Shree Cement Signs MoU with Rajasthan Government to Advance Water Conservation Initiatives

Rajasthan, May 05 2026: Shree Cement Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Rajasthan under the Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan to support water conservation and natural resource management initiatives in the state.

The agreement was formalised in the presence of Shri Madan Dilawar, Cabinet Minister for School Education, Panchayati Raj & Sanskrit Education, and Shri Otaram Dewasi, Minister of State, Rural Development Department, Government of Rajasthan.

The Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan is a flagship programme focused on water conservation, groundwater recharge, and strengthening rural resilience through community participation and sustainable resource management.

Under the MoU, Shree Cement will implement CSR-led interventions in villages surrounding its Ras and Beawar plants. The initiative will focus on watershed development, water conservation, and improving natural resource management practices. These efforts are expected to enhance water availability, support agriculture and livestock, and contribute to long-term socio-economic development in rural areas.

Mr. Vishal Bhardwaj, Head CSR, Shree Cement Limited, said, “At Shree Cement, we remain committed to creating sustainable impact through focused community development initiatives. Our collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan under the Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan marks an important step in advancing water conservation and natural resource management in the operational villages of our Ras Plant. Through this initiative, we aim to enhance water availability, strengthen groundwater recharge, support agriculture and livestock, and contribute to the long-term socio-economic development of rural communities.”

The Government of Rajasthan, through its Watershed Department and other line departments, will provide technical guidance, administrative support, and facilitation to ensure effective implementation of the initiative.

The partnership aims to strengthen water security and build resilient rural communities through coordinated efforts between the public and private sectors.