CSR_Policy

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT & VEGETABLE PVT. LTD.
1. Introduction
Mother Dairy was set up in 1974 under the Operation Flood Programme and is a wholly owned
company of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Mother Dairy’s business philosophy
is inherently linked with the co-operative movement in India and is focused on serving farmers,
rural societies and consumers fairly.
As a responsible corporate entity, Mother Dairy has been working towards improving the
livelihood standards of the small subsistence farmers by educating them about better farming
techniques, hygienic practices and modern methods of dairy farming. Environmental
sustainability has also been the core of company’s business approach as we pioneered delivery
of hygienic processed milk to the consumer in an unpacked condition, thereby saving tonnes of
plastic waste.
2. Objective and Scope of Policy

Objective of this policy is to
 Introduce an uniform a strategic approach to CSR across the organization
 Ensure an enhanced commitment for CSR among all levels of the organization
 Achieve maximum impact for various communities through better project management
and monitoring
3. CSR Policy statement

3.1 Vision, Mission and Goals
We are committed to holistic development of the communities we serve. In the process, we will
strive to create positive social, economic and environmental value for the socially and
economically disadvantaged sections of our society.
We will mobilize our core competencies of innovation and project planning using our
understanding of rural issues to deliver sustainable and high impact projects that benefit
communities.
We will ensure that starting FY 2014-15,
 We will comply with the provisions of section 135 of companies act 2013 and
commensurate funds will made available for CSR programs
 We will monitor and report influence of our CSR activities.
 economic surplus arising out of CSR activities will not constitute part of company’s
business profit
3.2 Focus Areas

Mother Dairy (MD) will implement its CSR activities in accordance with Section 135 of the
Companies Act 2013 and the Rules notified thereafter.
Taking guidance from Schedule VII, Mother Dairy will focus on
 Poverty alleviation, Women empowerment, Prevention of malnutrition with appropriate

supplements
 Ensuring environmental sustainability and conservation of natural resources, with

specific emphasis on water.
 Contributions to the society ‘NDDB Foundation for Nutrition’.
 Contributing to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund or any other fund set up by the
central government for socio-economic development, if needed.
 Any other activity specified in Schedule VII to the Companies Act, 2013.
3.3 Implementation
Our company will adopt following structure to implement CSR projects approved by the board.
CSR-Committee
Overall Guidance
Presenting overview on CSR strategy &
of CSR to the Board implementation
Decision making &
budget allocation
Sub-Committee
CSR-Review
Panel
Monitoring
Prepare project plan,
& Review
Reporting, evaluation,
overall project
implementation Stakeholder
Involvement
Team
Our company will have board level committee for CSR which will comprise of 3 persons,
Chairman, Non- Executive Director and the Managing Director. This committee shall
 Provide overall guidance on strategy & implementation
 Approve & Recommend CSR projects for funding and implementation
 Monitoring & /Reviewing
A Sub-Committee comprising of CPO, CFO, COO, CIO, CS and General Manager (Corporate
Finance) shall ensure implementation of the proposals in line with this Policy.
Further, in order to make CSR a broader engagement theme within the company and to ensure
smooth decision making on implementation issues, the company will constitute a CSR Review
Panel comprising of select business unit and departmental heads. The Panel shall overlook the
on ground monitoring & reviewing of projects implemented.
Finally, a Stakeholder Involvement Team (SIT) will be formed at plant level to oversee
implementation of CSR projects/programs with communities. SIT will comprise of 4 member
team, headed by plant head. SIT shall
 Prepare detailed project plans
 Identify appropriate NGOs/technology Vendors/Partners where required.
 Promote Employee engagement and participation towards CSR-Projects
3.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Monitoring and evaluation is an integral part of community related projects, particularly
outcome assessment and financial monitoring. Our company will ensure this through
 CSR committee to review strategy, focus areas, as and when required

 CSR Review Panel to ensure adherence to finalized project plan in execution of CSR
projects.
 CSR Review Panel to quarterly review & report project progress to the committee, SIT to
submit actual project implementation details as per format prescribed in Section 135 of
Companies Act 2013.
 SIT to liaise with local communities at least quarterly - to understand usage, uptake and
challenges in execution of identified CSR projects.
4. Reporting
Mother Dairy believes CSR is an important tool to engage with communities and consumers
alike and thus, we shall include a report on CSR activities in the annual board report of the
company. This report shall provide an overview of the CSR projects undertaken, outcomes
achieved, composition of CSR committee, budget projected, actual expenditures, reasons for
under utilization of CSR funds, if at all etc. In addition, this report shall also be made available
online through Mother Dairy’s website.

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY

MOTHER DAIRY FRUIT & VEGETABLE PVT. LTD.

2. Objective and Scope of Policy

3. CSR Policy statement

3.2 Focus Areas

Taking guidance from Schedule VII, Mother Dairy will focus on

 Poverty alleviation, Women empowerment, Prevention of malnutrition with appropriate

 Ensuring environmental sustainability and conservation of natural resources, with

3.4 Monitoring and evaluation

 CSR committee to review strategy, focus areas, as and when required

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