World’s leading home furnishing manufacturer Welspun India Limited has won National Water Award of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation.
The company has won 1st prize in the Best Industry Category.
The recognition came on the back of the social and environmental impact made by Welspun’s cutting-edge sewage treatment plant in the drought-prone Kutch district.
The 40 MLD sewage treatment plant utilises the latest wastewater treatment technology to repurpose urban sewage water as high-quality clean water for industrial use, making it one of the first such facilities to do so in India.
This helped the company to achieve zero freshwater usage for industrial applications at its production plant in Anjar while mitigating the environmental and community health impact of the pollution caused by the discharge of untreated urban sewage into the sea.
The facility has also provided relief to the local farming community, as the freshwater from the Narmada river, previously used for industrial application, is now utilised for agricultural purposes.
“As a responsible corporate citizen, Welspun India has always been committed to sustainability, environmental consciousness and community welfare. Our cutting-edge sewage treatment plant in Anjar was designed to operate at the intersection of these three principles. We are delighted that our efforts to eliminate the dependence on freshwater sources for industrial applications have been recognised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It only motivates us to raise the bar even higher,” said Dipali Goenka, Jt. MD & CEO, Welspun India Limited.
Uttar Pradesh won the award of Best State, while “Best Urban Local Body” award went to Vapi Urban Local Body, Gujarat. ITC Limited, Kolkata was honoured with “Best Industry for CSR activities.”
