Started in 1980, the Tata Chemical Society for Rural Development (TCSRD) was formed to support the underserved local communities with development initiatives and programmes in and around areas where Tata Chemicals Limited facilities are operational. Though the regions, geographic conditions, deficiencies, socio-economic requirements, subcultures etc. differed, TCSRD has firmly protected, nurtured and uplifted the communities by adopting an integrated approach to development and designing region-specific, need-based programmes. First initiated in Mithapur, Gujarat, TCSRD today has extended to all areas where Tata Chemicals is now operating which includes Farrukhabad in UP, regions in West Bengal, Mambattu, Cuddalore and Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu, Barwani in Madhya Pradesh, Nellore in Andhra Pradesh and Amravati in Maharashtra.

TCSRD’s initiatives include developing farm-based and non-farm based livelihoods, conserving natural resource management and biodiversity conservation, promoting health & wellness, education and drinking water & sanitation along with social inclusion, promoting social enterprises, capacity building and leveraging partnerships.