Bayer India CSR Compendium

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Science For A Better Life

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www.bayergroupindia.com

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www.bayergroupindia.com

Bayer Sustainability ‐ Our Actions

Sustainability: An Integral Part of our Corporate Strategy

To Bayer, sustainability basically means future viability. This forms an integral part of our business strategy.

We are convinced that we can only achieve lasting commercial success if we balance economic growth with

ecological and social responsibility.

Responsible business practices are the foundation of the Bayer Group's sustainable alignment. We can

identify and mitigate risks at an early stage by implementing this alignment in the areas of compliance

(e.g. anti‐corruption and responsible marketing), human resources policy, product stewardship, health,

environmental protection and safety, and supplier management. This is one of the key requirements for

society's acceptance of our business. On this basis, we aim to contribute to overcoming global challenges

with our innovations, and in so doing develop additional business opportunities.

Our Sustainability Approach

Our corporate strategy complies with the principles of sustainability in fulfilling our mission. Our objective

is to safeguard and boost the company's success, creating entrepreneurial value while also respecting social

values. We are developing products now that will be of great social benefit in the future and are safe in both

manufacture and application. This is the only way to generate sustainable and profitable growth, and secure

our future business success. Sustainability thus makes economic sense for the company. It does not play an

isolated role at Bayer but forms an integral part of our corporate strategy in the same way as the areas of

research or human resources.

The focus of our sustainability approach is on:

responsible business practices that reduce our business risks, and

our own innovative strength that both opens up new business opportunities for us

and enables us to generate economic, ecological and social benefits

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Our objective is to safeguard and boost the company's

success, creating entrepreneurial value while also respecting social values

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Contents

Message from the Managing Director 04

Company Highlights 05

Mission and Values 06

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities 08

Project Update 11

Mannschaft 12

WASH (Water, Agriculture, Sanitation

and Hygiene) 14

Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (SAHY) 16

Rehabilitation Program for J&K 18

Bayer‐RVJ School of Agriculture 20

Making Science Make Sense 22

Model Village Project 25

Village Training Program 27

Project Chiguru 30

Project Prerane 32

School Improvement Project and

Rural Education Initiatives 35

Bayer Child Care Program:

Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain 39

Learning for Life ‐ Creating Educational

Opportunities 41

Bayer in India ‐ A history of more

than 100 years 43

Bayer Sustainability ‐ Our Actions

Sustainability: An Integral Part of our Corporate Strategy

To Bayer, sustainability basically means future viability. This forms an integral part of our business strategy.

We are convinced that we can only achieve lasting commercial success if we balance economic growth with

ecological and social responsibility.

Responsible business practices are the foundation of the Bayer Group's sustainable alignment. We can

identify and mitigate risks at an early stage by implementing this alignment in the areas of compliance

(e.g. anti‐corruption and responsible marketing), human resources policy, product stewardship, health,

environmental protection and safety, and supplier management. This is one of the key requirements for

society's acceptance of our business. On this basis, we aim to contribute to overcoming global challenges

with our innovations, and in so doing develop additional business opportunities.

Our Sustainability Approach

Our corporate strategy complies with the principles of sustainability in fulfilling our mission. Our objective

is to safeguard and boost the company's success, creating entrepreneurial value while also respecting social

values. We are developing products now that will be of great social benefit in the future and are safe in both

manufacture and application. This is the only way to generate sustainable and profitable growth, and secure

our future business success. Sustainability thus makes economic sense for the company. It does not play an

isolated role at Bayer but forms an integral part of our corporate strategy in the same way as the areas of

research or human resources.

The focus of our sustainability approach is on:

responsible business practices that reduce our business risks, and

our own innovative strength that both opens up new business opportunities for us

and enables us to generate economic, ecological and social benefits

02 | Bayer India CSR Compendium 2015

Our objective is to safeguard and boost the company's

success, creating entrepreneurial value while also respecting social values

03 | Bayer India CSR Compendium 2015

Contents

Message from the Managing Director 04

Company Highlights 05

Mission and Values 06

Corporate Social Responsibility Activities 08

Project Update 11

Mannschaft 12

WASH (Water, Agriculture, Sanitation

and Hygiene) 14

Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (SAHY) 16

Rehabilitation Program for J&K 18

Bayer‐RVJ School of Agriculture 20

Making Science Make Sense 22

Model Village Project 25

Village Training Program 27

Project Chiguru 30

Project Prerane 32

School Improvement Project and

Rural Education Initiatives 35

Bayer Child Care Program:

Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain 39

Learning for Life ‐ Creating Educational

Opportunities 41

Bayer in India ‐ A history of more

than 100 years 43

Message from the Managing Director

Dear Readers,

I am delighted to present to you the first CSR Compendium for the Bayer Group of Companies in India. As a company whose driving force is innovation, we aim to provide solutions to the major challenges facing society such as the steady growth in world population and dwindling resource availability. Being a responsible corporate citizen, we are making targeted investments in the areas of science and education, health, social needs and community projects. This commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral element of our corporate policy.

CSR in India is undergoing a transformation. Changes as a consequence of the recent introduction and implementation of the new Companies Act by the Government of India, are significantly impacting Bayer’s sustainable development objectives.

The newly enacted Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 which has come into effect from April 2014, mandates companies with a stipulated turnover / profitability / net worth criteria to spend at least 2% of their average net profits made during 3 immediately preceding financial years, on CSR activities broadly prescribed in the law. Most Bayer companies in India come under the purview of this new Section.

The founding of “Farbenfabriken Bayer and Co. Ltd.” in Mumbai in 1896 marked the beginning of the history of Bayer in India. For us, CSR has always been a part of our supply chain operations. One of the most successful initiatives of Bayer in India is the Child Care Program, a social intervention model for mitigating child labor and protecting their right to education. No children in the fields ‐ that is our aim. As an extension of this program, there are several innovative CSR projects which constitute our portfolio today.

Richard van der MerweSenior Bayer Representative Bayer Group South Asia

Projects are being explored with the following strategic outlook as the basis:

1. Community Development ‐ projects such as WASH (Water, Agriculture, Sanitation and Hygiene), as well as programs on health and hygiene

2. Science Excellence ‐ focus on life science talents and frontier research

3. Customized Progress Pilots ‐ pioneering ideas and topics of nationwide importance

We view this Compendium as a tool that would help us measure, report and improve our performance in maximizing the impact of our CSR initiatives.

Our mission ‐ Bayer: Science For A Better Life ‐ is an ideal that we live up to every day. This commitment will continue to be our guiding principle in the years to come.

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Company Highlights

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Bayer: Science For A Better LifeBayer is a world‐class innovation company with a more than 150‐year history and core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture. We develop new molecules for use in innovative products and solutions to improve the health of humans, animals and plants. Our research and development activities are based on a profound understanding of the biochemical processes in living organisms.

With our products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time. The growing and increasingly aging world population requires improved medical care and an adequate supply of food. Bayer is improving people’s quality of life by preventing, alleviating and curing diseases. And we are helping to provide a reliable supply of high‐quality food, feed and plant‐based raw materials.

Our goal is to achieve and sustain leadership positions in our markets, thus creating value for our customers, stockholders and employees. To this end, our strategy is designed to help solve some of the most pressing challenges facing mankind, and by doing this exceptionally well we aim to strengthen the company’s earning power.

Since January 1, 2016, Bayer’s core business is managed by three divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science ‐ with the aim to grow profitably and thus increase the value of our company. The divisions hold leading positions in innovation‐driven growth markets. Together they make up a strong, attractive and balanced portfolio that is more resistant to fluctuations in economic conditions and to potential risks.

We are committed to operating sustainably and to addressing our social and ethical responsibilities as a corporate citizen, while at the same time respecting the interests of all our stakeholders.

All this goes to make up our mission‐ ‘Bayer: Science For A Better Life.’

Pharmaceuticals: Strong Organic GrowthThe Pharmaceuticals Division focuses on prescription drugs for the therapeutic areas of cardiology, oncology, gynecology, hematology and ophthalmology. With our innovative products, we seek to achieve a significant therapeutic benefit for patients, while at the same time satisfying the growth requirements of physicians and health insurers.

Consumer Health: Expanding with Major Brands Our goal is to further expand our strong position in the market for non‐prescription (over‐the‐counter) medicines, nutritional supplements and other self‐care products. We aim to lead the market in the countries and categories in which we compete. Key focus areas include driving forward integration of the consumer care businesses acquired in 2014 from Merck & Co., Inc., in the United States, and Dihon Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. in China.

Crop Science: Leading Market Position Bayer is the third largest innovative agricultural input company in the world and we aim to help make the agricultural economy more productive. Our goal is to grow faster than the market with a focus on generating profitable and sustainable growth through superior innovation and a customer‐centric approach to the market.

The Crop Science strategy is built on four key elements: first, enhancing the crop protection portfolio by developing more integrated solutions for major crops; second, increasing customer centricity along the entire value chain; third, leading the way in innovation in chemical and biological crop protection, seeds and the further development of digital farming; and fourth, expanding our seed footprint ‐ especially for soybeans and wheat ‐ through further acquisitions, in‐licensing agreements and partnerships.

Our goal at Animal Health is to strengthen our leadership position in the companion animals market and achieve profitable growth in the livestock market. We aim to achieve this by expanding our research and development activities and through selective in‐licensing and acquisitions.

Bayer House, the company’s headquarters in Thane, near Mumbai

(Richard van der Merwe)

Message from the Managing Director

Dear Readers,

I am delighted to present to you the first CSR Compendium for the Bayer Group of Companies in India. As a company whose driving force is innovation, we aim to provide solutions to the major challenges facing society such as the steady growth in world population and dwindling resource availability. Being a responsible corporate citizen, we are making targeted investments in the areas of science and education, health, social needs and community projects. This commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an integral element of our corporate policy.

CSR in India is undergoing a transformation. Changes as a consequence of the recent introduction and implementation of the new Companies Act by the Government of India, are significantly impacting Bayer’s sustainable development objectives.

The newly enacted Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 which has come into effect from April 2014, mandates companies with a stipulated turnover / profitability / net worth criteria to spend at least 2% of their average net profits made during 3 immediately preceding financial years, on CSR activities broadly prescribed in the law. Most Bayer companies in India come under the purview of this new Section.

The founding of “Farbenfabriken Bayer and Co. Ltd.” in Mumbai in 1896 marked the beginning of the history of Bayer in India. For us, CSR has always been a part of our supply chain operations. One of the most successful initiatives of Bayer in India is the Child Care Program, a social intervention model for mitigating child labor and protecting their right to education. No children in the fields ‐ that is our aim. As an extension of this program, there are several innovative CSR projects which constitute our portfolio today.

Richard van der MerweSenior Bayer Representative Bayer Group South Asia

Projects are being explored with the following strategic outlook as the basis:

1. Community Development ‐ projects such as WASH (Water, Agriculture, Sanitation and Hygiene), as well as programs on health and hygiene

2. Science Excellence ‐ focus on life science talents and frontier research

3. Customized Progress Pilots ‐ pioneering ideas and topics of nationwide importance

We view this Compendium as a tool that would help us measure, report and improve our performance in maximizing the impact of our CSR initiatives.

Our mission ‐ Bayer: Science For A Better Life ‐ is an ideal that we live up to every day. This commitment will continue to be our guiding principle in the years to come.

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Company Highlights

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Bayer: Science For A Better LifeBayer is a world‐class innovation company with a more than 150‐year history and core competencies in the fields of healthcare and agriculture. We develop new molecules for use in innovative products and solutions to improve the health of humans, animals and plants. Our research and development activities are based on a profound understanding of the biochemical processes in living organisms.

