley School
participated in the championship supported and 'Runner- up Trophy' to SUN school,
by Mr. K Chandrasekhar Rao, Coach, Andhra Bheemili
Cricket Association and Former Andhra
Ranji Captain

• Mr. K. Pardhasarathi, General Secretary

Diya making by Community women

• During November 2018, as part of 'Women
Livelihood Programme', Coromandel- Vizag
plant supported Mulagada community
women in making diyas to supplement their
family income

• Additionally, the community women put up
a stall at Coromandel and sold the products
to employees which resulted in decent
earnings for them

Swachh Vidyalaya initiatives

• During December 2018, Coromandel –
Vizag plant launched “Swachh Vidyalaya” to
promote cleanliness at Government GVMC
High School, Sriharipuram

• In the same breath, Mr. S Ravi Kiran, handed
out around 14 chairs to Government School
teachers

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Children’s Day Celebrations Fashion Designing Course at Mulagada village
• During November 2018, as part of Children's
• As part of its CSR efforts, Coromandel –
Celebrations, Coromandel – Vizag plant Vizag plant trained 25 community women
organised 'Sports Competitions' for the in 'Fashion Designing' for a period of 4
children of Mulagada and Yedurivanipalem months to enhance their employability skills
villages. A total number of 115 children
participated • During December 2018, a get-together
• Among the various games played viz. Throw was conducted for the community women
Ball, Cricket etc., the children enjoyed the at Mulagada Community Hall to exhibit the
'Guessing Game' the most as it helped kids skills learned during the course
to sharpen their memory.
• Mr. Nageswara Rao, Assistant GM - L & • The community women shared their
D, Mr. K Ramesh, Welfare Officer, Mr. K. enriching experiences and appreciated
Srikanth, Manager- HR from Coromandel Coromandel - Vizag plant management for
– Vizag plant and other officials felicitated boosting their confidence and equipping
the winners them to support their family members

Yoga & Meditation sessions for young minds
• During December 2018, Coromandel – Vizag

plant conducted 'Yoga and Meditation'
sessions in association with 'Pyramid
Spiritual Society of India' for Government
School Children from 1st to 5th classes at
Gullalpalem, Pilkavanipalem & Mulagada
• The sessions assisted students in improving
their energy, intelligence and consciousness
while peeking their interest in education
• The teachers appreciated Coromandel -
Vizag plant for its unique initiative

Chemistry it’s FUNdamental and motivated the students to give their
best in the exam
• To continue its efforts to support the
students in excelling at their academics, • Mr. Nagabushan, Head Master, thanked
Coromandel - Vizag plant provided 59 Coromandel – Vizag plant and promised
‘All in one’ text books for SSC students of that the school students will attain higher
Government High School, Sriharipuram. pass percentage as compared to the last
year’s 94%
• Mr. S. Ravi Kiran, Mr. K Rangakumar, Senior
GM – HR and Mr. J. Mahesh, GM – Finance
along with the HR team distributed books

Cricket Tournament appreciated Coromandel - Vizag plant in
developing energetic youngsters into great
• During December 2018, Coromandel- performing players
Vizag plant partnered with Visakha District
Cricket Academy (VDCA) to host two
cricket matches between Singapore Cricket
team and Vizag Cricket Team (Under 14 & 12
years)

• Mr. M. Kumaresan, VP & Head- Manufacturing
Mr. K. Rangakumar, Senior GM – HR graced
the event. Speaking at the event, Mr. M
Kumaresan expressed this is the great
opportunity for the children to get exposure
at this level, playing with other countries

• Mr. Sarika Siva Prasad, Coach, Singapore
team and Mr. K. Chandra Sekhar, Coach,
Andhra Cricket Association & Vizag team

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Career Guidance Workshop for Girl Child • More than 50 children & 38 parents
participated in this session. Subsequently
Scholarship children Mr. K Rangakumar, Senior GM – HR, stressed
on “Career Counselling” in schools to help
• During January 2019, Coromandel – Vizag students choose the right careers
plant conducted ‘Career Counselling’ for the
Scholarship beneficiaries at Coromandel
Club House, Vizag

• Mr. Ramakrishna, Trainer, NLP (Neuro
Linguistic Programme) conducted the
session on importance of self-awareness,
power of thought, positive mental attitude,
goal setting, decision making, etc.

• The workshop engaged the students
with experiential learning methods and
techniques through games, interactive
sessions, worksheets, role plays and stories

Celebrating the 'National Girl Child Day'

• DuringJanuary2019,Coromandel–Vizagplant
conducted various awareness programmes
on the importance of empowering young girls
on the occasion of 'National Girl Child Day’ at
Gandhigram High School, Visakhapatnam

• A team of four women employees comprising:
Ms. Anita, Deputy Manager – HR, Ms. Padma,
Assistant Manager – HR, Ms. Kusuma , Deputy
Manager - HR & Ms. Prasanthi, Manager –
HR from Coromandel – Vizag plant took
awareness sessions on the importance
of Nourishment, Health, Education, Self -
Defense and Sanitation, etc.

