The NTPC Sipat unit on Saturday started sprinkling of disinfection solution of sodium hypochlorite in eight villages adjoining the power plant, to contain the spread of Covid-19 under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, an official release said.
Tractor mounted sprinkler was used for the mechanized chemical spraying, the release said adding that the activity was started in Kaudiya village and other villages will be covered within a week's time.
An amount of Rs 4.5 lakh has been spent under the CSR for this endeavour, it said.
The solution is used for this is an amalgamation of highly recommended chemical—sodium hypochlorite—that has been mixed with water in the desired ratio.
In addition to this sanitizers were distributed to the local vegetable vendors. With representatives of the management and Union Association, Special Township Taskforce has been constituted to monitor various activities in the township to contain the spread of Coronavirus.
A total of 25 sanitizer bottles, of one litre each, were distributed to the vendors in the presence of RK Sahu (general secretary, Bhartiya Majdoor Sangh), Sweta (DGM, HR) and Neeraj Soni (Mgr HR).