With our products, we are contributing to finding solutions to some of the major challenges of our time. The growing and increasingly aging world population requires improved medical care and an adequate supply of food. Bayer is improving people’s quality of life by preventing, alleviating and curing diseases. And we are helping to provide a reliable supply of high‐quality food, feed and plant‐based raw materials.

Our goal is to achieve and sustain leadership positions in our markets, thus creating value for our customers, stockholders and employees. To this end, our strategy is designed to help solve some of the most pressing challenges facing mankind, and by doing this exceptionally well we aim to strengthen the company’s earning power.

Since January 1, 2016, Bayer’s core business is managed by three divisions: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science ‐ with the aim to grow profitably and thus increase the value of our company. The divisions hold leading positions in innovation‐driven growth markets. Together they make up a strong, attractive and balanced portfolio that is more resistant to fluctuations in economic conditions and to potential risks.

We are committed to operating sustainably and to addressing our social and ethical responsibilities as a corporate citizen, while at the same time respecting the interests of all our stakeholders.

All this goes to make up our mission‐ ‘Bayer: Science For A Better Life.’

Pharmaceuticals: Strong Organic GrowthThe Pharmaceuticals Division focuses on prescription drugs for the therapeutic areas of cardiology, oncology, gynecology, hematology and ophthalmology. With our innovative products, we seek to achieve a significant therapeutic benefit for patients, while at the same time satisfying the growth requirements of physicians and health insurers.

Consumer Health: Expanding with Major Brands Our goal is to further expand our strong position in the market for non‐prescription (over‐the‐counter) medicines, nutritional supplements and other self‐care products. We aim to lead the market in the countries and categories in which we compete. Key focus areas include driving forward integration of the consumer care businesses acquired in 2014 from Merck & Co., Inc., in the United States, and Dihon Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. in China.

Crop Science: Leading Market Position Bayer is the third largest innovative agricultural input company in the world and we aim to help make the agricultural economy more productive. Our goal is to grow faster than the market with a focus on generating profitable and sustainable growth through superior innovation and a customer‐centric approach to the market.

The Crop Science strategy is built on four key elements: first, enhancing the crop protection portfolio by developing more integrated solutions for major crops; second, increasing customer centricity along the entire value chain; third, leading the way in innovation in chemical and biological crop protection, seeds and the further development of digital farming; and fourth, expanding our seed footprint ‐ especially for soybeans and wheat ‐ through further acquisitions, in‐licensing agreements and partnerships.

Our goal at Animal Health is to strengthen our leadership position in the companion animals market and achieve profitable growth in the livestock market. We aim to achieve this by expanding our research and development activities and through selective in‐licensing and acquisitions.

Bayer House, the company’s headquarters in Thane, near Mumbai

(Richard van der Merwe)

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Mission and Values

At Bayer, we are driven by our mission ‐ Bayer: Science For A Better Life.

Our products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their

quality of life. At the same time we want to create value through innovation,

growth and high earning power. As an inventor company, we lay strong

emphasis on setting trends in research‐intensive areas. Innovation is the basis

for our competitiveness and sustained growth. Our products help diagnose,

alleviate or cure diseases, improve the quality and adequacy of the global

food supply, and contribute significantly to an active, modern lifestyle.

At Bayer, we regard economy, ecology and social commitment as equally

important objectives. We work in the pursuit of our corporate goals:

to steadily create corporate value and generate high value‐addition

for the benefit of our stakeholders, our employees and the community.

Central to our culture are our values: LIFE ‐ Leadership, Integrity, Flexibility

and Efficiency. These principles provide us with the framework to guide

our day‐to‐day actions.

L - Leadership Be passionate for people and performance Show personal drive, inspire and motivate others Be accountable for actions and results, successes and failures Treat others fairly and with respect Give clear, candid and timely feedback Manage conflicts constructively Create value for our stockholders, customers, employees and society

I - Integrity Be a role model Comply with laws, regulations and good business practices Trust others and build trustful relationships Be honest and reliable Listen attentively and communicate appropriately Ensure sustainability: balance short‐term results

with long‐term requirements Care about people, safety and the environment

Central to our culture are our values: LIFE ‐

Leadership, Integrity, Flexibility and Efficiency.

These principles provide us with the framework to guide

our day‐to‐day actions.

Our products and services are designed

to benefit people and improve their

quality of life.

F - Flexibility

Drive change actively

Be ready to adapt to future trends and needs

Challenge the status quo

Think and act with customers in mind

Seek out opportunities and take calculated risks

Be open‐minded

Embrace lifelong learning

E - Efficiency

Manage resources smartly

Focus on activities that create value

Do things simply and effectively

Deliver with appropriate costs, speed and quality

Speed up good decision‐making

Be accountable for consistent execution

Collaborate for better solutions

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Mission and Values

At Bayer, we are driven by our mission ‐ Bayer: Science For A Better Life.

Our products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their

quality of life. At the same time we want to create value through innovation,

growth and high earning power. As an inventor company, we lay strong

emphasis on setting trends in research‐intensive areas. Innovation is the basis

for our competitiveness and sustained growth. Our products help diagnose,

alleviate or cure diseases, improve the quality and adequacy of the global

food supply, and contribute significantly to an active, modern lifestyle.

At Bayer, we regard economy, ecology and social commitment as equally

important objectives. We work in the pursuit of our corporate goals:

to steadily create corporate value and generate high value‐addition

for the benefit of our stakeholders, our employees and the community.

Central to our culture are our values: LIFE ‐ Leadership, Integrity, Flexibility

and Efficiency. These principles provide us with the framework to guide

our day‐to‐day actions.

L - Leadership Be passionate for people and performance Show personal drive, inspire and motivate others Be accountable for actions and results, successes and failures Treat others fairly and with respect Give clear, candid and timely feedback Manage conflicts constructively Create value for our stockholders, customers, employees and society

I - Integrity Be a role model Comply with laws, regulations and good business practices Trust others and build trustful relationships Be honest and reliable Listen attentively and communicate appropriately Ensure sustainability: balance short‐term results

with long‐term requirements Care about people, safety and the environment

Central to our culture are our values: LIFE ‐

Leadership, Integrity, Flexibility and Efficiency.

These principles provide us with the framework to guide

our day‐to‐day actions.

Our products and services are designed

to benefit people and improve their

quality of life.

F - Flexibility

Drive change actively

Be ready to adapt to future trends and needs

Challenge the status quo

Think and act with customers in mind

Seek out opportunities and take calculated risks

Be open‐minded

Embrace lifelong learning

E - Efficiency

Manage resources smartly

Focus on activities that create value

Do things simply and effectively

Deliver with appropriate costs, speed and quality

Speed up good decision‐making

Be accountable for consistent execution

Collaborate for better solutions

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Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

The new Companies Act 2013 has been enacted by

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

to replace the old legislation governing the

companies.

CSR Policy and Formation of Committees

In order to comply with the law, Bayer has rolled‐out

a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy in

accordance with the requirement of the legislation.

As prescribed by the law, a board level CSR

Committee has been formed comprising the

Managing Director and two other directors.

The board level CSR Committee is responsible for

formulating and monitoring the implementation of

the CSR policies of the respective companies.

In order to comply with the law, Bayer has

rolled‐out a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

Internally, a CSR Steering Committee has been

formed. It reviews the progress of the existing

projects; approves new project proposals within the

company and reports to the Board Committee on CSR.

The Bayer CSR Committee is working on an innovative

and sound future CSR portfolio around Science

Excellence, Education, Rural Development and Public

Health.

Project Monitoring Mechanism

For the CSR projects being managed through NGOs,

an effective monitoring mechanism has been put in

place. There are regular review meetings with the

project partners, site‐visits and also periodic impact

assessment against the baseline.

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1. Formulate CSR Policy

2. Recommend the CSR activity as specified in Schedule VII

3. Monitor CSR expenditure

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Companies need to spend a minimum of 2% of their average net profits made during the immediately preceding three financial years

CSRCommittee

Section 135 of The Companies Act, 2013 on Corporate Social Responsibility

Net Worth > ` 500 crores Turnover > ` 1000 crores Net Profit > ` 5 crores

Message from Managing Director of the Bayer Foundations

Thimo V Schmitt‐Lord

“Bayer's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model is value‐oriented. We promote a pioneering spirit in science and society. Since the beginning, Bayer Foundations have been converging on driving Bayer's inventor spirit beyond the edges of core business with focus on science excellence, education, health and social progress.

The roots of the Bayer Foundations go back to Friedrich Bayer Junior, who laid the cornerstone for the company's first foundation activities in 1897.

Today, Bayer’s foundation and donation programs support leading scientists, talented young researchers and innovative educational and social projects. The programs of the Bayer Foundations center around dedicated people who do outstanding work in the areas of science, education and social innovation, and thus crucially advance our society.

India is of strategic importance in Bayer’s social programs. For a number of decades, Bayer has successfully implemented many social projects in the area of CSR.

Many novel approaches are being planned to make CSR in India stand out as an example. This Compendium presents to you, the milestones reached with regard to our social innovation projects and their achievements in India. In the years to come, we will look forward to sharing progress updates on such projects as they further take shape. They underscore Bayer's image as a socially responsible corporate citizen driving progress, and pioneering spirit not only in business and academia but also in society.”

Bayer CSR Committee is working on

an innovative and sound, future

CSR portfolio around Science

Excellence, Education, Rural

Development and Public Health.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Activities

The new Companies Act 2013 has been enacted by

Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India

to replace the old legislation governing the

companies.

CSR Policy and Formation of Committees

In order to comply with the law, Bayer has rolled‐out

a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy in

accordance with the requirement of the legislation.

As prescribed by the law, a board level CSR

Committee has been formed comprising the

Managing Director and two other directors.

The board level CSR Committee is responsible for

formulating and monitoring the implementation of

the CSR policies of the respective companies.

In order to comply with the law, Bayer has

rolled‐out a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

Internally, a CSR Steering Committee has been

formed. It reviews the progress of the existing

projects; approves new project proposals within the

company and reports to the Board Committee on CSR.

The Bayer CSR Committee is working on an innovative

and sound future CSR portfolio around Science

Excellence, Education, Rural Development and Public

Health.

Project Monitoring Mechanism

For the CSR projects being managed through NGOs,

an effective monitoring mechanism has been put in

place. There are regular review meetings with the

project partners, site‐visits and also periodic impact

assessment against the baseline.

Co

mp

osi

tio

n

Consists of three or more directors

Fun

ctio

ns

1. Formulate CSR Policy

2. Recommend the CSR activity as specified in Schedule VII

3. Monitor CSR expenditure

Co

ntr

ibu

tio

n

Companies need to spend a minimum of 2% of their average net profits made during the immediately preceding three financial years

CSRCommittee

Section 135 of The Companies Act, 2013 on Corporate Social Responsibility

Net Worth > ` 500 crores Turnover > ` 1000 crores Net Profit > ` 5 crores

Message from Managing Director of the Bayer Foundations

Thimo V Schmitt‐Lord

“Bayer's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model is value‐oriented. We promote a pioneering spirit in science and society. Since the beginning, Bayer Foundations have been converging on driving Bayer's inventor spirit beyond the edges of core business with focus on science excellence, education, health and social progress.

The roots of the Bayer Foundations go back to Friedrich Bayer Junior, who laid the cornerstone for the company's first foundation activities in 1897.

Today, Bayer’s foundation and donation programs support leading scientists, talented young researchers and innovative educational and social projects. The programs of the Bayer Foundations center around dedicated people who do outstanding work in the areas of science, education and social innovation, and thus crucially advance our society.