5S Stall by School children

• During January 2019, Coromandel –Vizag
plant conducted ‘Coromandel Mela’ at
Coromandel ground, Visakhapatnam

• During the event, 21 students, who were
trained on 5S, conducted various activities
through stalls put up at “Coromandel Mela”
and reached out to 594 people with 5S
message

Supported Swachh Vidyalaya through Employee examinations

Volunteerism • Mr. K Sridhar, Deputy Manager - Maintenance,
Ms. Amrita Shrivastava, Senior Manager -
• As part of “Swachh Vidyalaya” initiative, CSR & Sustainability, Mr. Suresh, Deputy
during January 2019, Coromandel – Vizag Manager - Electrical handed over tube
plant donated tube lights and LED lamp lights and LED lights to Mr. Nagabushan
to GVMC High School, Sriharipuram, Rao, Head Master, GVMC High School
Visakhapatnam. To support 10th class
children, who are having extra classes in the
evenings, for the preparation of their Board

'Rangoli' Competitions for Community Women • The winners of the competition were
honoured with prizes in the “Coromandel
• As part of Sankranti Celebrations, Mela” that was held on 26th January, 2019
Coromandel – Vizag plant organised
'Rangoli' competitions in surrounding
villages viz. Mulagada, Gullapalem,
Yedurivanipalem, Kodipendaladibha, and
Kunchamamba colony, Visakhapatnam
during January 2019

• Around 107 entries were received for
the competition. More than 150 women
participated in the activities enthusiastically

Interaction with communities by CSR team

• During January 2019, Ms. Amrita Shrivastava,
Senior Manager - CSR & Sustainability and
CSR team took feedback about the services
offered at CMC and CMC on wheels,
GVMC Sriharipuram High school, WASH
programme, 5S Beyond Boundaries, RO
plant and Government GVMC Hospital from
nearby villages to gauge the impact of the
initiatives during 'Mela' which was held on
26th January, 2019

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Felicitation of a Girl Child - National Boxer • Mr. S Ravi Kiran, Mr. K Rangakumar, Senior GM
• During January 2019, Coromandel – – HR gave away the 'Coromandel Cricket Cup
– 2019' to winning team of Pilkavanipalem
Vizag plant organised the felicitation village along with recognition for 'Best
programme for Ms. Pavani Sirisha, from Batsman', 'Bowler', 'Catcher' and 'Man of
Kodipendaladibha village, who won the Match'
'National Boxer' title in the Sub Junior
'National Boxing Championship' • Subsequently, Mr. Rajesh Pastya, GM -
Maintenance, Mr. Parthasarathy, Deputy
• During the felicitation programme, Mrs. GM - Quality Assurance, Mr. K Rajasekhar,
Vasanthi Ravi Kiran felicitated the young Assistant GM - SHE, Mr. Ramaraju, Vice
boxer and committed to sponsor and enable President Employees Union handed over
the child to participate in various boxing 'Coromandel Volleyball Cup' to the 'Winners'
events in future. She also handed out a of Uppar Colony
basic kit comprising boxing gloves, t-shirt
& sneakers to the young girl on behalf of
Coromandel – Vizag plant

Coromandel Cup 2019

• On the eve of 'National Youth Day',
Coromandel- Vizag plant organised
‘Coromandel Cup 2019’ - Inter-village
Cricket, Shuttle badminton and Volleyball
tournaments for the youth residing in eight
villages around the plant vicinity. More than
300 youth participated in the event which
was held for two consecutive weekends i.e.,
5th, 6th, 12th & 13th of January 2019

• Mr. M Kumaresan, VP & Head - Manufacturing,
and Mr. K. Rangakumar, Senior GM – HR from
Coromandel - Vizag plant were the Chief
Guest for the event. They emphasised the
importance of promoting sports amongst
the youth of our country

• Subsequently, during “Coromandel Mela”
the winners of various competitions for
“Coromandel Cup 2019” were handed out
the prizes

Providing Scholarship Opportunities School at Gopalapatnam to help them apply
for scholarships as per the eligibility
• During October 2018, Coromandel- Vizag
plant collaborated with ‘Buddy4Study’ • The programme benefitted over 5,000
which is India's largest scholarship platform students in Ennore, Vizag and Kakinada
service provider districts. This gives students an opportunity
to avail of government and private
• Mr. K. Srikanth, Manager – HR, led the scholarships available in the country
session for the classes 6th to 10th at
Gopalapatnam Girls High School & ZP High

