Sterlite Copper initiates cleaning of Srivaikundam north main channel

Tuticorin : Sterlite Copper has initiated the cleaning work in the north main channel at Srivaikundam anaicut. The inauguration of the project was held at Srivaikundam here on Saturday.

A special pooja was held and the cleaning work was initiated under the supervision of public works department officials in the presence of Mr.D.Udhayasuriyan, Chairman, Tamiraparani Project Committee and Mr.D.Dhanavel, Head, Projects, Sterlite Copper.

The north main channel starts at Srivaikundam and runs upto the tail end of Korampallam covering total distance of 38 kms. At present, the water flow in the north main channel is slowed down due to excess weed growth and as a result, the farmers are unable to get the required quantity of water for irrigation. In this situation, Mr.D.Udhayasuriyan, Chairman, Tamiraparani Project Committee submitted a memorandum to Sterlite requesting the company to sponsor the cleaning work in the north main channel. The company reviewed the proposal along with public works department officials and accepted the farmers request by allotting Rs 10 lakh for the project.

By undertaking this work there will be free flow of water in the north main channel which will benefit 50000 farmers covering around 25000 acres of agricultural land. The cleaning work is expected to be completed within a month. Mr.M.Kumaravendhan, General Manager – Projects, Sterlite Copper was also present during the event.

Photo Cut Line: Cleaning of north main channel in Srivaikundam anaicut underway with the support of Sterlite Copper on Saturday.

For further information, please contact:

R.Ramesh Head - Community Relations Sterlite Copper

sundar.raj@vedanta.co.in Tel:  +91 461 661 2926

About Sterlite Industries

Sterlite Industries is India's largest non-ferrous metals and mining company with interests and operations in aluminium, copper and zinc and lead. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, a London-based diversified FTSE 100 metals and mining group. Sterlite Industries' main operating subsidiaries are Hindustan Zinc Limited for its zinc and lead operations; Copper Mines of Tasmania Pty Limited for its copper operations in Australia; and Bharat Aluminium Company Limited for its aluminium operations. The company operates its own copper operations in India. The company has entered the commercial energy generation business and is in the process of setting up a 2,400MW independent power plant through its wholly owned subsidiary, Sterlite Energy Limited.  Sterlite Industries is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange in India and the New York Stock Exchange in the United States.