NEIDA officials along with the village community leaders unveil a plaque in Lozaphuhu Village, Phek on November 5.
Dimapur, November 6 (MExN): The North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) under its springshed management programme installed a solar-powered submersible pump at the perennial spring named Mudobu in Lozaphuhu Village, Phek on November 5.
According to the press release received here, it stated more than 600 households in Lozaphuhu village has long struggled with acute water scarcity, particularly from December to March and that the village depended on three springs wherein two of this yield less than 20% of their daily requirement.
NEIDA informed that the installation of the pump was done with the funding support from Titan Company Limited (TCL) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
It stated that the automatic solar pump comprises of 30 solar panels of 545 watts each generating sufficient energy to operate a 5 HP pump; capable of lifting up to 30,000 litres of water per hour to a storage reservoir located about 300 meters uphill from the spring site.
“The system is equipped with an automatic floating sensor that regulates pumping based on the water level in the reservoir tank, ensuring efficient operation and power use even on days with limited sunlight,” it stated.
With this, it affirmed that the solar pump will now replace the village’s earlier diesel-powered pump, offering an environmentally sustainable and economically efficient alternative as the new system was completely solar-based, ensuring that water pumping operations rely entirely on renewable solar energy.
While also reducing operational costs drastically, it stated that the solar system eliminates pollution and dependency on fossil fuels making it a model for clean, community-driven water supply scheme in rural Nagaland.
At the same time, it stated that Khusuzo Khamo, village council chairman, expressed deep appreciation to both Titan Company Limited and NEIDA for their support and commitment to delivering a sustainable and long-term water supply solution in their village.
Furthermore, it added that Sridhar N E, chief sustainability officer (TCL) unveiled the commemorative plaque in the presence of NEIDA staff and community members.
“Water security is not just a basic need - it is the foundation of thriving communities. This initiative in Lozaphuhu is a powerful example of how local ownership, appropriate technology, and committed partnerships can create lasting impact,” Sridhar stated.
Likewise, he said that the at Titan Company Limited, our CSR efforts were designed to be practical, scalable, and rooted in local realities and that the company remain committed to supporting community-driven development initiatives that address real problems and build resilient futures.
‘The solar water pump project is one of the activities under the Integrated Village Development Program (IVDP) supported under Titan Company Limited’s CSR initiative and implemented by NEIDA. The IVDP project in Nagaland currently covers 37 villages in Phek district comprising of water security through springshed management; livelihood activities focused on soil and water conservation; enhancing farm productivity and loin loom weaving with the objective of improving rural livelihoods and increasing household incomes,’ he added.