RANIPET HOSPET

Health Camp Distribution of School Note Books to Students

• On 14th March 2019, Coromandel – Ranipet • On 15th February 2019, Coromandel – Hospet
organised a ‘Medical Camp’ at Municipality plant supported ‘Mathematics Learning
Mahal - Ranipet, with 8 types of screening Programme’ at Government Higher Primary
tests such as Eye camp, BP, Diabetes, Heart School, Hosahalli Village by distributing
condition check camp, bone check camp, ‘School Note Books’ to students
Dental camp, Anemia camp, Asthma camp,
cholesterol check and Women’s Specialty • A total of 3000 books were distributed
camp where 450 students benefitted through this
initiative
• Mr. Mohammed Ghani, Joint Director -
DISH, Mrs. C K Vijaya Lakshmi, President - CPC, Dr. Srinivasan, FMO along with Medical
Indian Medical Association – Ranipet, Mrs. Camp committee members and employee
Thulasi Balakrishnan, Finance Secretary volunteers
of Indian Medical Association – Ranipet
Branch. Additionally Mr. Venkatachalapathy, • Four prestigious hospitals facilitated medical
Municipal Commissioner, graced the 'Medical camp viz. Apollo Hospital - Chennai, SMH
Camp' in the presence of Mr. Jai Ganesh, Hospital - Ranipet, Agarwal Eye Hospital –
Unit Head - SSP, Mr. Sasi Kumar, Unit-Head Vellore and IMA - Ranipet

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NIMRANI
Plantation Drive and Environment Improvement
• As part of its ongoing efforts and to take

the spirit forward for 'Swachh Abhiyan',
Coromandel – Nimrani plant organised
a plantation drive and environment
improvement initiative to beautify its plant
premises

• During the drive, the plant premises was
cleaned and a variety of plant saplings and
flowers were planted

THIYAGAVALLI
CSR - Donating / Sponsoring Traffic Barricades
• As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility

(CSR), Coromandel – Thiyagavalli Bio-
products plant sponsored the donation
of ten 'Traffic Barricades' to Port Station
Police, Cuddalore

• On 1st February 2019 Mr. T Palanivel, Senior
GM - Works & Unit Head, handed out
'Traffic Barricades' to officials of Cuddalore
Port Station in the presence of Mr. M Prem
Kumar, Manager - Engineering, Mr. M Arun
Kumar, Deputy Manager - HR and Mr. S
Mohanasundaram, Senior Officer - Safety

ENNORE

Contract Workmen Toilet Inauguration
• On 1st February 2019 at Coromandel –

Ennore plant ‘Contract Workmen Toilet’ was
inaugurated by Mr. K Pradeep Kumar, VP -HR
(Fertiliser, Organic & Speciality Nutrients) in
the presence of Mr. K Muruganandam, VP
- Acid Division along with HODs and other
Senior Officials

• Mr. K Pradeep Kumar appreciated the team
for its efforts to provide additional facilities
for the benefit of the employees

HEALTH TAKES PRIORITY

MEDICAL CAMPS FOR A HEALTHY LIVING

Corporate Social Responsibility ( CSR) is in activities in these spheres, impacting individuals
the DNA of Coromandel. The company and communities living in and around plants'
lays emphasis on Health Care, Education, vicinity. To take this spirit forward, Coromandel
Community Development and Support to has organised various medical camps across
Natural Calamity and keeps performing various locations.

GLIMPSES OF THE MEDICAL CAMPS

KAKINADA

Blood Donation Camp

• Coromandel – Kakinada plant organised a
‘ Blood Donation Camp’ on 9th November
2018 in collaboration with Red cross blood
bank and HDFC bank

• Dr. Sunil, Medical Officer, facilitated
the ‘Blood Donation Camp’. Around 27
employees donated the blood at the camp
and collected 27 units of blood

• During the camp, Dr. Durga Raju, Chairman,
Red Cross Blood Bank, thanked the
employees for their efforts and shared his
knowledge on the new advances in storage
of blood in the blood banks and challenges
associated with it

World Glaucoma Day

• On 14th March 2019, Coromandel – Kakinada
plant observed ‘World Glaucoma Day’
in support of prevention and control of
blindness at Occupational Health Centre

• Taking this spirit forward, an awareness
session was conducted by Dr. Prasad
(cornea repair specialist) from Sri Kiran Eye
Hospital on Glaucoma

• Subsequently, a free eye examination for all
the employees and contract workmen was
performed at our OHC

• A total of 160 employees attended the
programme and got screened

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VIJAYAWADA ZONE RETAIL

Eye & Dental Camp

• Coromandel – Vijayawada organised
free ‘Dental & Eye’ checkup camp for all
employees of Guntur & Krishna district in
partnership with Maxi Vision Hospital and
Partha Dental Hospital

