ACC and Adani Foundation Implement Solar-Powered Irrigation and Water Systems in Jharkhand

Strategic Insights -

As part of its efforts to improve the lives of rural communities in India, ACC, a cement and building materials company from the Adani Portfolio, has partnered with the Adani Foundation to implement solar-powered irrigation and water systems in the Gram Panchayat of Chhatatand and nearby villages in Sindri, Jharkhand. The initiative aims to provide small farmers with access to low-cost, uninterrupted irrigation, while also ensuring safe drinking water access for over 150 families in the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • ACC and the Adani Foundation installed 5 HP solar irrigation pumps across 15 acres of farmland in Chhatatand and Samlapur, enabling low-cost, uninterrupted irrigation, and saving farmers approximately ₹30,000 per season.
  • Six 2 HP solar drinking water systems were installed across five villages, including Simatand, Kushberia, and Jamadoba Basti, providing families with a sustainable and safe source of drinking water close to home.
  • The solar irrigation systems have enabled uninterrupted farming on 15+ acres, improving farming productivity and reducing the financial burden on farmers.
  • The solar water pumps have ensured clean drinking water access for over 150 families, improving health outcomes and reducing daily hardship.
  • The initiative is a testament to ACC and the Adani Foundation's commitment to advancing long-term self-reliance, improved health outcomes, and climate-friendly livelihoods in Jharkhand's Sindri region.
  • The solar-powered irrigation and water systems are helping small farmers and rural communities reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Statistics:

  • 15+ acres of farmland are now benefiting from uninterrupted irrigation thanks to the solar irrigation systems.
  • 6 solar drinking water systems were installed across 5 villages, ensuring clean drinking water access for approximately 150 families.
  • ₹30,000 (approximately) is estimated to be saved by farmers per season due to the low-cost irrigation provided by the solar irrigation systems.

Sources:

  • India Education Diary.