Keonjhar/Sundargarh: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) inaugurated two solar-powered drinking water supply units at Belkundi and Motupadar villages of Keonjhar and Sundargarh respectively.
Launched as part of its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative Project ‘Trupti’, these projects will provide access to safe and clean drinking water for the local communities, thereby enhancing their health and wellness.
The new drinking water unit at Belkundi village, Ward-2, Barbil Municipality near Thakurani mine, directly addresses the community’s need for reliable drinking water. Equipped with a 5000-litre storage tank, solar-powered pumping unit, borewell, and five tap points, the structure will benefit over 220 nearby local community members. The inauguration was attended by Laxman Mohanta, Ex-Councillor of Ward-2, Dr. Vikas Yadvendu, Head – CSR, AM/NS India, Uday Kumar Verma, Head – Security, AM/NS India,along with AM/NS India officials and enthusiastic community members.
Another drinking water unit was inaugurated at Motupadar village, under Malda Gram Panchayat of Koira Block. This solar-powered borewell system will serve more than 130 local community members. The inauguration was attended by Ajit Singh, Head – Pipeline Projects, Odisha, AM/NS India along with other representatives from the company and local community members.
The community members were provided with training and orientation sessions on the maintenance and upkeep of the solar water structures. This step is aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability, local ownership, and efficient functioning of the community assets.
These initiatives under Project Trupti align with AM/NS India’s efforts to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals towards access toclean water and sanitation and towards affordable and clean energy. AM/NS India continues to prioritize community well-being through sustainable infrastructure that makes a lasting impact on the lives of people.