Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy

Navabharat Limited (NBL) believes that sustainable business growth must be accompanied by social progress and environmental stewardship. The Company is committed to improving the quality of life of communities in and around its areas of operation through meaningful and sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

Through the A.S. Chowdhri Foundation and other approved implementation mechanisms, the Company undertakes projects that contribute to education, healthcare, women empowerment, environmental sustainability, rural infrastructure, and community welfare.

This Policy is framed in accordance with Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014, as amended from time to time.

To be a responsible corporate citizen by creating sustainable social impact and contributing towards the holistic development of communities through inclusive growth, environmental responsibility, and community empowerment.

To improve the lives of people residing in the Company’s operational areas, particularly in West Godavari and Eluru Districts, through focused interventions in education, healthcare, livelihood generation, rural infrastructure development, women empowerment, and environmental sustainability.

The Company shall endeavour to:

• Promote education and skill development.
• Improve healthcare accessibility in rural areas.
• Support women empowerment and livelihood generation.
• Enhance rural and community infrastructure.
• Encourage environmental sustainability and climate-friendly initiatives.
• Support Government schools, Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and public institutions.
• Contribute to socio-economic development of communities surrounding the Company’s operations.

The Company shall undertake CSR projects in alignment with Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013, including but not limited to the following:

A. Healthcare

• Medical camps and health awareness programmes.
• Support to hospitals, Primary Health Centres and healthcare institutions.
• Eye care services and preventive healthcare initiatives.
• Provision of medical equipment and healthcare infrastructure.
• Maternal and child healthcare programmes.

B. Education & Skill Development

• Infrastructure development in Government schools and colleges.
• Construction of classrooms, dining halls, sanitation facilities, and digital learning centres.
• Scholarships and educational assistance.
• Computer laboratories and vocational training programmes.
• Youth skill development initiatives.

C. Women Empowerment & Livelihood Promotion

• Tailoring and vocational training programmes.
• Support to Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
• Entrepreneurship development initiatives.
• Income generation and livelihood enhancement programmes for rural women.

D. Rural Infrastructure Development

• Construction and improvement of village roads.
• Drinking water and sanitation facilities.
• Community halls and public utility infrastructure.
• Support to Government Offices and public service institutions.
• Infrastructure development for community welfare.

E. Environmental Sustainability

• Renewable and clean energy initiatives.
• Waste management and recycling projects.
• Energy conservation programmes.
• Tree plantation and greening activities.
• Sustainable biomass and briquette-based fuel initiatives.

F. Community Development

• Support to charitable and social welfare institutions.
• Disaster relief and rehabilitation activities.
• Promotion of rural development projects.
• Community welfare initiatives through A.S. Chowdhri Foundation.

The CSR Committee shall be constituted by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 2013.

The Committee shall:

• Formulate and recommend the CSR Policy.
• Recommend annual CSR expenditure and projects.
• Monitor implementation and progress of approved projects.
• Review fund utilization and project outcomes.
• Submit periodic reports to the Board.

The Company shall allocate and spend CSR funds in accordance with the requirements prescribed under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and related Rules.

Priority shall be given to projects that generate measurable and sustainable social impact in the Company’s areas of operation.

CSR projects may be implemented through:

• A.S. Chowdhri Foundation.
• Registered Trusts, Societies and Section 8 Companies.
• Government agencies and institutions.
• Other eligible implementing agencies as permitted by law.
• Direct implementation by the Company wherever permissible.

The CSR Committee shall periodically review:

• Progress of approved projects.
• Utilization of CSR funds.
• Achievement of project objectives.
• Social impact and sustainability of initiatives.

Appropriate records and documentation shall be maintained for all CSR activities.

The Company shall disclose:

• CSR Policy.
• Composition of CSR Committee.
• Approved CSR projects.
• Annual CSR Report.

On the Company’s website and in the Board’s Report, as applicable under the Companies Act, 2013.

The Board of Directors may review and amend this Policy from time to time based on recommendations of the CSR Committee and changes in applicable laws or business requirements.

“Growing Responsibly, Empowering Communities, Sustaining the Future.”