India is of strategic importance in Bayer’s social programs. For a number of decades, Bayer has successfully implemented many social projects in the area of CSR.

Many novel approaches are being planned to make CSR in India stand out as an example. This Compendium presents to you, the milestones reached with regard to our social innovation projects and their achievements in India. In the years to come, we will look forward to sharing progress updates on such projects as they further take shape. They underscore Bayer's image as a socially responsible corporate citizen driving progress, and pioneering spirit not only in business and academia but also in society.”

Bayer CSR Committee is working on

an innovative and sound, future

CSR portfolio around Science

Excellence, Education, Rural

Development and Public Health.

As a part of CSR activities, health camps were organized in project villages. During these camps, data about the general health situation in the surrounding villages was collected so that appropriate interventions could be envisaged. In addition to providing medicines, raising awareness about health issues was also taken up.

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Projects Update

As a part of CSR activities, health camps were organized in project villages. During these camps, data about the general health situation in the surrounding villages was collected so that appropriate interventions could be envisaged. In addition to providing medicines, raising awareness about health issues was also taken up.

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Projects Update

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sarvodaya Integrated Rural Development Society

Location: Kadivala and Managalagudda, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

This is a Social Leadership Program initiated by the Bayer India Human Resources Department.

Methodology:

Rural development activities are taken up by volunteers in order to contribute to society and inculcate

team spirit within participating Bayer employees.

Highlights of the Project:

Activities carried out during Mannschaft were school infrastructure repair, setting up of Information

and Communication Technology lab for school children, low‐cost toilet construction and demonstration,

anti‐tobacco campaign, health and hygiene awareness campaigns. A tree plantation activity was taken up

as part of which a number of fruit saplings were planted. Dental camps for children were organized under the

supervision of a team from P. M. Nadagoud Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot.

In addition, an oral hygiene awareness workshop was conducted by a team of dentists for both students and

their parents.

“Mannschaft is a useful initiative for us. As part of this effort, Bayer’s employees come regularly to our village and work here with a social

mission. They took up the renovation of our school and installed a computer lab. This has helped so much that parents are now

enthusiastically sending their children to school. Bayer staff have also established a Reverse Osmosis plant for purified water. This is also

helping in improving the health of our people.”

Dade Saab, Principal, Government School,

Kadivala village, Koppal district, Karnataka

Mannschaft ‐ A Social Leadership Program

“What I realized on a personal front was that happiness is not always dependent on material things and language is not always a barrier for

communication. In spite of not knowing the local language, the Mannschaft group was able to communicate with the people

and mobilize them for the health check.

It is a journey which has just begun with a great vision and purpose. This being a first small step towards that, I will

feel happy only when the same achieves its purpose i.e. to bring sustainable change in the lives of the people of Kadivala village.”

Sunil Narwani, Head ‐ Commercial Business Unit Controlling

Bayer India

Mannschaft is a Social Leadership Program initiated by the Bayer India

Human Resources Department. Rural development activities are

taken up by volunteers in order to contribute to society and

inculcate team spirit within participating Bayer employees.

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sarvodaya Integrated Rural Development Society

Location: Kadivala and Managalagudda, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

This is a Social Leadership Program initiated by the Bayer India Human Resources Department.

Methodology:

Rural development activities are taken up by volunteers in order to contribute to society and inculcate

team spirit within participating Bayer employees.

Highlights of the Project:

Activities carried out during Mannschaft were school infrastructure repair, setting up of Information

and Communication Technology lab for school children, low‐cost toilet construction and demonstration,

anti‐tobacco campaign, health and hygiene awareness campaigns. A tree plantation activity was taken up

as part of which a number of fruit saplings were planted. Dental camps for children were organized under the

supervision of a team from P. M. Nadagoud Memorial Dental College and Hospital, Bagalkot.

In addition, an oral hygiene awareness workshop was conducted by a team of dentists for both students and

their parents.

“Mannschaft is a useful initiative for us. As part of this effort, Bayer’s employees come regularly to our village and work here with a social

mission. They took up the renovation of our school and installed a computer lab. This has helped so much that parents are now

enthusiastically sending their children to school. Bayer staff have also established a Reverse Osmosis plant for purified water. This is also

helping in improving the health of our people.”

Dade Saab, Principal, Government School,

Kadivala village, Koppal district, Karnataka

Mannschaft ‐ A Social Leadership Program

“What I realized on a personal front was that happiness is not always dependent on material things and language is not always a barrier for

communication. In spite of not knowing the local language, the Mannschaft group was able to communicate with the people

and mobilize them for the health check.

It is a journey which has just begun with a great vision and purpose. This being a first small step towards that, I will

feel happy only when the same achieves its purpose i.e. to bring sustainable change in the lives of the people of Kadivala village.”

Sunil Narwani, Head ‐ Commercial Business Unit Controlling

Bayer India

Mannschaft is a Social Leadership Program initiated by the Bayer India

Human Resources Department. Rural development activities are

taken up by volunteers in order to contribute to society and

inculcate team spirit within participating Bayer employees.

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Three years

Implementation Partner: Effort

Location: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Objectives of the Project:

Improvement of public health through enhancing sanitation and conservation of pure natural resources.

Methodology:

Preventive healthcare can be improved in the target villages if cleanliness is enhanced and natural resources are

protected from pollutants. The methodology mainly involves intense training of the rural communities in order

to change their mindset and habits.

Highlights of the Project:

The objective of the WASH Project is to reach out and sensitize 60,000 farmers. The project has been

envisaged to enhance understanding in farmers about suitable utilization of existing resources for better results.

A systematic engagement methodology has been planned to achieve the appropriate results. In the first phase,

water was taken up as an important resource to focus on. As a part of this, 24 water borewells have been

repaired across 13 villages. This helps agricultural purposes significantly. Similarly, new roads have been

constructed in five villages to facilitate transportation. On the hygiene aspect, 529 unused toilets (already

existing as a part of Government‐led programs) have been brought into use. The project also facilitated the

sanctioning of 3,424 new toilets from the Government department for the project area.

WASH (Water, Agriculture, Sanitation and Hygiene)

“I have been living along with my family for the past 10 years in Hulebeedu village. I came to know about the Bayer‐Effort program

in our village. Krupa is the representative for this program in our village and she has conducted regular meetings on health and sanitation. I was

motivated and got involved in this program. We formed a group for conducting further activities in our village, to influence behavioral

changes regarding personal health, sanitation practices and water usage. The entire village and especially the streets in our colony

are looking clean and green after the Bayer‐Effort program.”

Rangamma, Volunteer

Hulebeedu village, Alluru mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh

The program mainly focuses on public health through improving sanitation and

conservation of pure natural resources. The methodology

involves intense training of rural communities

in order to change their mindset and habits.

Joerg Rehbein

“As a commercial enterprise, Bayer is a part of

the society. The company’s business activity

is therefore closely linked with the social

environment. There must be a healthy balance

between economy, ecology and society, and this

conviction is the basis of our business model and

daily actions. As a company, we are firmly rooted

in society ‐ as a reliable employer and trainer, as a

good neighbor at our locations, as an organization

that uses and protects natural resources. It comes

naturally to us to deal with people and nature

in a respectful and sustainable manner, to act

unconditionally in accordance with applicable

laws, and to maintain the highest standards in

everything that we do.

This commitment is an integral element of Bayer’s

corporate policy. Through projects such as WASH

(Water, Sanitation, Agriculture and Hygiene) and

SAHY (Sanitation and Hygiene in schools), we

intend to reach out to the rural communities and

work towards a change in mindset. We intend to

reach out to 60,000 farmers through WASH and

around 1000 school children through SAHY.”

Message from the Head of Bayer CropScience Indian Subcontinent

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Three years

Implementation Partner: Effort

Location: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Objectives of the Project:

Improvement of public health through enhancing sanitation and conservation of pure natural resources.

Methodology:

Preventive healthcare can be improved in the target villages if cleanliness is enhanced and natural resources are

protected from pollutants. The methodology mainly involves intense training of the rural communities in order

to change their mindset and habits.

Highlights of the Project:

The objective of the WASH Project is to reach out and sensitize 60,000 farmers. The project has been

envisaged to enhance understanding in farmers about suitable utilization of existing resources for better results.

A systematic engagement methodology has been planned to achieve the appropriate results. In the first phase,

water was taken up as an important resource to focus on. As a part of this, 24 water borewells have been

repaired across 13 villages. This helps agricultural purposes significantly. Similarly, new roads have been

constructed in five villages to facilitate transportation. On the hygiene aspect, 529 unused toilets (already

existing as a part of Government‐led programs) have been brought into use. The project also facilitated the

sanctioning of 3,424 new toilets from the Government department for the project area.

WASH (Water, Agriculture, Sanitation and Hygiene)

“I have been living along with my family for the past 10 years in Hulebeedu village. I came to know about the Bayer‐Effort program

in our village. Krupa is the representative for this program in our village and she has conducted regular meetings on health and sanitation. I was

motivated and got involved in this program. We formed a group for conducting further activities in our village, to influence behavioral

changes regarding personal health, sanitation practices and water usage. The entire village and especially the streets in our colony

are looking clean and green after the Bayer‐Effort program.”

Rangamma, Volunteer

Hulebeedu village, Alluru mandal, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh

The program mainly focuses on public health through improving sanitation and

conservation of pure natural resources. The methodology

involves intense training of rural communities

in order to change their mindset and habits.

Joerg Rehbein

“As a commercial enterprise, Bayer is a part of

the society. The company’s business activity

is therefore closely linked with the social

environment. There must be a healthy balance

between economy, ecology and society, and this

conviction is the basis of our business model and

daily actions. As a company, we are firmly rooted

in society ‐ as a reliable employer and trainer, as a

good neighbor at our locations, as an organization

that uses and protects natural resources. It comes

naturally to us to deal with people and nature

in a respectful and sustainable manner, to act

unconditionally in accordance with applicable

laws, and to maintain the highest standards in

everything that we do.

This commitment is an integral element of Bayer’s

corporate policy. Through projects such as WASH

(Water, Sanitation, Agriculture and Hygiene) and

SAHY (Sanitation and Hygiene in schools), we

intend to reach out to the rural communities and

work towards a change in mindset. We intend to

reach out to 60,000 farmers through WASH and

around 1000 school children through SAHY.”

Message from the Head of Bayer CropScience Indian Subcontinent

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: One year

Implementation Partner: Effort

Location: Six villages, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Objectives of the Project:

SAHY supports efforts to realize our vision where all

children go to schools that provide a safe, healthy and

comfortable environment.

Methodology:

Sanitation and hygiene in schools have a very significant

impact. They improve attendance, health and cognitive

development, increase girls' participation, establish

positive behavior, offer the opportunity to introduce

better practices in families and communities. It also

addresses issues of inequity and exclusion.

Highlights of the Project:

Access and delivery of safe drinking water is increasingly

becoming a big challenge in rural areas. In keeping with

the key deliverables set at the beginning of the Project,

Reverse Osmosis plants have been set up in 5 schools to

provide purified water to students.

To increase awareness of cleanliness aspects, sanitation

blocks have been constructed in 7 schools. In addition to

intense training sessions on hygiene such as hand‐washing

and clean maintenance of surroundings, hands‐on

demonstrations are also conducted. For cognitive

development in children, promotion of recreational

activities, has been taken up. Towards this end, sports and

games kits have been provided to 5 schools. Nearly 1000

children have benefitted from these facilities.

Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (SAHY)

Providing a Safe, Healthy Environment

The objective of the Project is to realize the vision that all children

should go to schools that provide a safe, healthy and comfortable environment for them to grow.

