Chhatrapur, Mar 5: Fulfilling the long-standing demand of Aryapalli villagers, Adani Foundation has installed solar-powered street lights at Aryapalli Fishing Jetty route in Ganjam district.

Adani Foundation gave joy to the locals with the initiative on the occasion of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme by the Gopalpur Port.

Fishermen were having a tough time during their movements on the route, which stretches to nearly 2 km. In response to the request of the villagers, the Adani Foundation has installed 22 solar-powered streetlights along the fishing jetty route.

In a special event, Sandeep Jaiswal, Business Head, Gopalpur Port inaugurated the project. Among others, Bhakta Bandhu Satpathy, Head, IR Gopalpur Port, Sanjay Mallick, Head, Port Security, Satyajit Rath, HR Head, Debadatta Mishra, CSR Head, R Govinda, N Shyama, M Gumali, A Tataroy and many dignitaries of Aryapalli village were present at the event. Recognising the positive impact of this initiative, local leaders and community representatives expressed their gratitude.

N Shyama said that due to lack of adequate lighting, fishermen had to travel in the dark on this route for years. “The installation of solar-powered street lights by the Adani Foundation will ensure safe movement of local fishermen, traders, villagers and transporters. I congratulate the Adani Foundation for making this route safer and convenient, be it late in the night or early in the morning,” stated Shyama.

A health camp was also organised at the Panchayat headquarters at Bada Aryapalli. Expert doctors from the departments of gynaecology, paediatrics and diagnostics, respiratory and ophthalmology conducted diagnostic tests and consultations. In addition, medicines were also distributed free of cost. During the camp, more than 360 children, women and the elderly were examined and consulted with doctors about their various health problems.

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