Polymer powerhouse Covestro (India) has handed over Rs. 43.24 lakh to the Cuddalore District Administration to fund two major community development projects targeting water security and solid waste management.

 

The handover took place on 4 February 2026 at the District Collector’s Office, where Covestro (India) Cuddalore Site Head Jeganathan Kanmani presented a demand draft to the District Collector. The contribution includes Rs. 23.24 lakh for desilting irrigation tanks across three panchayats and Rs. 20 lakh for the procurement of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) to strengthen solid waste management in the district.

 

"At Covestro, we live by our purpose of making the world a brighter place," said Anand Srinivasan, Managing Director - Covestro (India) & Head of Polycarbonate – ISC. "These water conservation and waste management initiatives in Cuddalore reflect our commitment to environmental stewardship and meaningful community engagement. We are proud to collaborate with local authorities to bring about positive change that will benefit hundreds of families and farmers in the region."

 

The desilting initiative will restore irrigation tanks in Alambadi, Thondankurichi and Parur panchayats, improving irrigation for nearly 800 hectares of farmland. The project is expected to increase water storage capacity, support groundwater recharge and reduce the impact of both floods and droughts—key challenges faced by local farmers.

 

"These projects directly address two critical needs identified in the Cuddalore community—water security and effective waste management," said Jeganathan Kanmani, Site Head of Covestro (India) Cuddalore. 

 

"As a responsible corporate company, we have consistently focused on sustainable initiatives that create lasting impact. The desilting of irrigation tanks will help transform agricultural productivity in these villages, while the waste management vehicles will improve sanitation and quality of life for residents, thereby improving the wellbeing of the Cuddalore community."

 

The new LCVs for solid waste management are expected to benefit around 500 households, enhancing sanitation standards and environmental hygiene while supporting municipal efforts to improve waste collection efficiency.

 

The latest contribution builds on Covestro (India)’s long-standing community engagement in Cuddalore, which includes the construction of overhead water tanks, Anganwadi centres, school classrooms, and environmental initiatives such as the desilting of Nallathanni Kulam Lake and regular clean-up drives.