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Clear Cut Livelihood Desk
New Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 06, 2025 04:56 IST
Written By: Janmojaya Barik
Dabur India spent around ₹37.27 crore on CSR in FY 2024–25. Not just numbers on paper and the idea was to make a visible difference in communities, officials said. A big chunk went into schools and health camps in semi-urban areas. Another part supported environmental work such as plantations, plastic recovery drives, small irrigation projects. States like Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Himachal were main spots, where earlier programs had already laid some groundwork.
Schools received focused attention. Classrooms were repaired, taps installed, and toilets renovated to improve basic facilities. Remedial classes were conducted, with some students attending regularly while others missed sessions due to seasonal work. Digital labs were introduced in selected schools. Teachers observed a noticeable reduction in absenteeism in certain areas. Health camps ran alongside educational programs, providing check-ups, vaccines, and essential medicines. Officials reported that Dabur’s health camps reached tens of thousands of people across the states where programs were implemented. Dabur’s health initiatives also included awareness sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care. In several districts, local schools and community centers hosted these sessions, helping families understand basic health practices, recognize early signs of common illnesses, and take preventive measures, complementing the medical services provided on-site.
Environmental work focused on plastic recovery. Dabur said it collected more plastic than it used in packaging. Most of the activity happened in Delhi, Kolkata, and a few other cities, with recyclers coordinating the work. On the ground, progress can be uneven; as collection depends a lot on ragpickers and local municipal teams. Tree plantations went up in Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh during the monsoon, with staff sometimes volunteering on weekends. Villagers noticed shade from the trees, soil holding better, and occasionally small fruits. Small efforts, but visible to the community.
On the environmental side, Dabur India continued its tree plantation drives in Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh during the monsoon season, with staff volunteering on weekends. The plantations contributed to soil conservation, improved green cover, and provided shade for community spaces. Local residents also benefited from the ecological improvements, such as reduced soil erosion and enhanced microclimates, while occasional fruit-bearing trees offered supplementary produce for families.
While it’s natural to believe that corporate recycling claims won’t match reality, this was something different. In Rajasthan, check dams that had silted up were restored. Extra irrigation always makes a difference during dry spells and it is to be noted that temporary water table improvements reduced migration pressures. Auditors often count saplings or clinic numbers, but small fixes like these matter a lot. Another interesting example came from water initiatives in Rajasthan. Check dams that had silted up were cleared with local volunteers. It can be said that even an extra two weeks of irrigation during the dry season changed cropping decisions as the farmers could grow one additional vegetable crop. Even though these interventions were modest in scale, It’s not about big numbers, it’s about what you see in your fields and your kids.
Dabur India spent around ₹37.27 crore on CSR in FY 2024–25. Not just numbers on paper and the idea was to make a visible difference in communities, officials said. A big chunk went into schools and health camps in semi-urban areas. Another part supported environmental work such as plantations, plastic recovery drives, small irrigation projects. States like Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Himachal were main spots, where earlier programs had already laid some groundwork.
Schools received focused attention. Classrooms were repaired, taps installed, and toilets renovated to improve basic facilities. Remedial classes were conducted, with some students attending regularly while others missed sessions due to seasonal work. Digital labs were introduced in selected schools. Teachers observed a noticeable reduction in absenteeism in certain areas. Health camps ran alongside educational programs, providing check-ups, vaccines, and essential medicines. Officials reported that Dabur’s health camps reached tens of thousands of people across the states where programs were implemented. Dabur’s health initiatives also included awareness sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and preventive care. In several districts, local schools and community centers hosted these sessions, helping families understand basic health practices, recognize early signs of common illnesses, and take preventive measures, complementing the medical services provided on-site.
Environmental work focused on plastic recovery. Dabur said it collected more plastic than it used in packaging. Most of the activity happened in Delhi, Kolkata, and a few other cities, with recyclers coordinating the work. On the ground, progress can be uneven; as collection depends a lot on ragpickers and local municipal teams. Tree plantations went up in Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh during the monsoon, with staff sometimes volunteering on weekends. Villagers noticed shade from the trees, soil holding better, and occasionally small fruits. Small efforts, but visible to the community.
On the environmental side, Dabur India continued its tree plantation drives in Uttarakhand and Madhya Pradesh during the monsoon season, with staff volunteering on weekends. The plantations contributed to soil conservation, improved green cover, and provided shade for community spaces. Local residents also benefited from the ecological improvements, such as reduced soil erosion and enhanced microclimates, while occasional fruit-bearing trees offered supplementary produce for families.
While it’s natural to believe that corporate recycling claims won’t match reality, this was something different. In Rajasthan, check dams that had silted up were restored. Extra irrigation always makes a difference during dry spells and it is to be noted that temporary water table improvements reduced migration pressures. Auditors often count saplings or clinic numbers, but small fixes like these matter a lot. Another interesting example came from water initiatives in Rajasthan. Check dams that had silted up were cleared with local volunteers. It can be said that even an extra two weeks of irrigation during the dry season changed cropping decisions as the farmers could grow one additional vegetable crop. Even though these interventions were modest in scale, It’s not about big numbers, it’s about what you see in your fields and your kids.
(With inputs from:
- Dabur India Annual Report 2024–25
- CSRBOX – Dabur Tree Plantation Initiative
- The CSR Journal – CSR Highlights FY24 )