“Our school has 230 pupils studying from

classes I to VIII in Telugu medium. We have

sufficient class rooms and a play ground,

but have no other facilities to improve their

physical and health aspects. Effort with the

help of Bayer came forward immediately.

The team has worked diligently for two

months at the end of which, our school has

sufficient sitting benches for all the children,

separate toilets for both boys and girls, a

modern purified drinking Reverse Osmosis

(RO) water plant, water cans for every

classroom as well as play materials. Bayer

staff have also visited our school and

interacted with the students and teachers.

We are very thankful to Bayer for providing

all these facilities for our students.”

Sankuru Raja RaoHead Master MPUP School

Peta Sannegandla Karempudi

Guntur district Andhra Pradesh

Preventive healthcare can be improved in the target

villages if cleanliness is enhanced and natural

resources are protected from pollutants.

To increase awareness on cleanliness aspects, sanitation blocks have been

constructed in 7 schools. In addition to intense training sessions on hygiene such as

hand‐washing and clean maintenance of surroundings, hands‐on demonstrations are

also conducted.

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: One year

Implementation Partner: Effort

Location: Six villages, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh

Objectives of the Project:

SAHY supports efforts to realize our vision where all

children go to schools that provide a safe, healthy and

comfortable environment.

Methodology:

Sanitation and hygiene in schools have a very significant

impact. They improve attendance, health and cognitive

development, increase girls' participation, establish

positive behavior, offer the opportunity to introduce

better practices in families and communities. It also

addresses issues of inequity and exclusion.

Highlights of the Project:

Access and delivery of safe drinking water is increasingly

becoming a big challenge in rural areas. In keeping with

the key deliverables set at the beginning of the Project,

Reverse Osmosis plants have been set up in 5 schools to

provide purified water to students.

To increase awareness of cleanliness aspects, sanitation

blocks have been constructed in 7 schools. In addition to

intense training sessions on hygiene such as hand‐washing

and clean maintenance of surroundings, hands‐on

demonstrations are also conducted. For cognitive

development in children, promotion of recreational

activities, has been taken up. Towards this end, sports and

games kits have been provided to 5 schools. Nearly 1000

children have benefitted from these facilities.

Sanitation and Hygiene in Schools (SAHY)

Providing a Safe, Healthy Environment

The objective of the Project is to realize the vision that all children

should go to schools that provide a safe, healthy and comfortable environment for them to grow.

“Our school has 230 pupils studying from

classes I to VIII in Telugu medium. We have

sufficient class rooms and a play ground,

but have no other facilities to improve their

physical and health aspects. Effort with the

help of Bayer came forward immediately.

The team has worked diligently for two

months at the end of which, our school has

sufficient sitting benches for all the children,

separate toilets for both boys and girls, a

modern purified drinking Reverse Osmosis

(RO) water plant, water cans for every

classroom as well as play materials. Bayer

staff have also visited our school and

interacted with the students and teachers.

We are very thankful to Bayer for providing

all these facilities for our students.”

Sankuru Raja RaoHead Master MPUP School

Peta Sannegandla Karempudi

Guntur district Andhra Pradesh

Preventive healthcare can be improved in the target

villages if cleanliness is enhanced and natural

resources are protected from pollutants.

To increase awareness on cleanliness aspects, sanitation blocks have been

constructed in 7 schools. In addition to intense training sessions on hygiene such as

hand‐washing and clean maintenance of surroundings, hands‐on demonstrations are

also conducted.

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: One year

Implementation Partner: Save the Children

Location: North Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir

Objectives of the Project:

An integrated rural development program is being implemented in the flood affected villages (2014)

of Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu & Kashmir.

Methodology:

A three‐pronged approach has been envisaged to create a meaningful impact. The first step of setting up

educational camps for children has been taken up. These camps provide a safe and a hygienic atmosphere

for the continuance of academics. The second line of action is to restore livelihood support to families.

The third is to enhance awareness on sanitation and cleanliness to ensure betterment of health in families

located in flood affected areas.

Highlights of the Project:

Winter education camps have been setup to help the children cope with their studies. Ten such camps

were organized, reaching out to 1000 children. In order to sensitize children on the importance of

sanitation and hygiene, WASH awareness campaign has been taken up. As a part of the campaign,

construction of 20 hand‐washing stations in schools and restoration of child‐friendly toilets have been

completed benefitting 4000 children. To further help the flood‐affected population, livelihood support has

been provided to 173 families in the region.

Rehabilitation Program for J&K

Striving for a Better Education ‐ Anisa's Story

Anisa believes that dreams do come true. She is currently in high school and wants to become a lawyer. Her father is a farmer and the family is poor. They live in Kalani village in Poonch which was severely affected by the floods and the schools were completely damaged. Moreover, the severe winter months ensured that most of the children stayed at home. Save the Children with the support of Bayer, initiated a child‐friendly and inclusive learning environment through winter education camps that lasted for three months in the aftermath of the floods. Well‐qualified teachers were hired to teach children till the time the schools became operational. Mathematics, Social Sciences and languages, both English and Urdu, were also taught.

Anisa Sultan was a student at the Winter Education Camp. Speaking about it she said, "I was at home when the Government announced winter vacations in the aftermath of the disaster. My father could not afford to pay the tuition fee for additional coaching, so I would study by myself. The winter education camps helped me cope with my studies and makeup for lost time."

With Bayer’s support, Save the Children has set up health interventions to meet

the needs of children and families in

flood affected communities.

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Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: One year

Implementation Partner: Save the Children

Location: North Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir

Objectives of the Project:

An integrated rural development program is being implemented in the flood affected villages (2014)

of Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Anantnag, Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu & Kashmir.

Methodology:

A three‐pronged approach has been envisaged to create a meaningful impact. The first step of setting up

educational camps for children has been taken up. These camps provide a safe and a hygienic atmosphere

for the continuance of academics. The second line of action is to restore livelihood support to families.

The third is to enhance awareness on sanitation and cleanliness to ensure betterment of health in families

located in flood affected areas.

Highlights of the Project:

Winter education camps have been setup to help the children cope with their studies. Ten such camps

were organized, reaching out to 1000 children. In order to sensitize children on the importance of

sanitation and hygiene, WASH awareness campaign has been taken up. As a part of the campaign,

construction of 20 hand‐washing stations in schools and restoration of child‐friendly toilets have been

completed benefitting 4000 children. To further help the flood‐affected population, livelihood support has

been provided to 173 families in the region.

Rehabilitation Program for J&K

Striving for a Better Education ‐ Anisa's Story

Anisa believes that dreams do come true. She is currently in high school and wants to become a lawyer. Her father is a farmer and the family is poor. They live in Kalani village in Poonch which was severely affected by the floods and the schools were completely damaged. Moreover, the severe winter months ensured that most of the children stayed at home. Save the Children with the support of Bayer, initiated a child‐friendly and inclusive learning environment through winter education camps that lasted for three months in the aftermath of the floods. Well‐qualified teachers were hired to teach children till the time the schools became operational. Mathematics, Social Sciences and languages, both English and Urdu, were also taught.

Anisa Sultan was a student at the Winter Education Camp. Speaking about it she said, "I was at home when the Government announced winter vacations in the aftermath of the disaster. My father could not afford to pay the tuition fee for additional coaching, so I would study by myself. The winter education camps helped me cope with my studies and makeup for lost time."

With Bayer’s support, Save the Children has set up health interventions to meet

the needs of children and families in

flood affected communities.

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Year of Commencement: Operational since 2007

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Vignana Jyothi

Location: Medak

Objectives of the Project:

Bayer‐Ramanaidu Vignana Jyothi School of Agriculture (Bayer ‐ RVJ School of Agriculture) took shape as a

part of Bayer’s overarching objective to boost and nurture science education, and to unlock the potential of

bringing scientific training and education to be a part of our sustainable agricultural practices. The school is

an educational initiative developed and implemented as an innate part of the Child Care Program, a social

intervention model that aims at getting children off the fields of contract farmers and into the school.

Methodology:

The school conducts two 6‐months Farm Assistantship courses every year with an intake of about

30 students each time.

Highlights of the Project:

The Farm Assistantship course is offered free of charge to underprivileged students in addition to placement

assistance on completion of the course. The content covers topics such as an introduction to agriculture

including basics in seed production techniques and principles of integrated crop protection. Plant diseases

and their appearance on the fields are also tackled. A knowledge base in business administration including

agricultural marketing and communication forms an integral part of the curriculum. In addition, special guest

lecturers are invited to speak on selected topics. As a part of CSR funding, additional lab facilities such as

farm technology lab, plant protection and extension, soil and water management, seed technology and

soil science lab were implemented on the campus. To date, more than 300 students have graduated

from this school.

Bayer‐RVJ School of Agriculture

“Indian agriculture is undergoing a rapid change. Technological advancements such as yield enhancement, superior production methods and quality‐driven

protocols are increasingly gaining prominence. In this light, vocational training as offered by the Bayer‐RVJ School, gains immense significance. It offers an excellent

opportunity to young people from under‐privileged backgrounds to gain a practical understanding at field‐level. By offering this course free‐of‐charge to

students, the school is helping them to secure their future.”

D N Rao, General SecretaryVignana Jyothi, Hyderabad

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The Farm Assistantship course is offered free of charge to students in addition to placement assistance on

completion of the course. The content covers topics such as

an introduction to agriculture including basics in seed production

techniques and principles of integrated crop protection.

“We are very fortunate to get practical experience at the Bayer‐RVJ School. We are also lucky to have very experienced professors here.”

K Srinivas Goud, Student

Bayer‐RVJ School of Agriculture, Medak, Hyderabad

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Year of Commencement: Operational since 2007

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Vignana Jyothi

Location: Medak

Objectives of the Project:

Bayer‐Ramanaidu Vignana Jyothi School of Agriculture (Bayer ‐ RVJ School of Agriculture) took shape as a

part of Bayer’s overarching objective to boost and nurture science education, and to unlock the potential of

bringing scientific training and education to be a part of our sustainable agricultural practices. The school is

an educational initiative developed and implemented as an innate part of the Child Care Program, a social

intervention model that aims at getting children off the fields of contract farmers and into the school.

Methodology:

The school conducts two 6‐months Farm Assistantship courses every year with an intake of about

30 students each time.

Highlights of the Project:

The Farm Assistantship course is offered free of charge to underprivileged students in addition to placement

assistance on completion of the course. The content covers topics such as an introduction to agriculture

including basics in seed production techniques and principles of integrated crop protection. Plant diseases

and their appearance on the fields are also tackled. A knowledge base in business administration including

agricultural marketing and communication forms an integral part of the curriculum. In addition, special guest

lecturers are invited to speak on selected topics. As a part of CSR funding, additional lab facilities such as

farm technology lab, plant protection and extension, soil and water management, seed technology and

soil science lab were implemented on the campus. To date, more than 300 students have graduated

from this school.

Bayer‐RVJ School of Agriculture

“Indian agriculture is undergoing a rapid change. Technological advancements such as yield enhancement, superior production methods and quality‐driven

protocols are increasingly gaining prominence. In this light, vocational training as offered by the Bayer‐RVJ School, gains immense significance. It offers an excellent

opportunity to young people from under‐privileged backgrounds to gain a practical understanding at field‐level. By offering this course free‐of‐charge to

students, the school is helping them to secure their future.”

D N Rao, General SecretaryVignana Jyothi, Hyderabad

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The Farm Assistantship course is offered free of charge to students in addition to placement assistance on

completion of the course. The content covers topics such as

an introduction to agriculture including basics in seed production

techniques and principles of integrated crop protection.

“We are very fortunate to get practical experience at the Bayer‐RVJ School. We are also lucky to have very experienced professors here.”

