Advanced 10-stage UV filtration technology to remove harmful bacteria, suspended
solids, undesirable chemicals and other impurities
Water meets WHO and ISO10500 standards and retains essential minerals
Only 30 paise per litre of water making it affordable
Bengaluru/New Delhi: To offer clean drinking water at an affordable
price, Maruti Suzuki today simultaneously operationalized 11 water ATMs across multiple
villages in the area. The Company, which has a stockyard in Sompura from where it serves
customers in South India, had recognized that clean drinking water was a critical need of local
residents. With rapid industrialization and growth in migrant population in the region,
availability of clean drinking water at an affordable price was a major concern for the local
communities. These 11 water ATMs, designed as a sustainable model, will serve over 4000
households in the region.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited partnered WaterLife India to set up 11 Water ATMs, one each in
Sompura, Bhartipura, Nidevanda, Karimanne, Yedahalli, Devaranahosahalli, Hallenahalli,
Honnenahalli, Kuluvanahalli, Pemmanahalli, and Kengal Kempohalli villages in Nelamangala
Taluk, Karnataka.
With these, Maruti Suzuki has
established 26 Water ATMs across its
adopted villages in Haryana, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Maruti Suzuki, as part of its
Community Development program
under CSR, is committed to improve
the quality of life of communities in
its adopted villages. The Company
undertakes water and sanitation
projects which include construction
of Water ATMs, Individual Household
Toilets, laying of sewer lines and solid
and liquid waste segregation. Under
its school education program the
Company undertakes infrastructure development and learning level improvement projects.
Apart from this, the Company is working on building overall awareness on sanitation among
community members.
Dr. M Veerappa Moily, Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament, Dr K
Sreenivasmurthy MLA, Mr Ranjit Singh, Vice President (CSR & Sustainability), Maruti Suzuki and
the representatives of Village Panchayats inaugurated the Water ATMs at a gathering today.
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On the occasion Mr. A K Tomer, Executive Director, Corporate Planning, Maruti Suzuki India
Limited said, “Lack of clean and safe drinking water is a common issue we have observed across
our adopted villages. These villages being in vicinity of industrial setups have high migrant
population that creates a burden on the existing water and sanitation systems. Our aim
therefore is to implement a solution that is sustainable and affordable. We are thankful to
WaterLife for partnering with us in this initiative and appreciate the support extended by village
panchayat. We hope people make the most of these facilities.”
The Water ATMs are set up in a partnership mode, where Maruti Suzuki bears the initial cost,
WaterLife India provides the technology and maintains the facility for a period of 10 years and
the village panchayat will provide the required land and electricity.
The water ATMs use a 10-stage UV filtration technology to remove all impurities, keep the TDS
levels low and retain essential minerals. The technology also helps in minimal water rejection --
only 25 per cent compared to conventional water purification systems. Community members
will have to pay just 30 paise per litre of water. Built on a self-sustainable model, it is
estimated that the Water ATMs will benefit around 300-400 households in each of the 11
villages.
Maruti Suzuki has been working in these villages for over three years now. Apart from the
Water ATMs the Company has constructed individual household toilets, offered scholarships to
60 students to enroll for Diploma course in Mechatronics at NTTF.
About Maruti Suzuki’s Community Development Initiative:
Community Development is one of the three important pillars of Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s
Corporate Social Responsibility programme – there two being in the areas of road safety and
skill development. With the main objective to bring about an overall improvement in the
quality of life of people residing around its manufacturing facilities, Maruti Suzuki has adopted
26 villages in Gujarat and Haryana collectively. Ensuring direct supervision and
control, Maruti Suzuki’s interventions are focused to achieve results and make a meaningful
impact on the lives of local people.
Issued by:
Corporate Communications,
Maruti Suzuki India Limited,
1, Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Ph: 91-11-4678 1000
Email: corp.comm@maruti.co.in
Website: www.marutisuzuki.com
Twitter: @Maruti_Corp
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