Poddar Plumbing to create 12,000 new jobs through an investment of INR 758 cr in Karnataka
Mumbai, India, July 30, 2025 – Poddar Plumbing System Private Limited, a manufacturer of CPVC and PVC pipes aims to create 12,000 new jobs by scaling up its investment in Karnataka to ₹758 crore from ₹492 crore. The company plans to set up a major facility in the Vemgal Industrial Area (Phase 2), Kolar, that is spread over 33 acres, with production at the plant expected to begin by August 2026. The company has also proposed a second unit in Vijayapura.
The announcement was made after Poddar Plumbing’s Managing Director Deepak Poddar and Director Varun Poddar met M.B. Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries at the Khanija Bhavan.
According to the minister, Poddar Plumbing System, which has been allotted 33 acres of land in the Vemagal Industrial Area (Phase-2), is working towards operationalising its plant by August 2026. After the meeting, the minister stated that the project is expected to create 3,000 direct and 9,000 indirect jobs.
Commenting on this development, Deepak Poddar, Founder, Poddar Plumbing System Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Poddar Plumbing, we are committed to driving industrial growth while creating meaningful employment opportunities in Karnataka. Our latest investment reaffirms our long-term vision of making India self-reliant in advanced piping solutions. With the new facility in Vemgal and our proposed unit in Vijayapura, we aim to manufacture world-class products, foster local talent, and contribute significantly to the region’s economic development.”
Founded by the promoters of Ashirvad Pipes, the company expects to achieve an annual turnover of ₹1,500 crore in 10 years. The project is also projected to generate tax revenues of approximately ₹3,000 crore for the government over the same period. Construction and installation of machinery have already commenced at the Vemagal site. The facility would manufacture a diverse range of high-quality PVC pipes and fittings, including CPVC and UPVC pipes for plumbing, water distribution, agricultural pipes for irrigation, and industrial pipes for transporting chemicals and gases.
New Initiative Expands Health Benefits to Rural Missouri Child Care Educators
Child Care Aware of Missouri secures $15,000 to support 51 child care educators with a comprehensive health care plan.
(St. Louis, Mo., July 30, 2025) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently obtained $15,000 in funding to launch a new initiative that will deliver vital health and mental health services to 51 rural child care educators across five Missouri counties. Through this project, led by CCAMO, participating educators will receive memberships to Show Me Child Care Resources and access to comprehensive telehealth and mental health benefits – all at no personal cost.
The 51 child care educators residing in Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Warren, and Washington counties will have access to unlimited health visits with zero copay along with 10 free mental health therapy sessions per year. According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, between 12% to 18% of rural professionals remain uninsured in these counties. The American Community Survey also reports poverty rates ranging from 8.6% to 19.7%, highlighting the critical need for support in these communities.
Since 2010, CCAMO has served as the exclusive statewide license holder for Show Me Child Care Resources, a web-based portal providing more than 2,000 resources for child care educators and business owners. The organization also provides consulting, training, and technical assistance to child care business owners to help them understand operational activities, leadership development, expense budgeting, and revenue recognition training to improve business viability.
“Child care professionals don’t often receive benefits, yet their well-being is essential to our communities so they can be present in the child care classroom,” said Robin Phillips, CEO of CCAMO. “Show Me Child Care Resources delivers not only peace of mind to child care staff but also convenient 24/7 access to doctors through our telehealth feature.” Phillips added, “our nonprofit is committed to pursuing ongoing funding annually to continue supporting educators’ health and well-being as they care for Missouri’s children.”
Founded in 1999, CCAMO is a statewide nonprofit that focuses on a comprehensive early childhood education experience through impactful programs and partnerships. The organization’s services include workforce development, child care business supports, advocacy and policy work, and its new Child Care Keeps Missouri Working, a regional campaign offering concierge solutions to businesses undergoing employee recruitment and retention challenges due to the overwhelming shortage of quality child care options. For more information, call (314) 535-1458 or visit www.mochildcareaware.org.