K Srinivas Goud, Student

Bayer‐RVJ School of Agriculture, Medak, Hyderabad

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Year of Commencement: Operational since 2007

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation partner: Grey Sim

Location: Mumbai, Vapi, Noida, Himmatnagar

Objectives of the Project:

Bayer has a strong stake in helping to improve science education and to ensure that all individuals are

scientifically literate. The "Making Science Make Sense” program provides school students with an insight

into everyday natural science phenomena with the help of interesting and educative experiments.

Methodology:

The Making Science Make Sense (MSMS) program is an initiative that promotes science literacy among

students through hands‐on, inquiry‐based science learning.

Highlights of the Project:

For Bayer, promoting science and research, developing talents and improving educational opportunities,

and especially promoting science education are key objectives. Making Science Make Sense has been

conceptualized in a specific way that includes live demonstrations, experiments, audio‐visual tools and

interactive sessions to enhance the learning experience and make sure that science is taught in a way that's

enjoyable and fun. The program was launched in India in 2007. Making Science Make Sense is being conducted

for classes V and VI. Currently, 20 schools in Mumbai, and additional schools in Greater Noida, Ankleshwar

and Vapi also participate in this program.

Making Science Make Sense

“Very interesting and innovative way of teaching the children to make complex gadgets in a simple way.”

N Lakshmi, Teacher Bombay Scottish School, Powai

“Good involvement of students and class participation.”

Amekana Singh, TeacherRyan International School, Kandivili

“We really appreciate your hard work and concern for the students, keep it up. But we expect more such seminars from your side and other people too.”

Varsha Kadakia, Teacher

Mother of Hope School, Ashadham

“It was really a good experience for the children. They learnt many important aspects related to the experiments they performed and acquired good knowledge.”

Dorothy J. Kelshikin, Teacher

Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane

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Making Science Make Sense is designed in a specific way that includes live demonstrations,

experiments, audio‐visual tools and interactive sessions to

enhance the learning experience and make sure that science is taught

in a way that's enjoyable and fun.

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Year of Commencement: Operational since 2007

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation partner: Grey Sim

Location: Mumbai, Vapi, Noida, Himmatnagar

Objectives of the Project:

Bayer has a strong stake in helping to improve science education and to ensure that all individuals are

scientifically literate. The "Making Science Make Sense” program provides school students with an insight

into everyday natural science phenomena with the help of interesting and educative experiments.

Methodology:

The Making Science Make Sense (MSMS) program is an initiative that promotes science literacy among

students through hands‐on, inquiry‐based science learning.

Highlights of the Project:

For Bayer, promoting science and research, developing talents and improving educational opportunities,

and especially promoting science education are key objectives. Making Science Make Sense has been

conceptualized in a specific way that includes live demonstrations, experiments, audio‐visual tools and

interactive sessions to enhance the learning experience and make sure that science is taught in a way that's

enjoyable and fun. The program was launched in India in 2007. Making Science Make Sense is being conducted

for classes V and VI. Currently, 20 schools in Mumbai, and additional schools in Greater Noida, Ankleshwar

and Vapi also participate in this program.

Making Science Make Sense

“Very interesting and innovative way of teaching the children to make complex gadgets in a simple way.”

N Lakshmi, Teacher Bombay Scottish School, Powai

“Good involvement of students and class participation.”

Amekana Singh, TeacherRyan International School, Kandivili

“We really appreciate your hard work and concern for the students, keep it up. But we expect more such seminars from your side and other people too.”

Varsha Kadakia, Teacher

Mother of Hope School, Ashadham

“It was really a good experience for the children. They learnt many important aspects related to the experiments they performed and acquired good knowledge.”

Dorothy J. Kelshikin, Teacher

Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane

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Making Science Make Sense is designed in a specific way that includes live demonstrations,

experiments, audio‐visual tools and interactive sessions to

enhance the learning experience and make sure that science is taught

in a way that's enjoyable and fun.

Year of Commencement: 2012

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sarvodaya Integrated Rural Development Society

Location: Kadivala and Mangalagudda, North Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:The Model Village Project has been envisaged to foster rural development to benefit village population. The project focuses on key aspects such as fostering educational initiatives, knowledge transfer on novel, sustainable ways to enhance agricultural productivity, and improvement of health and livelihood opportunities. Being implemented as a pilot in two villages ‐ Mangalagudda and Kadivala in North Karnataka – the Model Village Project aims to nurture rural development through the concept of empowerment.

Methodology:Model Village Project is based on a holistic approach that nurtures important initiatives such as introduction of drip irrigation, facilitating soil testing, organizing human & animal health camps, implementing Vidya Prayas scholarships for school‐going children, productivity enhancement training for farmers, establishing an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lab for Model Village children.

Highlights of the Project:These interventions are presenting encouraging results. Collective saving habits are being inculcated through the conceptualization of Self Help Groups (SHGs) for women, to support livelihood activities such as goat and sheep rearing, and purchase of essential agricultural equipment. Both the villages ‐ Kadivala and Mangalagudda ‐ collectively have formed 23 SHGs. More than 250 women have enrolled as SHG members.

The Reverse Osmosis plant is helping to improve the overall health and hygiene standards. About 120 households are being benefitted directly due to this initiative.

The introduction of Vidya Prayas scholarships for young, underprivileged students and establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lab is helping to enhance school attendance.

Model Village Project

“Ever since Bayer came to our village, we have seen a lot of improvement. Our school especially has been upgraded. A computer lab has been set up

for children. This has increased the children's interest in learning. Many repairs have been done to make the school an attractive place for

children. In addition, a water plant was established that gives us access to purified water. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude

to Bayer for supporting various programs in Kadivala village. With your expertise, we can now look forward to a better future.”

Bimappa Tipanna Huler, Village Panchayat President

Malgitti Panchayat, Kushtagi taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka

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Bayer in cooperation with Vignana Jyothi, a reputed NGO, established the Bayer‐Ramanaidu Vignana Jyothi School of Agriculture (Bayer ‐ RVJ School of Agriculture) in Medak district near Hyderabad. Bayer ‐ RVJ School of Agriculture runs

a six‐months full‐time residential vocational training program in agriculture.

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Year of Commencement: 2012

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sarvodaya Integrated Rural Development Society

Location: Kadivala and Mangalagudda, North Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:The Model Village Project has been envisaged to foster rural development to benefit village population. The project focuses on key aspects such as fostering educational initiatives, knowledge transfer on novel, sustainable ways to enhance agricultural productivity, and improvement of health and livelihood opportunities. Being implemented as a pilot in two villages ‐ Mangalagudda and Kadivala in North Karnataka – the Model Village Project aims to nurture rural development through the concept of empowerment.

Methodology:Model Village Project is based on a holistic approach that nurtures important initiatives such as introduction of drip irrigation, facilitating soil testing, organizing human & animal health camps, implementing Vidya Prayas scholarships for school‐going children, productivity enhancement training for farmers, establishing an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lab for Model Village children.

Highlights of the Project:These interventions are presenting encouraging results. Collective saving habits are being inculcated through the conceptualization of Self Help Groups (SHGs) for women, to support livelihood activities such as goat and sheep rearing, and purchase of essential agricultural equipment. Both the villages ‐ Kadivala and Mangalagudda ‐ collectively have formed 23 SHGs. More than 250 women have enrolled as SHG members.

The Reverse Osmosis plant is helping to improve the overall health and hygiene standards. About 120 households are being benefitted directly due to this initiative.

The introduction of Vidya Prayas scholarships for young, underprivileged students and establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) lab is helping to enhance school attendance.

Model Village Project

“Ever since Bayer came to our village, we have seen a lot of improvement. Our school especially has been upgraded. A computer lab has been set up

for children. This has increased the children's interest in learning. Many repairs have been done to make the school an attractive place for

children. In addition, a water plant was established that gives us access to purified water. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude

to Bayer for supporting various programs in Kadivala village. With your expertise, we can now look forward to a better future.”

Bimappa Tipanna Huler, Village Panchayat President

Malgitti Panchayat, Kushtagi taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka

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Bayer in cooperation with Vignana Jyothi, a reputed NGO, established the Bayer‐Ramanaidu Vignana Jyothi School of Agriculture (Bayer ‐ RVJ School of Agriculture) in Medak district near Hyderabad. Bayer ‐ RVJ School of Agriculture runs

a six‐months full‐time residential vocational training program in agriculture.

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“The project interventions have encouraged the villagers to try

alternative livelihood options. This has contributed to better

understanding about how to improve oneself financially along with

other aspects such as education, better health and proper sanitation.”

Vitthalrao Raghavendrarao Patil, Village Elder

Kadivala village, Koppal district, Karnataka

Being implemented as a pilot in two villages ‐

Mangalagudda and Kadivala in North Karnataka ‐ the Model

Village Project aims to nurture rural development through the

concept of 'empowerment.’

Village Training Program

Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sarvodaya Integrated Rural

Development Society

Location: Hanumanal, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

Most of the Bayer seeds business in India takes place in and around small villages. In order to build a strong

relationship with the rural community, Bayer has taken up activities that are focused on improving livelihood

and enhancing income generation opportunities for villagers that would help them lead a life of dignity.

Methodology:

The focus of the program is training rural youth on agricultural and non‐agricultural income generation

opportunities in select villages.

A group of 25 highly motivated village youth have been identified and provided with intensive training on

best practices and newer technologies in areas such as goat rearing, low cost poultry, animal husbandry,

tailoring, plumbing and crop production etc.

This group has become central to the activity and is helping in further cascading this knowledge to their

fellow villagers (Training‐the‐Trainer program). The group will further form subgroups in their respective

local areas of residence and transfer learnings for a wider geographical impact.

Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, particularly water for irrigation, is an important

element of this program. Measures like rain water harvesting, creating efficient water bodies and check

dams are being promoted as per the local situation.

Highlights of the Project:

The program has been presenting positive results. 25 youth have been trained by experts

as a part of this program. These trained youth have further shared knowledge with farmers in the village.

In addition, 50 farmers participated and witnessed the best practices. Some of the participants have also

received fruit and vegetable saplings.

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“The project interventions have encouraged the villagers to try

alternative livelihood options. This has contributed to better

understanding about how to improve oneself financially along with

other aspects such as education, better health and proper sanitation.”

Vitthalrao Raghavendrarao Patil, Village Elder

Kadivala village, Koppal district, Karnataka

Being implemented as a pilot in two villages ‐

Mangalagudda and Kadivala in North Karnataka ‐ the Model

Village Project aims to nurture rural development through the

concept of 'empowerment.’

Village Training Program

Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sarvodaya Integrated Rural

Development Society

Location: Hanumanal, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

Most of the Bayer seeds business in India takes place in and around small villages. In order to build a strong

relationship with the rural community, Bayer has taken up activities that are focused on improving livelihood

and enhancing income generation opportunities for villagers that would help them lead a life of dignity.

Methodology:

The focus of the program is training rural youth on agricultural and non‐agricultural income generation

opportunities in select villages.

A group of 25 highly motivated village youth have been identified and provided with intensive training on

best practices and newer technologies in areas such as goat rearing, low cost poultry, animal husbandry,

tailoring, plumbing and crop production etc.

This group has become central to the activity and is helping in further cascading this knowledge to their

fellow villagers (Training‐the‐Trainer program). The group will further form subgroups in their respective

local areas of residence and transfer learnings for a wider geographical impact.

Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources, particularly water for irrigation, is an important

element of this program. Measures like rain water harvesting, creating efficient water bodies and check

dams are being promoted as per the local situation.

Highlights of the Project:

The program has been presenting positive results. 25 youth have been trained by experts

as a part of this program. These trained youth have further shared knowledge with farmers in the village.

