24/04/2026
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives of Thirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, exemplify the organization’s enduring commitment to promote inclusive, equitable, and quality education across its areas of operation. Beyond basic infrastructure enhancement, the CSR fund is strategically utilized to strengthen the overall administration and academic ecosystem of institutions. By addressing both academic and operational needs, the company seeks to create an enabling environment that fosters effective governance, improved teaching-learning outcomes, and student well-being.
In a significant step toward community-driven educational advancement, Hurricane Vets Charitable Trust (HVCT) established a strategic partnership with Thirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. to effectively facilitate and channelize Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) support to deserving institutions. Acting as a crucial bridge between the corporate donor and beneficiary institutions, HVCT ensured that the company’s philanthropic vision was translated into meaningful, measurable outcomes at the grassroots level.
As part of this initiative, HVCT undertook a comprehensive needs assessment survey at the Division of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, on 27th and 28th March 2025. This systematic evaluation enabled the identification of key infrastructural, academic, and administrative requirements, thereby laying a strong foundation for targeted and impactful CSR interventions.
Based on HVCT’s survey and recommendations, the proposal was reviewed and approved by the company. The sanctioned educational resources were formally handed over to the Division of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, by Dr.S.Jeyabal, Head of Agro-Services, Thirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. and were received by Dr.R.Vijayalakshmi, Professor and Head, Division of Animal Husbandry, on 24th April 2026 under HVCT Project No. 163.
The materials distributed under this initiative comprised one desktop computer with printer, one laptop, and one photocopy machine. The event was attended by Dr. S. Jeyabal, Head of Agro- Services, Thirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd., Chennai; Dr.R.Vijayalakshmi, Professor and Head, Division of Animal Husbandry, Annamalai University; Dr.S.Vigil Anbiah, Secretary, HVCT; Dr.R.Gnanasekar, Assistant Professor, Division of Animal Husbandry; Mr.J.Prasanna, Special Officer, Annamalai University; Mr. Murugesan and Mr. Kumar from the Division of Animal Husbandry, along with second-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University.
We express our sincere appreciation to Thirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd., Chennai, for extending valuable CSR support toward this initiative. The field assessment and facilitation undertaken by Hurricane Vets Charitable Trust (HVCT) in collaboration with Thirumala are truly commendable and reflect a strong commitment to meaningful community engagement.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr.K.Baskarasethupathi, Director of Milk Collections, Lactalis India, for his valuable recommendations to the CSR Committee of Thirumala, which were instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. We also sincerely thank Dr.S.Jeyabal, Head of Agro Services, Thirumala, for formally handing over the materials.
Our thanks are due to Dr.R.Vijayalakshmi for organizing the event efficiently, and to Dr.S.Vigil Anbiah, Secretary of HVCT, for conducting the survey and coordinating all correspondence with Thirumala Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. We also place on record our deep appreciation to the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee members of HVCT for their approval, guidance, and continued support.