In a significant step towards sustainable water management, Shri C.R. Patil, Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Government of India, inaugurated a groundwater recharge initiative in Bharuch district at the premises of Borosil Renewables Ltd., where several recharge wells have been installed. Mr. Mayank Gandhi, a renowned water conservationist and founder of Global Vikas Trust, Mr. Pradeep Kheruka, Chairman; and Mr. Shreevar Kheruka, Vice Chairman of Borosil Renewables Ltd, joined him at the ceremony. As part of the symbolic launch, the dignitaries and attendees offered water from the Narmada River to one of the recharge wells.
Mr. Pradeep Kheruka had earlier announced Borosil’s commitment to the Jal Shakti Mission, pledging the creation of 1,000 groundwater recharge wells across India as part of a transformative national water conservation effort.
The Jal Shakti Mission focuses on extensive integrated water resource management and community-driven groundwater recharge to ensure sustainable access to clean water nationwide. With growing concerns around depleting groundwater levels, especially in industrial and agrarian belts, collaborative efforts from industries like Borosil are crucial to long-term water security.
On this occasion, Shri C. R. Patil, Union Minister for Jal Shakti said, “Since there is no time left to build big dams on rivers for 25 years, underground water storage is the only solution to save the water. More than 16 lakh water storage structures have been built in the country on the call of the hon’ble PM Narendra Modi. The coming time will be challenging, and to meet such a situation, the government is already working on water conservation. Along with the government, we must become 100% aware of water conservation through public participation. With the depleting groundwater levels posing a serious threat in agrarian and industrial regions, the need for participation by industry leaders like Borosil for building long-term water resilience is crucial.
Mr. Pradeep Kheruka, Chairman of Borosil Renewables Ltd., said, “Water is heaven’s gold, the land is safe. It is in our self-interest to conserve this gold in our safe. The availability of this feature will promptly dissipate water-logging. Borosil is aligned with the national call to action by the Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi and ably led by Jal Shakti Minister Shri C.R. Patil. The mission is to capture rainwater where it falls, field by field, village by village, city by city! Recharge the groundwater table and secure India’s water resources.”
He further added that the methods recommended are practical and scalable. Strategically placed at the lowest point in each plot of land, these wells will ensure rainwater is absorbed deep into the earth. This will alleviate water logging while replenishing groundwater reserves. This mission is not just about conservation — it’s about empowerment. These recharge wells would drain water swiftly to underground reservoirs after heavy rain, saving people from grief.
Foundation Stone Laid for New 600 TPD Solar Glass Plant
Adding another significant milestone to the day, Shri C.R. Patil also laid the foundation stone for Borosil Renewables’ upcoming 600 Tons Per Day (TPD) solar glass manufacturing facility at its Bharuch site. This expansion will elevate Borosil’s total Indian solar glass production capacity from 1,000 TPD to 1,600 TPD (10.5 GW). The company already has 350 TPD capacity in its German subsidiary, GMB Glasmanufaktur Brandenburg,
The new facility will integrate the latest global technologies in solar glass manufacturing and will help meet India’s rapidly increasing demand for solar glass and reduce imports and build resilience in supply chain of this strategically important industry.