In addition, 50 farmers participated and witnessed the best practices. Some of the participants have also

received fruit and vegetable saplings.

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“For the past two months, I have been taking part in the Village Training Program. The experience I have already gained is very practical. I have

learnt many aspects of agriculture such as effective spraying of plant protection products following the correct procedures, weeding, soil

testing and sericulture. I am much more confident after the training. I have decided to open a free training center and share the knowledge

I have received with my fellow villagers.”

Shanmugappa, VTP TraineeNeelagula village, Kushtagi taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka

Our CSR activities are focused on promoting livelihood and income

improvement opportunities for the villagers to

help upgrade the standard of living on a long‐lasting basis.

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The Self Help Group (SHG) approach combines access to low‐cost financial services with a process of self‐management and development for women. This initiative has been implemented in the Model Villages. Women members of SHGs are receiving training on livelihood activities such as goat and sheep rearing, low‐cost poultry farming and setting up of small businesses.

“For the past two months, I have been taking part in the Village Training Program. The experience I have already gained is very practical. I have

learnt many aspects of agriculture such as effective spraying of plant protection products following the correct procedures, weeding, soil

testing and sericulture. I am much more confident after the training. I have decided to open a free training center and share the knowledge

I have received with my fellow villagers.”

Shanmugappa, VTP TraineeNeelagula village, Kushtagi taluk, Koppal district, Karnataka

Our CSR activities are focused on promoting livelihood and income

improvement opportunities for the villagers to

help upgrade the standard of living on a long‐lasting basis.

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The Self Help Group (SHG) approach combines access to low‐cost financial services with a process of self‐management and development for women. This initiative has been implemented in the Model Villages. Women members of SHGs are receiving training on livelihood activities such as goat and sheep rearing, low‐cost poultry farming and setting up of small businesses.

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Year of Commencement: 2010

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner:

Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled

Location: Koppal district, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

To ensure that child laborers found in seed production plots and in other occupations are rehabilitated

to formal educational systems.

Methodology:

Project Chiguru comprises of rehabilitation and reintegration measures for child laborers. Bayer has initiated a

two‐pronged process of systematically reintegrating the child laborers back into a formal educational stream,

especially those who have permanently dropped out of school. Chiguru also works with Government schools

in the district of Karnataka for attainment of quality education and reducing the seasonal drop‐outs.

Highlights of the Project:

The residential bridge course under Project Chiguru has been functional since its inception. Thus far, about

216 child laborers have been identified and enrolled into the bridge course schooling program. Out of them,

170 have been able to enroll into a formal educational stream.

The Project also runs vocational training courses for young workers between the ages of 16‐18 years. They are

imparted training in tailoring and embroidery by professionals. The training is helping to build confidence and

strengthen personality development in these young workers.

“My six months’ experience at Chetana Tailoring Center taught me many things. After the training I stopped working as a laborer. Right now,

my monthly earning is between ` 3,500 to 4,000. I feel happy that I am able to support my family. My younger brother and sister have also stopped

working as laborers and have started going to school. I am thankful to my trainer and to Bayer for bringing this change in my life.”

Chandramma, Jerkunti village, Yelburga

Koppal district, Karnataka

Project Chiguru

“I was not allowed to go to school by my parents. After an employee of Bayer approached my parents, talked to them and convinced them, I was allowed to go to Chiguru Residential School at Dasanal taluk, Gangavathi. Initially, I felt a bit scared but slowly, I started learning basics in Kannada,

Mathematics and English. After spending ten months in Chiguru, I got enrolled directly into a higher primary school located at my village

Hiresulikeri in Koppal district. If I would not have joined the Chiguru school, maybe I would have remained illiterate, working as a laborer in agriculture

with my parents. Now my thinking has changed. I am studying in class IX in the Government High school at Bevur in Yelaburga. I would like to be a

teacher in the future and teach underprivileged children.”

Shivamma, Class IX studentHiresulikeri, Koppal district, Karnataka

Chiguru comprises of rehabilitation and reintegration

measures for child laborers. Bayer has initiated a

two‐pronged process of systematically reintegrating

child labor back into the formal educational stream.

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Year of Commencement: 2010

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner:

Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled

Location: Koppal district, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

To ensure that child laborers found in seed production plots and in other occupations are rehabilitated

to formal educational systems.

Methodology:

Project Chiguru comprises of rehabilitation and reintegration measures for child laborers. Bayer has initiated a

two‐pronged process of systematically reintegrating the child laborers back into a formal educational stream,

especially those who have permanently dropped out of school. Chiguru also works with Government schools

in the district of Karnataka for attainment of quality education and reducing the seasonal drop‐outs.

Highlights of the Project:

The residential bridge course under Project Chiguru has been functional since its inception. Thus far, about

216 child laborers have been identified and enrolled into the bridge course schooling program. Out of them,

170 have been able to enroll into a formal educational stream.

The Project also runs vocational training courses for young workers between the ages of 16‐18 years. They are

imparted training in tailoring and embroidery by professionals. The training is helping to build confidence and

strengthen personality development in these young workers.

“My six months’ experience at Chetana Tailoring Center taught me many things. After the training I stopped working as a laborer. Right now,

my monthly earning is between ` 3,500 to 4,000. I feel happy that I am able to support my family. My younger brother and sister have also stopped

working as laborers and have started going to school. I am thankful to my trainer and to Bayer for bringing this change in my life.”

Chandramma, Jerkunti village, Yelburga

Koppal district, Karnataka

Project Chiguru

“I was not allowed to go to school by my parents. After an employee of Bayer approached my parents, talked to them and convinced them, I was allowed to go to Chiguru Residential School at Dasanal taluk, Gangavathi. Initially, I felt a bit scared but slowly, I started learning basics in Kannada,

Mathematics and English. After spending ten months in Chiguru, I got enrolled directly into a higher primary school located at my village

Hiresulikeri in Koppal district. If I would not have joined the Chiguru school, maybe I would have remained illiterate, working as a laborer in agriculture

with my parents. Now my thinking has changed. I am studying in class IX in the Government High school at Bevur in Yelaburga. I would like to be a

teacher in the future and teach underprivileged children.”

Shivamma, Class IX studentHiresulikeri, Koppal district, Karnataka

Chiguru comprises of rehabilitation and reintegration

measures for child laborers. Bayer has initiated a

two‐pronged process of systematically reintegrating

child labor back into the formal educational stream.

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Project Prerane

Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sampark

Location: Koppal district, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

An assessment in Koppal district revealed that a majority of the primary school students lack basic reading or

writing skills. The objective of this project is to develop a special fast pace reading skill improvement program

of 12 to 14 weeks for students of class II, III, IV and V in 10 selected schools in the district.

Methodology:

The project rolled out STAG ‐ Skill Target Academic Growth (STAG) ‐ a fast pace program for educating

academically weak students and school drop‐outs. It also imparts training to teachers to help them evaluate

the progress of the children.

Highlights of the Project:

Ten reading and writing improvement centers were established for lower primary schools. These centers are

being facilitated by educational coordinators and conducted before and after school hours.

In its second phase, assessment of slow learners was conducted. For reading and writing improvement centers,

educational materials have been developed to teach key subjects such as English, Kannada (local language)

and Mathematics. During summer vacations, special classes were organized for 342 children. The objective of

this activity was to dissuade children from working has laborers in agriculture.

“We are very thankful to Bayer and Sampark for bringing many positive changes to the school and appointing teachers from the same village under the Prerane Project. Some of the slow learners from the classes II to V were

able to get individual attention from these teachers after school timings. There is a remarkable improvement in these children who are now able to read and write at a much faster pace. Hands‐on activity cards and learning

tools used under the project in almost all subjects are helping slow learners to understand concepts easily especially in Mathematics. In the last academic

year, we were surprised to note that most of the slow learners were able to move from lower grades to higher grades. This is a good program. I hope the

program will continue for a few more years.”

Gurappa Laakundi, Teacher, Government Lower Primary School Honhunsi village, Koppal district, Karnataka

“Project Prerane has tackled the issue of school attendance well. It is realizing its objective of making the school an attractive place to go. One of the highlights

of this project is the fact that the teachers selected are from the same village. They not only ensure that children come to school regularly but also reach out to

parents of children who are absent from school. There are activities during summer vacations. Teaching materials are novel and attractive. Bayer and

Sampark are doing great work in the villages to help children and the youth.”

Sharanappa Bhavikatti, SDMC President Bhairanaikanahalli village, Yelburga, Koppal district, Karnataka

Hema Abichandani

“At Bayer, we follow a strict zero tolerance to child labor policy. Our stance on child labor is unequivocal. We will not employ children, nor will we accept our suppliers doing so.

However, bans have proved to be an ineffective means of prevention. If we are to systematically eradicate child labor, we need to fundamentally change the way people think. In India, our educational initiatives cover everything from reintegrating children into the regular school system to vocational training measures. Project Prerane and Project Chiguru are working towards reintegrating children found as farm labor into mainstream schooling.

Together with the Governmental and non‐governmental organizations, we run special centers for primary and secondary schools and offer assistance in reading and writing to students without minimum levels of learning so that they do not end up stopping their education. We also work with a number of adolescent girls to offer vocational skills and enhance the scope for generating sustainable livelihoods.”

Message from the Global Head of Marketing & Sales & Country Head India, Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd.

The project rolled out STAG ‐ Skill Target

Academic Growth (STAG) ‐ a fast pace

program for educating academically weak

students and school drop‐outs. It also

imparts training to teachers to help them

evaluate the progress of the children.

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Project Prerane

Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Ongoing

Implementation Partner: Sampark

Location: Koppal district, Karnataka

Objectives of the Project:

An assessment in Koppal district revealed that a majority of the primary school students lack basic reading or

writing skills. The objective of this project is to develop a special fast pace reading skill improvement program

of 12 to 14 weeks for students of class II, III, IV and V in 10 selected schools in the district.

Methodology:

The project rolled out STAG ‐ Skill Target Academic Growth (STAG) ‐ a fast pace program for educating

academically weak students and school drop‐outs. It also imparts training to teachers to help them evaluate

the progress of the children.

Highlights of the Project:

Ten reading and writing improvement centers were established for lower primary schools. These centers are

being facilitated by educational coordinators and conducted before and after school hours.

In its second phase, assessment of slow learners was conducted. For reading and writing improvement centers,

educational materials have been developed to teach key subjects such as English, Kannada (local language)

and Mathematics. During summer vacations, special classes were organized for 342 children. The objective of

this activity was to dissuade children from working has laborers in agriculture.

“We are very thankful to Bayer and Sampark for bringing many positive changes to the school and appointing teachers from the same village under the Prerane Project. Some of the slow learners from the classes II to V were

able to get individual attention from these teachers after school timings. There is a remarkable improvement in these children who are now able to read and write at a much faster pace. Hands‐on activity cards and learning

tools used under the project in almost all subjects are helping slow learners to understand concepts easily especially in Mathematics. In the last academic

year, we were surprised to note that most of the slow learners were able to move from lower grades to higher grades. This is a good program. I hope the

program will continue for a few more years.”

Gurappa Laakundi, Teacher, Government Lower Primary School Honhunsi village, Koppal district, Karnataka

“Project Prerane has tackled the issue of school attendance well. It is realizing its objective of making the school an attractive place to go. One of the highlights

of this project is the fact that the teachers selected are from the same village. They not only ensure that children come to school regularly but also reach out to

parents of children who are absent from school. There are activities during summer vacations. Teaching materials are novel and attractive. Bayer and

Sampark are doing great work in the villages to help children and the youth.”

