Udaipur, Rajasthan – October 2024: Hindustan Zinc’s CSR initiative, Project Samadhan, successfully collaborated with the Central Institute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH), Bikaner, an Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institute, to implement a Free Vegetable Seed Kit Distribution Program from October 7th to 10th. This initiative aimed to support local farmers and enhance agricultural productivity across several panchayats in and around the rural areas of Udaipur.
Approximately 2,000 farmers from Zawar, Tidi, Amarpura, and Chanavada panchayats benefited from high-quality vegetable seed kits, which included eight types of seeds: spinach, radish, mustard, tomato, peas, onion, carrot, fenugreek, and coriander. This program aligns with government schemes promoting agricultural development and operates under the भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान परिषद केंद्रीय शुष्क बागवानी संस्थान बीकानेर के द्वारा अनुसूचित जनजाति उपयोजना. The diverse selection of seeds enhances crop variety and supports nutritional needs. Moreover, the collaboration with CIAH equipped farmers with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices, while BAIF (Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation) our partner, played a crucial role in facilitating outreach and implementation.
By continuing to support local agriculture and foster community collaboration, Project Samadhan aims to create lasting positive impacts, ensuring that farmers have the resources and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. This Seed Distribution Program undoubtedly marked a significant step toward improving the quality of life for farmers across the region, highlighting Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and community upliftment practices.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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