• The camps were conducted on 12th & 19th
January 2019 at ATMA office, Vijayawada
and at Agro Bhavan, Guntur respectively

• Employees took benefit of different dental
procedures along with eye check-ups

• Mr. Vishal, Deputy GM, HR, Coromandel
Retail and Mr. Adinarayana Reddy, Zonal
Manager, Vijayawada Zone Retail facilitated
the activities at the medical camp

North Division
Medical Camp

• On 26th January 2019, Coromandel – North
Division conducted 'Medical Camp' for
general check-up for eye, dental, for children
at Senior Secondary School, Shahpur
Jainpur, Rohta , Meerut , UP

• Around 109 students belonging to farmer
families around its vicinity benefitted
through the medical camp

• Doctors of Anand Hospital, Meerut
performed various general check-ups for
eye, dental, orthopedics, etc.

• Later, students were provided medicines
based on the doctor’s prescription along
with Sweets, Fruits and Dental kits

• Mr. R K Makani, GM & RBH - SND , Mr. Parveen
Bhatnagar, GM - SSP , Mr. Vijay Bharti,
Deputy Manager – Finance, Mr. Sanjay
Saxena , ZM- SSP, Mr. Suresh Sharma, ZM-
CPC , Mr. Sudhir Sharma, ZM-SND, Mr. Karan
Kasyap, MO - CPC, Mr. Pushpendra , MO -
SSP, Mr. Pankaj Tyagi, MO – SND and Local
PTs voluntarily participated in the camp
and supported students during medical
checkups

DAHEJ

Blood Donation Camp
• On 23rd November 2018, Coromandel –

Dahej plant organised ‘Blood Donation
Camp’ in association with SSG Blood Bank,
Vadodara & HDFC Bank-Dahej Branch
• The plant successfully collected 115 units
of blood donated by employees, contract
workmen and voluntaries from the nearby
industries

Hospet

HIV Awareness Programme
• Coromandel – Hospet plant conducted HIV

awareness programme and general check-
up in association with Karnataka State Aids
Prevention Society - an NGO

Speciality Medical Camp at Hulgi
• On 22nd November 2018, Coromandel

- Hospet plant conducted Super Multi
Speciality Medical Camp at Hulgi

• Around 400 plus people from Hulgi and
Hosahalli villages availed of various services
which include General Checkup, ECG,
BP check, Sugar, Dental, Eye along with
distribution of free medicine, etc.

• Mr. Khajavali Hoshahalli, Panchayat
President, Mr. Palakshappa, Member
Taluka Panchayat and Coromandel officials
Mr. Eranna Kori, Officer-HR, Mr. P B Desikan,
Deputy Manager - Accounts and Mr.
Prabhakar, Assistant Manager – Commercial,
graced the medical camp

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Employee’s Annual Health Check-Up

• Coromandel – Hospet plant organised
‘Employees Annual Health Check-up’
on 22nd December 2018 at the company
premises & Munirabad R S

• The health checkup focused on various
screenings like General Health, Height &
Weight, Blood Pressure, etc.

• Employees greatly benefitted through this
'Annual Health' check-up

VIZAG

Anemia Screening Camp

• During October 2018 , 'Anemia Screening
Camp' was conducted to support
Government school children whose Hb%
is less and the treatment was provide to
children who were found anemic

• Around 174 students were screened for
pale conjunctiva of eyes out of which 26
were detected with the pale conjunctiva.
Dr. Y Teja, Consultant Doctor, gave
medication like iron supplements and
parents were instructed regarding the
proper care which was well-supported by
School Master of Sriharipuram

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

• Coromandel - Vizag plant conducted
'Breast Cancer' awareness month during
October 2018 at Coromandel Medical
Centre, Kothanakavanipalem, Vizag

• Dr. Shabnam, Medical Officer - CMC and
her team took an initiative in spreading the
message at the community by distributing
'Pink Ribbons' to spread the message

• Dr. K. Hemanth, CMO, and Mr. K Srikanth,
Manager - HR explained about the
importance of early screening, test etc.
Information, education and communication
(IEC) materials were displayed during the
awareness month

CMC on Wheels – Ladies Special on the requirement. This was followed by
“Group Counselling Sessions” by staff nurses
• Coromandel – Vizag plant initiated an every Saturday. Ms. Amrita Shrivastava,
innovative concept of Coromandel Medical Senior Manager – CSR & Sustainability, took
Centre (CMC) on wheels to deliver primary feedback from the community members
health services to surrounding communities about the intervention
targeting low-income groups

• During October, December 2018 & January
2019, Coromandel – Vizag plant provided
primary care such as General health Check-
Up, Thyroid, Anemia, Calcium and Bone
Density tests free of cost at Mulaguda,
Pilkavaniapalem, Kodipendaladibha and
Gullalapalem, Kunchamamba villages to
around 532 community women

• Dr. Shabnam, Medical Officer - CMC, took
sessions for the community women on early
diagnosis & treatment and prevention of
Anemia, Thyroid and Osteoporosis , Breast
Cancer; and how to maintain hygiene during
menstrual time

• Dr. Hemanth, CMO, addressed the women
on the importance of positive health seeking
behaviour and provided inputs to continue
treatment of chronic diseases such as
diabetes and hypertension.