Sharanappa Bhavikatti, SDMC President Bhairanaikanahalli village, Yelburga, Koppal district, Karnataka

Hema Abichandani

“At Bayer, we follow a strict zero tolerance to child labor policy. Our stance on child labor is unequivocal. We will not employ children, nor will we accept our suppliers doing so.

However, bans have proved to be an ineffective means of prevention. If we are to systematically eradicate child labor, we need to fundamentally change the way people think. In India, our educational initiatives cover everything from reintegrating children into the regular school system to vocational training measures. Project Prerane and Project Chiguru are working towards reintegrating children found as farm labor into mainstream schooling.

Together with the Governmental and non‐governmental organizations, we run special centers for primary and secondary schools and offer assistance in reading and writing to students without minimum levels of learning so that they do not end up stopping their education. We also work with a number of adolescent girls to offer vocational skills and enhance the scope for generating sustainable livelihoods.”

Message from the Global Head of Marketing & Sales & Country Head India, Nunhems India Pvt. Ltd.

The project rolled out STAG ‐ Skill Target

Academic Growth (STAG) ‐ a fast pace

program for educating academically weak

students and school drop‐outs. It also

imparts training to teachers to help them

evaluate the progress of the children.

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Computer‐based multimedia can improve learning and retention of material compared to traditional lectures. Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Labs have commenced operations in the Model Villages. Laptops with multimedia content have been provided in the regional language for training students.

School Improvement Project and Rural Education Initiatives

Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Two years

Implementation Partner: MAA Foundation

Location: Vapi, Gujarat

Objectives of the Project:

For Bayer, Vapi is an important manufacturing location. The principle objective of this project is to promote

education in the Vapi industrial area. Quality education is being made available to interior rural areas of

Valsad district, spreading awareness about the importance of education across villages.

Methodology:

This program is working towards improving educational facilities, school setup and is providing health

interventions for the school children.

Highlights of the Project:

In the first phase of the school improvement project, notebooks, uniforms, books and sports gear were

distributed. MAA Foundation conducted diagnostic health camps for school children in order to provide

appropriate health interventions. Setting up of a computer science lab, smart class and additional class rooms

have been completed. For implementation of this project, more than 24 program officers and 386 education

officers have been trained and deployed in 386 schools in Gujarat.

Nearly 1,650 school teachers have been imparted professional training. More than 1000 students have been

provided scholarships.

“We are thankful that our school ‐ Audhyogik Vasahat Primary School, Vapi has been selected for the school development activity. Our students are

from families of laborers employed in various industries in and around Vapi. Setting up and upgradation of IT infrastructure for smart classes has

stimulated fresh interest among students. We are committed to extend all possible support for the development of the school, which will

achieve our common objective of promotion of education for the betterment of students and the society.”

Meenaben Sukhdev Ahire, Principal Audhyogik Vasahat Primary School, Vapi

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Computer‐based multimedia can improve learning and retention of material compared to traditional lectures. Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Labs have commenced operations in the Model Villages. Laptops with multimedia content have been provided in the regional language for training students.

School Improvement Project and Rural Education Initiatives

Year of Commencement: 2014

Duration: Two years

Implementation Partner: MAA Foundation

Location: Vapi, Gujarat

Objectives of the Project:

For Bayer, Vapi is an important manufacturing location. The principle objective of this project is to promote

education in the Vapi industrial area. Quality education is being made available to interior rural areas of

Valsad district, spreading awareness about the importance of education across villages.

Methodology:

This program is working towards improving educational facilities, school setup and is providing health

interventions for the school children.

Highlights of the Project:

In the first phase of the school improvement project, notebooks, uniforms, books and sports gear were

distributed. MAA Foundation conducted diagnostic health camps for school children in order to provide

appropriate health interventions. Setting up of a computer science lab, smart class and additional class rooms

have been completed. For implementation of this project, more than 24 program officers and 386 education

officers have been trained and deployed in 386 schools in Gujarat.

Nearly 1,650 school teachers have been imparted professional training. More than 1000 students have been

provided scholarships.

“We are thankful that our school ‐ Audhyogik Vasahat Primary School, Vapi has been selected for the school development activity. Our students are

from families of laborers employed in various industries in and around Vapi. Setting up and upgradation of IT infrastructure for smart classes has

stimulated fresh interest among students. We are committed to extend all possible support for the development of the school, which will

achieve our common objective of promotion of education for the betterment of students and the society.”

Meenaben Sukhdev Ahire, Principal Audhyogik Vasahat Primary School, Vapi

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Message from the Managing Director, Bayer Vapi Pvt. Ltd.

This program is working towards improving

educational facilities, school setup and providing health interventions for the school

children.

“Bayer's Corporate Social Responsibility has traditionally involved assistance for those in need and efforts to improve social conditions wherever necessary. Important tools of our social responsibility include donations and support for long‐term projects according to the principle "helping people to help themselves." Here, we cooperate closely with both Government institutions and non‐governmental organizations. The Bayer Group promotes cutting‐edge research, talented individuals and innovative educational and social projects. Bayer's social commitment is based on innovation and a pioneering spirit. In Vapi, we are implementing a very effective school improvement project, which we hope will improve school attendance, minimize drop‐out rates and enhance overall health indicators. This will also help in attracting more and more students to the school thereby promoting education in the poorer sections of society.”

K R Sekhar

Bayer Child Care Program: Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain

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Message from the Managing Director, Bayer Vapi Pvt. Ltd.

This program is working towards improving

educational facilities, school setup and providing health interventions for the school

children.

“Bayer's Corporate Social Responsibility has traditionally involved assistance for those in need and efforts to improve social conditions wherever necessary. Important tools of our social responsibility include donations and support for long‐term projects according to the principle "helping people to help themselves." Here, we cooperate closely with both Government institutions and non‐governmental organizations. The Bayer Group promotes cutting‐edge research, talented individuals and innovative educational and social projects. Bayer's social commitment is based on innovation and a pioneering spirit. In Vapi, we are implementing a very effective school improvement project, which we hope will improve school attendance, minimize drop‐out rates and enhance overall health indicators. This will also help in attracting more and more students to the school thereby promoting education in the poorer sections of society.”

K R Sekhar

Bayer Child Care Program: Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain

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The key component of the Child Care Program is the educational module under the broader “Learning for Life” initiative.

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For the past eight years, Bayer has worked effectively to implement a comprehensive multilevel Child Care Program (CCP). The initiative has transformed the way the seed supply chain is organized, making it sustainable and compliant with its policy of saying no to child labor. CCP has been rolled out in states where Bayer has contract seed production. It aims at getting children off the fields of contract farmers and into the school.

Bayer's Child Care Program has been setup with robust management systems that formulated specific actions, step‐by‐step, for identifying and monitoring child labor at cottonseed farms. Awareness‐raising is at the heart of the program.

A series of program‐enabling elements such as a sophisticated monitoring system, an incentive and sanction scheme, training program for the enhancement of farmers' productivity, safe use and handling of crop protection products are a part of the model. A strict guideline based on the company policy of “zero tolerance for child labor” has been implemented and Bayer is working only with those farmers who confirm by contract not to employ children on their fields.

Bayer Human Rights PositionWe follow a clear zero tolerance to child labor policy in our business operations worldwide. We do not tolerate child labor in our supply chain either, where we take strict action against known cases of violation.

Steps of the Child Care ProgramThe Program comprises the following action points:• Raising awareness about the ills of child labor among local communities and farmers• A comprehensive field monitoring system• A clear contractual ban of child labor combined with incentives and sanctions for farmers• Stakeholder dialogue to continuously improve the program• Improving children’s access to education through our “Learning for Life” initiative

Raising AwarenessAt Bayer, we recognize that the first step to change is awareness. We aim to raise awareness among people and not penalize farmers. We wish to educate parents about the benefits of enrolling their children in schools instead of sending them to work in seed production fields. Therefore, the Child Care Program aims to constantly communicate the ills of child labor to local communities, farmers, children and their families, and enlighten them about the benefits of education.

A well‐planned awareness activity has been envisaged that includes everything from written messages against child labor printed on leaflets in local languages, to farmer awareness campaigns, to traditionally accepted media such as puppet shows and street plays. The campaign message has been standardized as “Let's stop children from working, let's protect their right to education.”

Child Labor Clause in our ContractsThe grower is obliged, through 3 sets documents, not to engage child laborers:• Before the growing season starts, we create a “Letter of Intent” in local language with our future farmers. It clearly points to our general policy of not accepting child labor.

• When handing over the foundation seed, the “Letter of Undertaking” (also in local language), is signed by both parties. It contains a “No Child Labor” clause and informs the farmers of the tiered sanction system should the contract be broken. It also includes a system of incentives as a reward for compliance.

• The “Seed Production‐Grower Agreement” in English details our business relationship with the grower. It includes a “No Child Labor” clause.

Bayer Child Care Program: Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain

The key component of the Child Care Program is the educational module under the broader “Learning for Life” initiative.

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For the past eight years, Bayer has worked effectively to implement a comprehensive multilevel Child Care Program (CCP). The initiative has transformed the way the seed supply chain is organized, making it sustainable and compliant with its policy of saying no to child labor. CCP has been rolled out in states where Bayer has contract seed production. It aims at getting children off the fields of contract farmers and into the school.

Bayer's Child Care Program has been setup with robust management systems that formulated specific actions, step‐by‐step, for identifying and monitoring child labor at cottonseed farms. Awareness‐raising is at the heart of the program.

A series of program‐enabling elements such as a sophisticated monitoring system, an incentive and sanction scheme, training program for the enhancement of farmers' productivity, safe use and handling of crop protection products are a part of the model. A strict guideline based on the company policy of “zero tolerance for child labor” has been implemented and Bayer is working only with those farmers who confirm by contract not to employ children on their fields.

Bayer Human Rights PositionWe follow a clear zero tolerance to child labor policy in our business operations worldwide. We do not tolerate child labor in our supply chain either, where we take strict action against known cases of violation.

Steps of the Child Care ProgramThe Program comprises the following action points:• Raising awareness about the ills of child labor among local communities and farmers• A comprehensive field monitoring system• A clear contractual ban of child labor combined with incentives and sanctions for farmers• Stakeholder dialogue to continuously improve the program• Improving children’s access to education through our “Learning for Life” initiative

Raising AwarenessAt Bayer, we recognize that the first step to change is awareness. We aim to raise awareness among people and not penalize farmers. We wish to educate parents about the benefits of enrolling their children in schools instead of sending them to work in seed production fields. Therefore, the Child Care Program aims to constantly communicate the ills of child labor to local communities, farmers, children and their families, and enlighten them about the benefits of education.

A well‐planned awareness activity has been envisaged that includes everything from written messages against child labor printed on leaflets in local languages, to farmer awareness campaigns, to traditionally accepted media such as puppet shows and street plays. The campaign message has been standardized as “Let's stop children from working, let's protect their right to education.”

Child Labor Clause in our ContractsThe grower is obliged, through 3 sets documents, not to engage child laborers:• Before the growing season starts, we create a “Letter of Intent” in local language with our future farmers. It clearly points to our general policy of not accepting child labor.

• When handing over the foundation seed, the “Letter of Undertaking” (also in local language), is signed by both parties. It contains a “No Child Labor” clause and informs the farmers of the tiered sanction system should the contract be broken. It also includes a system of incentives as a reward for compliance.

• The “Seed Production‐Grower Agreement” in English details our business relationship with the grower. It includes a “No Child Labor” clause.

Bayer Child Care Program: Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain

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These tables show how cotton and vegetable seed production has developed based on the results offield monitoring.

