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Sterlite Industries has woven social responsibility into its business fabric right from its inception in 1996-97. The company believes that business objectives should include overall development of communities around its surrounding areas. The aim has always been to go beyond mere 'corporate social responsibility' to understand the real needs and genuine concerns of the people and provide the necessary stimulus to not only address these issues but ensure social involvement, acceptability and sustainability.
Sterlite Copper has also initiated several schemes for the benefit of the farming community in and around Tuticorin. It has roped in expert agriculturists to inculcate adoption of modern agricultural practices which has benefitted over 120 farmers. The company distributes seeds and saplings free of cost to needy farmers. Sterlite has also distributed hybrid vegetable seeds and tissue culture banana saplings to over 110 farmers covering 110 acres of farm land. The company has also conducted several veterinary camps to treat cattle. Sterlite has encouraged over 2000 households to start kitchen gardens.

Sterlite has also been actively involved in the infrastructure development of Tuticorin town and surrounding villages. It has initiated a drinking water project worth Rs 34 Lakhs in the neighbouring SV Puram village and also constructing aunderground water sump at Milavittan at a cost of Rs 23 Lakh to mitigate the water scarcity in the village. Sterlite has implemented 'Swajaldhara Drinking Water Project' in 43 villages which would benefit over 20,000 rural people. It has also renovated the shelters of 20 midday meal centres. The company has also constructed over a hundred toilets in under privileged rural houses. Sterlite has also extended support to 'The Vikasa School' in Tuticorin by sponsoring Rs 50 Lakh for the construction of additional building and classrooms.