• Dr. Shabnam, Medical Officer - CMC, Dr.
K. Hemanth Kumar, CMO, Mr. K. Srikanth,
Manager HR, and Mr. Pavan Kumar,
Environmental Manager, participated in the
event and encouraged community women
to visit CMC for further treatment based

World Diabetes Day at CMC & Contract Workmen • The theme for the World Diabetes Day was
‘The Family and Diabetes’. Dr. K. Hemanth,
• During November 2018, Coromandel – Vizag CMO, Mr. K. Srikanth, Manager - HR
plant, as part of “World Diabetes Day” conducted awareness session and stressed
conducted various programmes to create on the role of the family in the management,
awareness of the impact that Diabetes has care & prevention of Diabetes
on the health for contract workmen at the
plant premises

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Truckers Wellness Programme Celebrated World Toilet Day
• During November 2018, Coromandel –
• During November 2018, Coromandel –
Vizag plant conducted ‘Trucker Wellness’ Vizag plant Celebrated “World Toilet Day”
programme and shared insights to maintain with the nearby communities and school
good health along with the screening of children of Pilkavanipalem , Mulagada and
Diabetes and Blood Pressure Yedurivanipalem
• During the celebrations, the programmes
• Around 60 truckers were screened, 8 were were conducted to raise awareness on
identified for hypertension and diabetes sanitation and hygiene issues regarding the
and were referred to the nearest medical usage of toilets
center for further treatment • To educate the children on safe sanitation,
drawing competitions were conducted at
• During the session, Dr. K. Hemanth, CMO Pilkavanipalem primary school
and his team screened the truck drivers for • Ms. Rosy, Head Master, Pilkavanipalem
Diabetes and Hypertension and extended Primary School, distributed the prizes to the
necessary counselling Winners & Runners up of the 'World Toilet
Day' drawing competition
• Subsequently, Mr. K Srikanth, Manager -
HR , urged the participants to avail of the Security Officer imparted tips on 'Safe
Coromandel Medical Centre (CMC) services Driving Practices', to truck drivers along
with the Security team at the plant premises
• Additionally, Mr. Narayana Patrudu, Chief

Celebration of “World AIDS Day” proactively get checked themselves for HIV
infection, and shared insights on prevention,
• Coromandel – Vizag plant organised treatment and care services
awareness programmes to mark the
occasion of “World AIDS Day” during • During the event, “Red Ribbons” were
December 2018 at Coromandel Medical distributed among the people who
Centre for its surrounding communities participated in the session and encouraged
them to support HIV/AIDS patients to
• Dr. K Hemanth Kumar, CMO and Dr. remove stigma from the society
Shabnam, Medical Officer - CMC took
sessions and motivated people to

Diabetes & Hypertension Supportive Club

• During November & December 2018,
Coromandel Medical Centre, Vizag
conducted 'Diabetes and Hypertension'
group counselling sessions were organised
on every Saturday for the patients. The
objective was to make patients understand
psychological implications of the diseases

• Ms. Saroja, Staff Nurse, CMC, provided,
nutrition and diet tips and motivated around
115 patients’ to adhere to the treatment
guidelines and demonstrate positive healthy
behaviour

Refresher Course for CMC Doctors on Treatment
Guidelines

• During December 2018, Coromandel – Vizag
plant conducted a “Refresher Course” for its
Doctors and the team to reiterate the CMC
protocol at the Coromandel Medical Centre

• Dr. K. Hemanth Kumar, CMO, emphasised
that we should provide the best possible
services to everyone in improving the
quality of lives. Dr. Shabnam, Dr. Uday, Dr.
Ravi Teja along with Mr. K Srikanth, Manager
– HR, too were part of this programme

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Awareness Camp on the Harmful Effects of
Tobacco

• During January 2019, Coromandel – Vizag
plant conducted a special awareness
programme on the “Harmful Effects of
Tobacco” usage for migrant and informal
workforce

• Dr. K. Hemanth Kumar, CMO, conducted
the session and around 56 people attended
the programme and availed the services.
Subsequently, Mr. K. Srikanth, Manager – HR,
conducted a group session and explained
about the consequences of tobacco
consumption and motivated them to quit
tobacco

South 2
Employee Volunteering for Medical camp
at School

• On 26th January 2019,Coromandel - South
2 Division conducted Medical camp at
Government Secondary High School,
Kolipakam Village, Cuddalore District in
collaboration with AMM Arunachalam
Hospital, Nellikuppam

• The camp was conducted for the students
studying in 6th to 12th classes covering
around 900 students

• Mr. Sivasangaran, Senior Manager – Crop
Nutrition, addressed the audience and
briefed about the benefits of the Medical
Camp

• 27 Employees volunteered and co-ordinated
the efforts to assist the Doctors for the
smooth running of 'Medical Camp'

• Around 275 students underwent medical
check-up for Body Mass Index, Blood
Pressure, Dental and ENT check-up, etc.

