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TFP Bureau, Korba, July 15, 2025:\u00a0In a significant push towards sustainable and technology-driven agriculture, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a part of Vedanta Aluminium, has installed an Automated Weather and Water Station (AWWS) under its flagship CSR initiative Mor Jal Mor Maati<\/em>. The smart farming solution, currently in its pilot phase, is already serving over 200 farmers in villages within a five-kilometre radius and is set to expand in the coming months.<\/p>\n

Aligned with the Government of India\u2019s Digital India<\/em> mission, the AWWS aims to bridge the digital divide in rural farming communities by offering real-time, hyperlocal agri-intelligence. The initiative not only strengthens digital infrastructure at the grassroots level but also brings modern agricultural technologies directly to the hands of small and marginal farmers.<\/p>\n

By integrating weather forecasting with agronomic advisories, the AWWS provides critical data on irrigation scheduling, sowing and harvesting timelines, pest and disease forecasts, and soil moisture levels. This real-time information is delivered through Gram Vikas Samitis, WhatsApp groups, and local awareness campaigns\u2014enabling farmers to make timely, data-driven decisions. The initiative is designed to help reduce input costs, protect yields, and build climate resilience.<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnology is a powerful enabler\u2014both in driving industrial excellence and empowering rural communities,\u201d said Rajesh Kumar, CEO & Director, BALCO. \u201cWith the AWWS under our Mor Jal Mor Maati<\/em> project, we are bringing precision agriculture to the grassroots and helping build future-ready, resilient farming systems.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Mor Jal Mor Maati<\/em> initiative is a comprehensive rural development program aimed at transforming agricultural livelihoods. It focuses on maximizing existing water resources, enhancing irrigation, promoting multi-cropping, and introducing allied activities like lac cultivation, horticulture, animal husbandry, and non-timber forest produce. The establishment of the Vedanta Agriculture & Resource Centre under the project further supports these efforts through training and input distribution.<\/p>\n

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To date, the project has positively impacted over 5,700 farmers, offering sustainable agricultural solutions and year-round income generation opportunities. With the AWWS now operational, BALCO is taking a major leap in promoting smart farming practices, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive, tech-enabled rural development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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