Thoothukudi, Sep 10: Sterlite Copper, a unit of Vedanta Limited has initiated delisting and cleaning work in Maruthur Melakal Channel of Maruthur Reservoir. The inauguration of the project was held at Maruthur Melakal Channel today.
A special pooja was performed and the desilting & cleaning work commenced in the presence of Mr C Murugeswaran, Business Head – Power, Acids & Public Relations, Sterlite Copper and Mr Alangaram, Chairman, Maruthur Melakal Channel.
The desilting and cleaning work of Maruthur Melakal Channel started at Maruthur and will end at Vellur, covering a distance of 20 kms. As the water flow in the channel is slowed down due to excess weed growth, farmers are finding it difficult to get the required quantity of water for irrigation. In such scenario, the undertook project will allow free flow of water in the channel benefitting 30,000 farmers covering around 15,000 acres of agricultural land in and around Maruthur Melakal Channel. The cleaning work is expected to be completed within two weeks.
Dr R Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer & Head CSR, Sterlite Copper, Mr M Kumaravendhan, Head Sustaining Projects, Sterlite Copper, Members of Maruthur Melakal Channel and Sterlite Copper Officials were present during the function.
Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.
Vedanta Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India, and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
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Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
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