BEML Spent Rs 5.94 Crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives in FY25

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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

ParticularsDetails
Company NameBEML Limited
Financial YearFY 2024–25
Applicable CSR LawSection 135, Companies Act, 2013
Prescribed CSR Obligation5.78 crore
Total CSR Expenditure (Actual Spend)Rs 5.94 crore
Excess CSR SpendRs 0.16 crore (Rs 16 lakh)
Unspent CSR AmountNil
Primary CSR Focus AreasHealthcare, education, sanitation, sustainability
Mobile Medical Camps Conducted21 camps
Healthcare Beneficiaries Covered1,082 individuals
TB Nutrition Kits Distributed150 TB patients
CSR Spend on TB InitiativeRs 2.18 lakh
Dialysis Support Provided3 hemodialysis machines funded
Dialysis Sessions Conducted234 sessions
Children Supported (Clubfoot Treatment)41 children
Education Beneficiaries (Total Students)2,887 students
Students from Local Non-BEML Community1,857 students
Mini Science Centre Established AtBEML KGF Complex
Mid-Day Meal ContributionRs 10 lakh to Akshaya Patra Foundation
Children Benefited Through Meals6,628 children
Swachh Bharat Toilet Blocks Constructed12 blocks
Expenditure on Toilet InfrastructureRs 63 lakh
Tree Saplings Planted/Distributed6,000 saplings
Electric Vehicles Donated3 EVs to AIIMS Delhi; 2 EVs to NIT Jalandhar
Solar Lighting Project SpendRs 7.91 lakh
Renewable Energy Capacity23 MW windmills + 250 kWp solar systems
Energy Requirements Met Through Renewables~75%
Carbon Emissions Mitigated20,211 tonnes
CSR Committee ChairpersonBipin Kumar Gupta
CSR Committee MembersAnil 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.

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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)


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