• A pharma stall was also set up and free
medicines were distributed to the students
based on the prescription by the doctor

ENNORE been issued by VHS, Taraman for Blood
Group and Blood Donor identification to the
Blood Donation Camp employees who donated the blood

• On 27th November 2018, Coromandel –
Ennore plant organised ‘Blood Donation’
camp in association with VHS, Taraman

• Around 49 employees including employees
and 19 contract workmen voluntarily
donated blood

• On the conclusion, ‘Blood Donor Card’ has

Medical Camp along with diet counselling

• On 17th February 2019, Coromandel – • A total of 263 people benefitted from this
Ennore plant organised Multi-Speciality camp
Medical camp in co-ordination with
M/s. Apollo Hospital, Ennore

• A team of doctors and the staff members
of Apollo gave general consultation and
tested the people for BP, Eye , Echo & ECG,
Hemoglobin, Sugar Tests and also Specialty
Consultation for Paediatrics, Gynecology,

Health Awareness for Community Women

• The plant conducted ‘Health Awareness
Programme’ for the community women of
Periyakuppam & Chinnakuppam Village on
22nd & 26th February 2019 respectively

• Dr. Kokila and Ms. Leelavathi from
Coromandel- CMC facilitated the programme
which was attended by 30 women

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NELLORE

Free Medical Camp
• On 22nd February 2019, Coromandel –

Nellore organised a ‘Medical Camp’ for the
local community of Kamavaripalli Village,
Venkatagiri MGC under Nellore AMRO Area
• Dr. N Seshu Naidu Hospital, Venkatagiri,
oversaw the healthcare needs of the farmers
and their families
• The camp focused on General Health Check
–ups and provided free medicines to the
farmers based on the doctors prescription
• Volunteers from the Coromandel – Nellore
viz. Mr. Krishna Prasad – Zonal HR &
Mr. Govinda Chari – Zonal Trainer, Mr. Kiran
Kumar, AMRO, Mr. Jaya Prakash, AMM along
with officials from the division participated
enthusiastically and worked in conjunction
with the medical team to make the camp a
major success

THIYAGAVALLI
Family Welfare Awareness Training Program
• On 14th February 2019, Coromandel –

Thiyagavalli Bio Products Division, in co-
ordination with District Health Department
conducted a Family Welfare Awareness
Training Programme at Admin Hall
• The awareness session was led by Dr. Kala,
Joint Director of Health along with Block
Medical Officer, Block Health Supervisor,
Health Inspector, PHS Doctor and their team
• Mr. T Palanivel, Senior GM Works & Unit
Head, gave away the memento as the token
of appreciation to Dr. Kala

NIMRANI
FIRST AID TRAINING
• On 7th February 2019, Coromandel -

Nimrani plant organised 'First Aid' training
at its plant premises
• The programme was led by 'Indian Red
Cross Society' where 21 employees were
trained on 'First Aid'

VIJAYAWADA ZONE RETAIL
Mega Medical camp
• On 27th February 2019, Coromandel –

Vijayawada division organised a ‘Mega
Medical Health Camp’ for farmers of
Royyuru Village, Kankipadu MGC under
Vijayawada AMRO Area
• A team of doctors and its staff from Manipal
Hospital conducted General Check-ups like
BP, Diabetes , Dental Checkup from Partha
Dental, Eye checkup from Sky eye Hospital,
ECG checkup from Kamineni Hospitals
• Around 200 people benefitted from the
camp where in 65 ECG checkups, 185 Eye
checkups & 165 Dental checkups were done
and medicines distributed to 120 members
in the medical camp
• Farmers appreciated Coromandel for
organising the activity in Kankipadu area
and requested to organise many more

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KAKINADA HODs Mr. M R Diwakar, Advisor - Corporate
Social Responsibility, also participated in
Spectacle Distribution the event and congratulated the team for
their commendable effort
• On 24th February 2019 Coromandel -
Kakinada plant conducted 'Mega Eye
Camp' in collaboration with Srikiran Eye
Hospital, Kakinada, wherein more than 2000
community people got the benefit of the
camp

• Following which, 'Cataract Surgeries'
were performed on immediate basis to 193
patients

