Sterlite extends assistance to Plus Two student

Tuticorin : Mr.T.Jeniston, resident of Inigo Nagar who passed Plus Two examinations with flying colours fighting penury, received financial assistance from Sterlite Copper for pursuing higher studies.

Mr.T.Jeniston who belongs to fishermen community passed the Plus Two examination from St.Lasalle Higher Secondary School, Tuticorin with a score of 1000 marks out of 1200 has now been enrolled for Bachelor of Commerce (Computer Application) at VOC College, Tuticorin.

 

Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Sterlite Copper handed over the challan of the fee paid to the student in a function held at Inigo Nagar. Sterlite would bear the tuition fee for the remaining year of his studies also.

Sterlite decided to provide scholarship considering his academic ability and economic status.

Sterlite’s other initiatives to promote education include Project Ilam Mottukal, where Sterlite supports 5035 girl children for their education and presenting scholastic excellence awards to the toppers of Class X and XII examinations.

Mr.D.Dhanavel, Head – Projects, Mr.R.Selvasankar, General Manager – Projects, Sterlite Copper and employees of Sterlite were also present.

Photo Cut- Line : Mr. Pankaj Kumar, Vice President, Operations, Sterlite Copper handing over the challan of the fee paid to Mr.T.Jeniston, a plus two student at Inigo Nagar.

Press Statement

Sterlite Copper welcomes the expert committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal to its copper smelter in Thoothukudi. We are committed to implement any suggestions and improvements recommended by the committee. 

We are thankful to the State Government and TNPCB for its support and look forward to continued co-operation with TNPCB and the State government.

Sterlite Copper is one of very few core industries in Tamil Nadu and has been instrumental in the growth of over 500 small and large industries. Over 23, 000 families in Tamil Nadu are dependent on Sterlite for their livelihood. Sterlite has invested over Rs. 4000 crores and contributes to 3.3% of the Gross State Domestic Product of Tamil Nadu. It is our belief that more such industries should come up in a state which has immense potential for development of sectors such as base metal, steel, petroleum etc.  

While Sterlite copper is not very profitable due to the nature of its business model, we are committed to developing this industry on account of its contribution to the employment both direct and indirect as well as development of ancillary industries.

We remain dedicated to implementing best global standards of environment, health and safety at our plant and to the well being of the community around us.