East-West Seed India organized a women’s health screening for seed production workers

The camp offered a range of preventive health services, including Complete Blood Count tests, blood sugar and blood pressure checks, Body Mass Index and nutritional assessments, vision screening, and individual consultations with a general physician. The screenings helped identify potential health concerns, including anemia, hypertension, and elevated blood sugar, and enabled participants to receive medical advice and referrals when needed.

A dedicated menstrual health awareness session was another important part of the initiative. Covering menstrual hygiene, nutrition, common symptoms, warning signs, and conditions such as PCOS and PCOD, the session created a supportive environment where women could ask questions openly and discuss concerns that are often left unspoken.

For the women who participated, having access to medical professionals at their workplace made the experience particularly meaningful.

“We are usually so focused on our work and families that our own health can come last. Having the doctors here, getting the tests done and being able to ask questions openly made me feel cared for and more aware of what I need to look after,” shared one of the participating women workers.

Rahul Pagar, Country General Manager, East-West Seed India, emphasized that caring for people is fundamental to the company’s approach to sustainability.

“Women make an invaluable contribution to our seed production operations, and their health and well-being matter deeply to us. Responsible business is not only about how we produce seed, but also about how we care for the people who are part of that journey. By bringing preventive healthcare and awareness closer to our women workers, we hope to encourage them to prioritize their own health and feel confident seeking care when needed. We want to continue strengthening this focus across our operations.”

The initiative forms part of East-West Seed India’s broader efforts to promote safer workplaces, preventive healthcare and greater awareness among the people and communities associated with its seed production activities.

East-West Seed is a global leader in the tropical vegetable seeds market with four and a half decades of experience in breeding, producing, and delivering high-quality vegetable seeds. Founded by Dr. Simon Groot, winner of the World Food Prize 2019, East-West Seed is ranked #1 in the 2022 Global Access to Seed Index for South and Southeast Asia, recognizing its commitment and performance in providing the world’s smallholder farmers access to quality seeds. In 2026, East-West Seed was ranked in Fortune’s Change the World list of companies that are doing well by doing good.

Headquartered in Nonthaburi, Thailand, East-West Seed employs approximately 3,500 people and operates 17 R&D establishments across 7 countries. With exports to over 60 countries in tropical areas, the company supports nearly 23 million smallholder farmers worldwide.

East-West Seed India is widely recognized for its leadership in innovation, sustainability, and people practices. The company received honors at the BW Emerging Business Awards for Innovation and Social Impact, and at the India Business Awards 2025 for Global Leadership in Innovation and Sustainable Practices, with special recognition for supporting women farmers. East-West Seed India is also a Great Place to Work Certified, reflecting its commitment to an inclusive, high-trust workplace culture.

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