• Subsequently, on 15th March 2019,
'Spectacles' were handed out to 1198
beneficiaries

• The event was graced by Mr. M
Gnanasundaram, Associate VP -
Manufacturing, along with HR team and

Neo Natal Step Down Ward Manufacturing, Mr. P Padmanabham, GM -
HR and the other Senior Officials
• On 16th March 2019, Coromandel - Kakinada
plant along with the team from MS Chola • The Hospital authorities of Coromandel
General Insurance (Murugappa Group - Kakinada Government General Hospital
Company) inaugurated the new 'Neo Natal were pleased by this noble gesture and
Step Down Ward' at Coromandel - Kakinada thanked Mr. S S Gopalarathnam, Mr. Diwakar
Government General Hospital and Coromandel - Kakinada team members

• On the direction of Mr. A Vellayan, Ex • This was the first time an inter-group CSR
Chairman, Murugappa Group, MS Chola activity was carried out by excellent team
General Insurance Company came forward work. The officials of Chola MS insurance
to support the CSR initiative and invested were delighted with the support extended
Rs. 30 lakhs to build state-of-the-art 'Neo by Coromandel - Kakinada plant
Natal Ward' for the benefit of the patients

• Mr. S S Gopalarathnam, Managing Director,
MS Chola General Insurance Company along
with Mr. Diwakar, Head - CSR, MS Chola
General Insurance Company inaugurated the
'Neo Natal Step Down Ward' in the presence
of Mr. M Gnanasundaram, Associate VP -

CRICKET FEVER CATCHES ON

COROMANDEL ORGANISES CRICKET LEAGUES

Coromandel International in its bid to matches were played in phases along with
motivate and create a sense of bonding knock-out matches and the final match. The
amongst its workforce encourages winner and runner-up teams were felicitated
sporting activities across its locations. To with Trophies.
take this spirit forward, Coromandel – West
Division, Vijayawada and Coromandel – Hospet The tournament was a grand success as it gave a
plant organised 'Cricket Tournament' at their platform not just for outing, but also it helped to
respective locations. bridge communication and interaction between
employees across the various functions of the
The teams were formed from Speciality organisation leading to camaraderie.
Nutrients, Fertiliser, Crop Protection etc. The

A PEEK AT THE ACTION

WEST DIVISION trophy while the 'Runners-up' trophy was
won by the fertiliser team. Following which,
• On 20th January 2019, Coromandel – West Mr. Manoj Ulagadde, Senior Officer –
Division organised ‘Coromandel Cricket Marketing (SND), Mr. Sachin Khade, Senior
League’ at Moze School Ground, Dighi, Pune Officer – Marketing (Fertiliser) and Mr. Govind
Mokashe, Marketing Officer – Trainee (Crop
• Four teams participated in the tournament, Protection) got 'Certificates & Trophies' for
viz Fertiliser, Crop Protection, SND and 'Best Batsman', 'Best Bowler' and the 'Player'
Divisional Office Team of the tournament respectively

• The matches were played in 2 phases, 2
knock-out matches & final

• Crop Protection Team won the 'Winners'

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HOSPET • The matches were exciting and well-fought
amongst the 21 teams and finally 'Huligi'
• As part of employee engagement, Coromandel team emerged as the winner. Kudos to the
– Hospet plant organised ‘Huligi Cricket team!
League’ from 7th to 28th January 2019 at its
company premises & Munirabad R S

VIJAYAWADA ZONE RETAIL

• On 9th December 2018 at Phirangipuram
Degree College and subsequently on 16th
December 2018 at ANR College, Gudiwada,
Coromandel - Vijayawada Zone Retail
conducted 2 days 'VCCL – 2019 - Vijayawada
Coromandel Cricket League' at various
locations of Krishna, Guntur Districts.

• A total of eight teams were formed from
two districts and subsequently two teams
qualified for the final match

• The final match was played between
Nuziveedu team & Gudiwada team and
finally Gudiwada team emerged as the
winners

NELLORE & PRAKASAM DISTRICTS
• As part of 'Employee Engagement',

Coromandel - Vijayawada Zone Retail
conducted 'Cricket' tournament for Nellore
& Prakasam Districts 'Mana Gromor Centre'
employees on 17th February 2019 at SSN Degree
College, Ongole
• Employees participated with full enthusiasm, a
total of 4 teams were formed from 2 districts
and 2 teams qualified for the final match
• All the matches were played with great
competitive spirit and the finals were won by
'Markapur' team

A TIME OF BONDING AND REVELRY

COROMANDEL ORGANISES FAMILY GET-TOGETHERS

Coromandel International has always been on mind, various locations across Coromandel
at the forefront of organising employee International celebrated get-togethers to
engagement activities and believes inculcate a sense of belonging and to keep the
that employees are the driving force of a spirit of bonding high.
company’s growth. With this unwavering focus

