ICAR and BGR Mining & Infra Private Limited Sign MoU for CSR Collaboration in Agriculture and Rural Development
Hyderabad, November 2, 2026: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and BGR Mining & Infra Private Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, with a focus on agriculture, rural development and public welfare.
The MoU was signed between ICAR, the apex body responsible for coordinating, guiding and managing agricultural research and education in India, and BGR Mining & Infra Private Limited, represented by Mr. V. Balakoti Reddy, Director, BGR Mining & Infra Private Limited, through its CSR arm.
The collaboration aims to establish a broad framework for cooperation in areas of mutual interest and public benefit. The key focus areas include agricultural development, rural livelihoods, climate resilience, nutrition, technology dissemination and other allied sectors.
Through this partnership, both organisations intend to support public welfare initiatives by exploring opportunities for project-specific cooperation and promoting sustainable development.
ICAR plays a significant role in advancing agricultural research and education across various fields, including crop sciences, horticulture, fisheries, agricultural engineering, animal sciences, natural resource management and agricultural extension.
BGR Mining & Infra Private Limited undertakes CSR activities in accordance with applicable laws and aims to contribute towards social development through initiatives that benefit communities.
The MoU marks an important step towards bringing together ICAR’s agricultural research expertise and BGR Mining & Infra Private Limited’s CSR initiatives to support agricultural advancement, rural development and broader public welfare.
