Paradeep, November 29, 2024: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), as part of
its CSR initiative “SAFAL” project, is bringing positive change in the farming practices in
three panchayats of Kujang Block under Jagatsinghpur district.
In a bid to support the farmers in overcoming challenges related to pesticide spraying and
watering, 124 manual spray pumps, each with a 16-liter capacity, were distributed among
the farmers. The pumps were distributed in the presence of Shri Debendra Rout,
Sarpanch of Nuagarh Panchayat, Shri Tapan Behera, Ward Member, Nuagarh and team
members of the SAFAL project. This intervention will directly benefit 124 farmers to
efficiently apply pesticides and water their crops, thereby helping them in crop
management and boosting productivity.
This initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and enhancing livelihood
opportunities for farmers across 12 villages. By providing these tools, AM/NS India
reinforces its commitment to sustainable agriculture and supports the long-term economic
well-being of the farming community.
