### Hindustan Zinc Revives 125 Acres Through Lift Irrigation
Over 100 Farmer Families Witness Transformation Around Chanderiya Smelter
Hindustan Zinc, the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has made a significant stride in rural and agricultural development under its community welfare initiatives. In an innovative move, the company has implemented a lift irrigation system in Bilia village near its Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter, revitalizing 125 acres of farmland and positively impacting the lives of more than 100 farming families.
The project facilitates the transfer of water from lower regions to higher agricultural fields, enabling year-round irrigation. Previously, the lack of adequate water supply rendered the land barren during summer months. Now, with reliable irrigation, farmers are cultivating wheat, sorghum, and high-value cash crops—resulting in increased productivity, reduced risk of crop failure, and improved household income.
Expressing joy, a farmer from Bilia said, “This lift irrigation system has truly transformed the way we farm. Earlier, it was a major challenge to get water to the upper fields. With Hindustan Zinc’s support, water now reaches every corner of our land, making it easier to grow wheat, sorghum, and cash crops. We appreciate that the company adopts scientific methods, consults experts, and implements truly effective solutions.”
This initiative is part of Hindustan Zinc’s flagship sustainable agriculture program, Samadhan, which promotes climate-resilient farming, soil and water conservation, livestock development, and market linkage. Currently, Samadhan is positively impacting around 35,000 farming families across six districts in Rajasthan—Udaipur, Salumber, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, and Ajmer. The program provides tailored support and training, helping farmers shift from subsistence farming to surplus production.
Beyond agriculture, Hindustan Zinc is also actively contributing in areas like quality education, sustainable livelihoods for rural women and farmers, access to healthcare, promotion of arts and culture, water conservation, sanitation, and grassroots sports development. Through its extensive community development efforts, the company has benefited over 2.3 million people across 2,400 villages.
Ranked among India’s top 10 CSR companies, Hindustan Zinc's initiatives underscore its commitment to building a resilient and self-reliant Rajasthan—driven by inclusivity, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
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