Bhubaneswar, Sep 10: In celebration of World Water Week, a major initiative unfolded in Kalahandi district, engaging over 1500 community members in a series of impactful activities.
This week-long event showcased a strong commitment to water conservation and community involvement.
Activities included pond clean-ups in more than five villages and tubewell sanitation at over ten locations across the region.
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, successfully celebrated World Water Week by organising competitions in three villages to promote water conservation, benefiting around 300 participants and raising awareness about the importance of sustainable water management and improved access to clean water.
The week-long event highlighted the company's dedication to water conservation and community engagement.
The celebration featured a range of activities, including pond cleaning in more than five villages across the Thuamul Rampur block and tubewell water sanitation at over ten locations in Kalahandi villages, namely Panbhata, Nakrundi, Singini.
The rural areas of Odisha face significant water challenges, including limited access to clean water and deteriorating water quality. This initiative is part of Vedanta Aluminium’s broader mission to advance sustainable water usage and ensure access to clean water. The company has previously cleaned and deepened 2 ponds across Kuraloi block in Uperkanta, talakanta village, Jharpalam village and Transportation road in Jamkhani area.
Sujata Majhi, Sarpanch of Gunpur Panchayat, commended the company’s efforts, “I commend the Mines team of Vedanta Aluminium for addressing the water issues in our community. Their work in pond cleaning and tubewell sanitation is crucial for enhancing our water quality and accessibility.”
Purna Chandra Majhi, Principal of Mohangiri Primary School, added, “I am grateful to Vedanta Aluminium for organizing awareness sessions and competitions in our school. These initiatives not only educated our students but also emphasized the urgency of addressing water-related issues.”