GLIMPSES OF THE CELEBRATIONS

CPC - NORTH DIVISION

• On 28th & 29th December 2018, CPC-
North Division team celebrated New Year
at Hotel Sarovar Premier, Jaipur

• On 28th December 2018, Mr Satish Tiwari,
Senior GM – CPC North, addressed the
employees and their families

• Following which a special dinner was
organised at ‘Chokhi Dhaani’ famous
traditional Rajasthani food restaurant at
Jaipur

• Subsequently, on 29th December 2018,
employees and their families went on
Jaipur Sightseeing like Birla Temple, Galta
Ji temple, City Palace etc. Later in the
evening various activities for the families
and kids were organised viz. children’s
dance performances, games, etc.

• The employees along with their family
members attended this outing and
thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it

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KAKINADA

• On 25th November 2018, Coromandel-
Kakinada plant organised ‘Karthika
Vanabhojanam’, a family garden party, for
its employees and their family members at
its premises

• Mr. M Gnanasundaram, Associate VP –
Manufacturing inaugurated the 'Garden
Party' with a traditional pooja in view of
Karthika Masam in the presence of Senior
Officials, Employees Union Members,
Ladies Club Members, employees and their
families

• The garden party had a wide assortment
of activities that enthralled everyone. The
cultural programme elevated the spirits of
everyone.

• Coromandel Ladies club as a part of their
CSR activity donated two Wheel Chairs
and two Sewing Machines to physically
handicapped ladies

• Mr. Bramasri Chagathi Koteswara Rao, a
renowned speaker, visited the ‘Garden
Party’ and interacted with the employees
and their family members

• On the whole, around 900 employees and
their family members thoroughly relished
the exciting moments of the day

MUMBAI

• On 26th October 2018,
Coromandel – Mumbai office
organised one day picnic to
‘Panchgani’ a beautiful hill
station for the employees and
their family members

• Employees had a great time
participating in various fun
games and activities

NANDESARI
• As part of employee welfare & engagement

activity, Coromandel – Nandesari plant
organised a picnic to the Statue of Unity:
Sardar Sarovar Dam on 30th November 2018
• Employees had a great time at the outing as
it was filled with lots of excitement and fun
activities

THIYAGAVALLI
• On 31st December 2018 Coromandel -

Thiyagavalli Bio-products division organised
family get-together to celebrate the New
Year Eve at Hotel Devi, Cuddalore
• Dr. S Balaji, Senior Associate VP & Head
- R&D and Mr. T Palanivel, Senior General
Manager - Works & Unit Head, kick-started
the celebrations with the lighting of the
lamp in the presence of employees and their
families
• Mr. M Arun Kumar, Deputy Manager - HR,
anchored the whole event with fun games,
dance, mimicry and team activities
• Employees and their family members had an
amazing time as the New Year celebrations
peaked to new heights with everyone having
a gala time

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EMPLOYEE GET TOGETHER AT SOUTH 1
• As part of an employee engagement and to

increase the motivational levels of employees,
Coromandel - South 1 division conducted a
family get-together on 24th November 2018
• Around 80 employees attended the
programme, where various fun games were
conducted for employees and their families

NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS AT SOUTH 1
(NELLORE)
• As a part of employee engagement initiative,

Coromandel - Nellore (South 1) organised
'New Year' celebrations for the employees
and their families
• The evening celebrations were full of fun and
frolic where various individual games and
team building activities were conducted
• Employees thoroughly enjoyed the
celebrations and went home with memorable
memories

VIJAYAWADA ZONE RETAIL

• On 1st January 2019, Coromandel -
Vijayawada Zone Retail conducted
various fun games for employees during
'New Year' celebrations

• Mr. Adinarayana Reddy, Zonal Manager,
Vijayawada Zone Retail, Mr. Krishna
Prasad, Zonal - HR and AMROs cut the
cake in the presence of field employees
of 'Mana Gromor Centres'

NORTH DIVISION viz. couple and kids games, individual and
team performances, dance, river side bar-
Family Fiesta 2019 be-que, gala dinner and gifts distribution
etc.
• On 23rd and 24th February 2019 Coromandel
- North division organised 'Family Fiesta' at • Subsequently, on 24th February 2019 'Yoga'
Rishikesh for divisional employees along with sessions were also conducted to rejuvenate
families and connect to self through a professional
yoga teacher. This was followed by health
• Team travelled to 'Aspen Adventures', a river related Q&A
side camp, at the foothills of Himalayas,
which is surrounded by scenic beauty • Participants enjoyed trekking and visiting
spiritual places like 'Nilkanth Temple' and
• Various team building outdoor games were 'Har Ki Paudi'
organised for the enhancement of team spirit

• The evening began with the introduction of
families, address by RBHs, and fun activities

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