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Cement firm to provide clean, cold drinking water in three drought-hit states

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : May 21 2016 | 1:02 PM IST

Wonder Cement Ltd., has launched a campaign christened Swach Jal Sabka Haq, which will involve supplying clean and cold drinking water to people living in 29 districts of of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

Vivek Patni, Director, Wonder Cement said, "Many states in India are facing water crisis today. Due to the rapid growth in the urban areas, we have stretched our natural resources. Through Swach Jal Sabka Haq initiative, we have identified prominent locations and areas for supplying safe and fortified drinking water for general public to quench their thirst and provide them some relief from the scorching heat."

He also informed that this noble initiative had been launched three years ago.

He said 32 mobile vans will be deployed across Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will be parked for two and a half hours at each location at public places and acquainted sites, providing access to clean and cold drinking water.

Wonder Cement aims to reach at least 70-90 locations in each district and plans to provide relief to over 16 lakh people.

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First Published: May 21 2016 | 12:53 PM IST

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