Thoothukudi, October 05, 2016: Sterlite Copper, Thoothukudi won National Award for Excellence in Water Management 2016 as ‘Noteworthy Water Efficient Unit’ in ‘Within the Fence’ Category at National Competition for Excellence in Water Management 2016 organized by CII. This reward is recognition of the efforts Sterlite Copper took up to be a Zero liquid discharge plant in not letting its effluents out of the company’s premises.

Mr R Deepanraj, Mr Sreenath Sundaram presented the case studies on behalf of M/s Sterlite Copper. As part of the assessment, CII has conducted audit in the the plant after the evaluation of questionnaire.

The award was by presented by Dr Kakodhar, Chairman, CII Triveni Water Institute and Mr Dhruv Sawhney, Past President, CII.

Cut Line: Ms. Ruchi Kukreja, Associate Manager, Sterlite Copper receiving the award on behalf of Sterlite Copper

About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Limited)

Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.

Vedanta Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India, and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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M Esakkiappan

Head – Public Relations
Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
Tel: +91 461 424 2953
Mob.: +91 82200 54113
m.esakkiappan@vedanta.co.in

R Sridhar

Associate Manager – Public Relations
Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
Tel: +91 461 424 2940
Mob.: +91 82200 54112

r.sridhar@vedanta.co.in

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