Mumbai, India  :  Nishant Kanodia promoted Matix Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited, one of India’s fastest-growing crop nutrition companies, is the proud recipient of the prestigious Mahatma Award for CSR Excellence. The award is a national recognition of the company’s deep and voluntary commitment to community development through its impactful, multi-faceted CSR initiatives in and around its manufacturing facility in Panagarh, West Bengal.

The Mahatma Award is one of India’s most coveted honours in the corporate social responsibility sector. Matix was selected from a field of over 2,100 entries after a rigorous evaluation, emerging as the sole recipient from the state of West Bengal this year. The recognition highlights the company’s outstanding and sustained contributions to social upliftment, which are driven by a philosophy of proactive community engagement rather than mere compliance.

Over the last several years, Matix’s voluntary CSR programs have been strategically aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals and have created a significant positive impact across several key areas:

  • Health and Well-being: Through Project Dhadkan and Project Suraksha, Matix has provided free medical treatment and preventive healthcare services, reaching over 49,000 beneficiaries to date.
  • Quality Education: The Mini Science Centre and Digital Education Project have made learning more engaging and modern for young minds, while the Anganwadi Project has upgraded vital infrastructure for early childhood education, impacting a total of 3,265 beneficiaries.
  • Economic Empowerment: Project Shakti and Project Saksham have successfully empowered 565 women by providing skill-based training and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities in areas like animal husbandry.
  • Sustainable Farming & Innovation: The Mobile Soil Testing Van (MSTV) initiative directly supports farmers with advanced, on-site soil analysis. This program has already analysed over 9,500 soil samples across five states, promoting scientific farming practices and improving soil health.

This award serves as a powerful validation of the company’s purpose, “With Farmers, For India”, and its mission to advance the agri-food ecosystem with planet-friendly solutions.

Nishant Kanodia, Promoter & Chairman of Matix, stated, “This recognition is a profound honour. It validates our core belief that our responsibility extends beyond business to the very roots of the communities we serve. Our CSR initiatives are not an obligation, but a voluntary and heartfelt commitment to making a lasting difference. This award is dedicated to our communities and the tireless team that works to bring our vision to life. It will motivate us to strive harder and do more.”

Adding to this, Manoj Mishra, Managing Director, said, “The Mahatma Award is a testament to the dedication of the entire Matix family, especially our on-ground CSR team. Projects like ‘Dhadkan’ and our Mobile Soil Testing Van are creating tangible, positive change every day. This prestigious award doesn’t mark the end of our journey; it fuels our passion to innovate and expand our efforts, ensuring we continue to serve our communities with even greater zeal.”

The recognition has been met with immense pride within the organization and is seen as a catalyst that will inspire the team to deepen its engagement and broaden the horizons of its community-focused work.