Punjab, Feb 11 : Vedanta Power’s Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) has launched two major community development initiatives in Village Makha, District Mansa: a Farmer Resource Centre under Project Navi Disha and a Stitching Centre for Rural Women under Project TARA.
The Farmer Resource Centre (Kishan Sewa Kendra) is designed to equip local farmers with modern agricultural techniques, with an emphasis on organic farming and sustainable practices. TSPL has provided essential farming tools, including Mini Rotavators, Chisel Plough Cultivators, Bed Makers, Manual Weeders, Steel Manual Weeders, and Spray Pumps. Additionally, the Centre offers agriculture literature, bio-inputs, vegetable seed kits, and a bio-waste decomposer to help farmers adopt eco-friendly methods and improve crop yields.
Simultaneously, the Stitching Centre for Rural Women aims to empower women with skill development opportunities, fostering financial independence and improved livelihoods. Equipped with industrial sewing machines and interlock machines, the Centre will provide training in stitching techniques, helping women create sustainable income-generating opportunities.
The inauguration event saw the presence of several key dignitaries, including Mr. Gurpreet Singh Banawali, Hon’ble MLA of Sardulgarh; Dr. Harpreet Pal Kaur, Chief Agriculture Officer of District Mansa; Ms. Jaswinder Kaur, DPM, Mansa – PSRLM; and Mr. Sukhvinder Singh, Sarpanch of Makha village. Leadership from TSPL and its NGO partners, The Nabha Foundation and The Ambuja Cement Foundation, also participated, along with farmers and women from Makha and neighboring villages.
Voices of Support:
– Mr. Gurpreet Singh Banawali, Hon’ble MLA of Sardulgarh, praised the initiative, stating, “The establishment of these centres is a transformative step for our rural communities. By focusing on both women’s empowerment and sustainable farming, TSPL is making a meaningful contribution to regional development.”
– Dr. Harpreet Pal Kaur emphasized the initiative’s impact, saying, “These projects are a much-needed resource for our farming community. By promoting organic farming, we are ensuring a more sustainable future for our farmers.”
– Mr. Pankaj Sharma, COO of TSPL, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to social welfare, adding, “At TSPL, we are dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth. The Farmer Resource Centre and Stitching Centre will support farmers and women in securing long-term economic stability while promoting environmentally responsible practices. This launch is another step in TSPL’s broader commitment to social development.”
With a strong history of community engagement, TSPL has positively impacted over 50,000 lives through its CSR initiatives, focusing on education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and sustainable agriculture. These newly launched centres reaffirm TSPL’s commitment to fostering self-reliance, economic growth, and sustainable development in rural Punjab.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited (“Vedanta”), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is a global leader in critical minerals, energy, and technology with operations across India, South Africa, Namibia, Liberia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. The company has a strong presence in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, Nickel, Aluminium, Power, and Glass Substrate, and is expanding into electronics and display glass manufacturing.
For two decades, Vedanta has played a pivotal role in nation-building, with sustainability and governance at its core. The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner and plans to invest $5 billion over the next decade to accelerate this transition.
