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COMMUNITY WELFARE
Archroma supports early childhood development

with new Anganwadi Center

Archroma, a global leader in specia-
lity chemicals, is taking a signifi cant
stride towards community welfare with
the ground-breaking ceremony for
Anganwadi Center No. 2 in the Umraya
village, Vadodara. This initiative is part
of the company’s corporate social re-
sponsibility commitment to nurturing
young minds and contributing to the
well-being of the community.
Anganwadi, a centrally funded initi-
ative established by states and union
territories in India, plays a crucial role
in rural child and maternal care. In
1975, the Integrated Child Develop-
ment Services (ICDS) programme was
launched to address child hunger and Archroma, including Mr. Andreas waterproof ceilings, safe grills, storage
malnutrition. Anganwadi centres pro- Wickli, Head of Global Technical facilities, and an audio-visual screen
vide essential services such as supple- Operations, Mr. Peet de Waal, Global programmed with educational material
mental nutrition, pre-school non-formal Head of Safety Health and Environ- to enhance children’s cognitive skills.
education, immunisations, health ment, and Mr. Atul Ashtekar, Site Head
check-ups, nutrition and health educa- Vadodara, along with village leaders, As part of the broader community
tion, and referral services. community members, and Anganwadi engagement, Archroma will also con-
representatives. The new centre aims tribute to the renovation of other
The ground-breaking ceremony to create a child-friendly environment Anganwadi centres in the village, a
was attended by key personnel from by incorporating sanitation facilities, statement by the company said.
COLLABORATION
Omya to distribute BYK’s plastic additives in India

and Nepal

Switzerland-based Omya, a lead- coated fabrics, thermoplastics and
ing producer of industrial minerals and fi bre sizing in the two markets. “Our
a worldwide distributor of speciality robust distribution network, unpara-
materials, has announced a strategic lleled service capabilities, and a long-
alliance with German speciality chemicals standing reputation for excellence, puts
fi rm, BYK, for the plastics market in us in a strong position to elevate BYK’s
India and Nepal. presence in the region,” Omya said in a
social media posting.
As per the agreement, Omya will
exclusively distribute BYK Additives’ Omya said the partnership is an
range of products, including PVC plas- extension of its successful collaboration
tisols, PVC compounds, leather fi nishes, with BYK in the US.

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