DCM Shriram Foundation, the philanthropic arm of DCM Shriram Ltd., in collaboration with the Bharuch District Administration, organised a three-day exposure visit to demonstrate the pioneering Zero Waste, Zero Cost rural solid waste management model implemented at Jhagadia Gram Panchayat. Conducted under the guidance of District Magistrate, Bharuch City, Shri Gaurang Makwana, and District Development Officer, Shri Yogesh Shivkumar Kapase, the programme brought together 123 Panchayat Secretaries (Talatis) from across the district. The visit equipped them with practical insights into sustainable rural sanitation systems that can be replicated across villages in line with the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Over the course of three days, all participants engaged in live demonstrations, hands-on sessions, and interactive learning modules on:
- Household-level and community-level waste segregation
- Low-cost composting methods
- Decentralised waste processing techniques
- Safe disposal practices suited to rural settings
- Showcase of Gujarat’s First Sanitation Park
The immersive exposure enabled Talatis to understand how wet and dry waste streams can be managed through simple, community-centred solutions that require minimal financial inputs but deliver high social and environmental returns. The programme also emphasised the role of behaviour change, community engagement, and local ownership in ensuring long-term sustainability of sanitation systems. The initiative witnessed active participation from key district officials, including Dy. DDO (Panchayat) Shri Nikunj Patel, Dy. DDO (Revenue) Shri G. M. Borad, and TDO Jhagadia Shri Dhruv Patel, who interacted with the participants and underlined the critical need to strengthen rural sanitation structures at the grassroots level.
Representatives from DCM Shriram Foundation facilitated demonstrations, sharing insights from ongoing sanitation interventions and reinforcing the value of collaborative, scalable approaches to waste management. DCM Shriram Foundation remains committed to working closely with district authorities and local institutions to advance cost-effective, community-driven, and environmentally sustainable sanitation models that help build cleaner, healthier villages across Bharuch.
About DCM Shriram Foundation
The philanthropic arm of DCM Shriram Ltd., the Foundation is dedicated to creating sustainable and meaningful impact across rural communities in India. Guided by a legacy of compassion and responsibility, it continues the ethos of the visionary industrialist who worked wholeheartedly for the welfare of society. With a strong commitment to inclusive growth, DCM Shriram Foundation drives social impact initiatives across key focus areas: livelihood, healthcare, sanitation, environment, and education. Each intervention is designed to strengthen communities and enhance quality of life, with a primary emphasis on regions surrounding the company’s manufacturing units in Hardoi and Lakhimpur (Uttar Pradesh), Kota (Rajasthan), and Bharuch (Gujarat). Through long-term, community-centric programs, the Foundation remains dedicated to enabling positive change and supporting sustainable development for a stronger and more resilient future.
About DCM Shriram Ltd.
DCM Shriram Ltd. is a 136-year-old diversified Indian conglomerate with three core verticals:
– Chemicals & Vinyl: A broad portfolio including caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide, aluminium chloride, epichlorohydrin, stable bleaching powder, PVC resins, calcium carbide, and polymer compounds.
– Agri-Rural Business: An integrated value chain spanning sugar, ethanol, fertilizers (including micronutrients and specialty nutrients), and seeds.
– Value-Added Business: Fenesta Building Systems—India’s leading brand in uPVC and aluminium windows, doors, and facades for residential and commercial real estate.