Field Monitoring Results: Production of Cottonseed in India

For vegetables, standing and monitored acres refer to a combination of various different seed types. Each type of seed has its own monitoring intensity.The figures given vary according to seed combination for each season.1 Summer: Jan. – Apr.; Rainy season: June – Oct.; Post rainy: Oct. – Feb.2 1 acre = 4,046.86 m²3 cumulated depiction of the area under cultivation monitored on the basis of control inspections performed (at least 3 per season)4 no sowing in summer (= sowing) season 2014 due to remaining seed inventory from previous season5 as of Dec. 31, 2014

A stringent monitoring system ensures that we have minimal child labor incidences. The contracted fields

used in seed production are checked multiple times each season.

Production staff along with Child Care Program field monitors, carry out

unannounced assessment visits to the farm.

Field Monitoring Programs

A stringent monitoring system ensures that we have minimal child labor

incidences. The contracted fields used in seed production are checked at

least multiple times each season. Production staff along with Child Care

Program field monitors, carry out unannounced assessment visits on the

farms. These teams are rotated across locations. During each of these visits,

the staff collects age information about the laborers. When a child laborer is

identified, the farmer is given two working days to find an adult replacement.

When the age of a worker cannot be unambiguously established, an age

verification process is set in motion and is completed within four working

days.

This system has ended all ambiguity toward identification and monitoring of

child labor. Such a system also provides Bayer with accurate, precise data and

information on child labor cases. Further, guidelines for external stakeholders

interested to visit the farms have also been implemented. Monitoring efforts

are validated via external sample checks by Ernst & Young on a relevant

number of randomly selected farms. They independently conduct

unannounced field visits over the crop season.

Bonuses

Every farmer who complies with our policy against child labor is paid an

incentive at the end of each season.

Sanctions

We decided against employing an immediate cancellation of contracts at the

first violation of the No Child Labor Policy, because such an approach would

not aid in the eventual eradication of child labor in villages. Instead, we have

chosen a graduated sanction scheme to tackle violations of our policy.

Repeated violators face an eventual termination of their contracts as per the

following sanction scheme.

1st Incident Written Warning

2nd Incident Loss of Bonus

3rd Incident 10% cut of Procurement Price

4th Incident Cancellation of Contract

Learning for Life Project - Impacting Lives

A key component of the Child Care Program is the educational module under

the broader 'Learning for Life' initiative. It provides out‐of‐school children

from seed production farms with access to education.

Learning for Life: CreatingEducational Opportunities

CCP – A Case Study in International B‐Schools

Bayer's successful Child

Care Program to tackle

child labor in seed

production in India is

gaining international

acclaim. Professor

Charles Dhanaraj and

Professor Oana Branzei

from the prestigious

Richard Ivey School of

Business in Canada

profiled Child Care

Program in a case study.

The study is already part

of the MBA curriculum at

various colleges in

Europe, India, Singapore

and the United States.

The case study is now

also being made available

by the Harvard Business

Review.

The Child Care Program

has also been highlighted

in the German Federal

Government's Human

Rights Report, as a

"particularly good

practical example of

the contribution that

corporations can make

towards abolishing

child labor.”

Field Monitoring Results: Production of Vegetable Seed in India

1 Kharif growing cycle: cultivation during rainy season (summer) and harvest in fall/Rabi growing cycle: cultivation in fall and harvest winter2 1 acre = 4,046.86 m²3 cumulated depiction of the area under cultivation monitored on the basis of control inspections performed (at least 6 per season)4 as of Dec. 31, 2014

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These tables show how cotton and vegetable seed production has developed based on the results offield monitoring.

Field Monitoring Results: Production of Cottonseed in India

For vegetables, standing and monitored acres refer to a combination of various different seed types. Each type of seed has its own monitoring intensity.The figures given vary according to seed combination for each season.1 Summer: Jan. – Apr.; Rainy season: June – Oct.; Post rainy: Oct. – Feb.2 1 acre = 4,046.86 m²3 cumulated depiction of the area under cultivation monitored on the basis of control inspections performed (at least 3 per season)4 no sowing in summer (= sowing) season 2014 due to remaining seed inventory from previous season5 as of Dec. 31, 2014

A stringent monitoring system ensures that we have minimal child labor incidences. The contracted fields

used in seed production are checked multiple times each season.

Production staff along with Child Care Program field monitors, carry out

unannounced assessment visits to the farm.

Field Monitoring Programs

A stringent monitoring system ensures that we have minimal child labor

incidences. The contracted fields used in seed production are checked at

least multiple times each season. Production staff along with Child Care

Program field monitors, carry out unannounced assessment visits on the

farms. These teams are rotated across locations. During each of these visits,

the staff collects age information about the laborers. When a child laborer is

identified, the farmer is given two working days to find an adult replacement.

When the age of a worker cannot be unambiguously established, an age

verification process is set in motion and is completed within four working

days.

This system has ended all ambiguity toward identification and monitoring of

child labor. Such a system also provides Bayer with accurate, precise data and

information on child labor cases. Further, guidelines for external stakeholders

interested to visit the farms have also been implemented. Monitoring efforts

are validated via external sample checks by Ernst & Young on a relevant

number of randomly selected farms. They independently conduct

unannounced field visits over the crop season.

Bonuses

Every farmer who complies with our policy against child labor is paid an

incentive at the end of each season.

Sanctions

We decided against employing an immediate cancellation of contracts at the

first violation of the No Child Labor Policy, because such an approach would

not aid in the eventual eradication of child labor in villages. Instead, we have

chosen a graduated sanction scheme to tackle violations of our policy.

Repeated violators face an eventual termination of their contracts as per the

following sanction scheme.

1st Incident Written Warning

2nd Incident Loss of Bonus

3rd Incident 10% cut of Procurement Price

4th Incident Cancellation of Contract

Learning for Life Project - Impacting Lives

A key component of the Child Care Program is the educational module under

the broader 'Learning for Life' initiative. It provides out‐of‐school children

from seed production farms with access to education.

Learning for Life: CreatingEducational Opportunities

CCP – A Case Study in International B‐Schools

Bayer's successful Child

Care Program to tackle

child labor in seed

production in India is

gaining international

acclaim. Professor

Charles Dhanaraj and

Professor Oana Branzei

from the prestigious

Richard Ivey School of

Business in Canada

profiled Child Care

Program in a case study.

The study is already part

of the MBA curriculum at

various colleges in

Europe, India, Singapore

and the United States.

The case study is now

also being made available

by the Harvard Business

Review.

The Child Care Program

has also been highlighted

in the German Federal

Government's Human

Rights Report, as a

"particularly good

practical example of

the contribution that

corporations can make

towards abolishing

child labor.”

Field Monitoring Results: Production of Vegetable Seed in India

1 Kharif growing cycle: cultivation during rainy season (summer) and harvest in fall/Rabi growing cycle: cultivation in fall and harvest winter2 1 acre = 4,046.86 m²3 cumulated depiction of the area under cultivation monitored on the basis of control inspections performed (at least 6 per season)4 as of Dec. 31, 2014

Bayer has established water purification plants in project villages. The objective is to help in improving the overall health and hygiene standards in the villages and facilitate the availability of safe drinking water.

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1896 First wholly‐owned subsidiary of Bayer in Asia “Farbenfabriken Bayer and Co. Ltd.” was setup in Mumbai

1958 Bayer establishes Bayer Agrochem Private Limited in India

1963 The name of Bayer Agrochem changes to Bayer (India) Limited

1969 The company commences operations of a major plant in Thane

1981 The first ‘Bayer Tower Biology’ system is installed outside of Germany

1987 An incineration plant is installed in the Thane plant

2004 First Imidacloprid production facility outside Germany inaugurated in Vapi

2005 New nematicides plant inaugurated in Ankleshwar

2007 The Polyurethanes Systems House commences operations in Greater Noida

2008 Groundbreaking ceremony of the EcoCommercial Building

2009 Groundbreaking ceremony of Bayer MaterialScience Color Competence & Design Centre

2009 Bayer Technology Services opens its first office in India at Thane

2009 Bayer to invest in a new polyisocyanate manufacturing facility in Ankleshwar

2011 Bayer inaugurates the EcoCommercial Building in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India

2011 Bayer HealthCare and Zydus Cadila join hands to set up a new pharmaceutical 50:50 Joint Venture Company ‐ Bayer Zydus Pharma

2011 Bayer MaterialScience Pvt. Ltd. inaugurates the Color Competence and Design Center in Greater Noida, India

2011 India Delivery Center integrates with Bayer Business Services (BBS) to form Bayer Business Services India (BBS India)

2011 Bayer MaterialScience inaugurates a new aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanate (PIC) manufacturing facility in India

12013 The Seeds business unit of Bayer CropScience opens a new Mustard Breeding Station in Palwal, Haryana

12013 The Seeds business unit of Bayer CropScience opens a multicrop breeding station in Chandippa, near Hyderabad

2014 New Headquarters of Bayer in India inaugurated at Thane

2015 Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds opens new R&D Facility in Karnal, Haryana

2015 Bayer CropScience acquires vegetable seed company SeedWorks India Pvt. Ltd.

2015 Bayer MaterialScience is now independent under the name Covestro

Bayer in India ‐ A History of more than 100 years

1 Bayer BioScience Pvt. Ltd.

43 | Bayer India CSR Compendium 2015

Bayer has established water purification plants in project villages. The objective is to help in improving the overall health and hygiene standards in the villages and facilitate the availability of safe drinking water.

42 | Bayer India CSR Compendium 2015

1896 First wholly‐owned subsidiary of Bayer in Asia “Farbenfabriken Bayer and Co. Ltd.” was setup in Mumbai

1958 Bayer establishes Bayer Agrochem Private Limited in India

1963 The name of Bayer Agrochem changes to Bayer (India) Limited

1969 The company commences operations of a major plant in Thane

1981 The first ‘Bayer Tower Biology’ system is installed outside of Germany

1987 An incineration plant is installed in the Thane plant

2004 First Imidacloprid production facility outside Germany inaugurated in Vapi

2005 New nematicides plant inaugurated in Ankleshwar

2007 The Polyurethanes Systems House commences operations in Greater Noida

2008 Groundbreaking ceremony of the EcoCommercial Building

2009 Groundbreaking ceremony of Bayer MaterialScience Color Competence & Design Centre

2009 Bayer Technology Services opens its first office in India at Thane

2009 Bayer to invest in a new polyisocyanate manufacturing facility in Ankleshwar

2011 Bayer inaugurates the EcoCommercial Building in Greater Noida, near New Delhi, India

2011 Bayer HealthCare and Zydus Cadila join hands to set up a new pharmaceutical 50:50 Joint Venture Company ‐ Bayer Zydus Pharma

2011 Bayer MaterialScience Pvt. Ltd. inaugurates the Color Competence and Design Center in Greater Noida, India

2011 India Delivery Center integrates with Bayer Business Services (BBS) to form Bayer Business Services India (BBS India)

2011 Bayer MaterialScience inaugurates a new aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanate (PIC) manufacturing facility in India

12013 The Seeds business unit of Bayer CropScience opens a new Mustard Breeding Station in Palwal, Haryana

12013 The Seeds business unit of Bayer CropScience opens a multicrop breeding station in Chandippa, near Hyderabad

2014 New Headquarters of Bayer in India inaugurated at Thane

2015 Bayer CropScience Vegetable Seeds opens new R&D Facility in Karnal, Haryana

2015 Bayer CropScience acquires vegetable seed company SeedWorks India Pvt. Ltd.

2015 Bayer MaterialScience is now independent under the name Covestro

Bayer in India ‐ A History of more than 100 years

1 Bayer BioScience Pvt. Ltd.

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