Ajmer, 11th Jan 2021: Farmers Day was celebrated under Hindustan Zinc’s Samadhan project at the Community Centre of Kayad village, where around 50 farmers attended the program. The program was arranged to appreciate and felicitate the efforts of some progressive farmers. The farmers who contributed grains to support Hindustan Zinc’s Grain Bank initiative during lockdown period of Covid-19 were felicitated. In addition to this, some of the progressive farmers under project Samadhan were also recognized for their effective and efficient agricultural methods.
Chief Guest of the Program – Mr. K.C. Meena, Director – Kayad Mines and Mr. U.S Gupta, Assistant Research Scientist – NRCSS Ajmer
During the program, K.C Meena, Director Kayad Mines, appreciated the efforts of the farmers and motivated them to include modern techniques in agricultural activities to increase the production. He also emphasised on ensuring education of their children for better quality of life.
Mr. U.S Gupta Assistant Research Scientist, NRCSS Ajmer emphasised on effective planning as an important aspect to reduce cost of production. He also motivated the farmers to regularly visit Krishi Vikas Kendra to gain adequate knowledge about agricultural techniques and various government initiatives to increase their production.
The Grain Bank initiative was a unique project by Hindustan Zinc launched during the lockdown period. The initiative focussed on food security at the grassroots, where 14,000 kg grains & pulses were contributed and distributed by Sakhi Women & Samadhan Farmers, reaching over 3000 families.
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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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