Udaipur, 28th March 2025 – In celebration of Rajasthan’s 76th Foundation Day, Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, hosted the first-ever Sakhi Fest in Udaipur. The event honored the vibrancy of Rajasthan’s cultural heritage and marked a milestone in the company’s commitment to empowering rural women through its flagship initiative, Sakhi.
Sakhi Fest: A Cultural & Social Milestone
Held in Zinc City, Udaipur, Sakhi Fest brought together thousands of women from across Rajasthan, celebrating their contributions through a day-long festival. Over 30 interactive stalls and live showcases exhibited traditional Rajasthani art forms such as block printing, pottery, puppetry, terracotta art, and clay sculpture making. Culinary delights from across the state added flavor to the festivities.
The highlight of the event included performances by the renowned Nizami Brothers, Sufi artist Honey Sharma, and folk icons Shubhra Pareek, Firoz Khan, and Muzaffar Rehman, bringing the soul of Rajasthan to life.
Empowering Women, Building Communities
Under its Sakhi initiative, Hindustan Zinc has impacted over 25,000 women through a network of 2,000+ Self-Help Groups (SHGs), enabling credit linkage, employment, and self-reliance. The initiative promotes financial and social empowerment, fostering leadership, independence, and a ripple effect of positive change in rural communities.
“Rajasthan is more than a state—it’s a spirit of opportunity and resilience. Through Sakhi Fest, we celebrate the power of women who are rewriting narratives and building a stronger, self-sustaining society,” said Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited.
Economic Leadership and Vision for Rajasthan
With a contribution of over INR 40,000 crores to the Rajasthan exchequer and over INR 1,500 crores invested in CSR initiatives in the last 15 years, Hindustan Zinc continues to play a pivotal role in Rajasthan’s development. It operates the world’s largest underground zinc mine in Bhilwara and India’s second-largest silver-producing mine in Rajsamand.
As part of its forward-looking vision, the company recently announced plans to launch the world’s first Zinc Park, an industrial ecosystem to catalyze zinc-based industries in the state.
A Global Sustainability Leader
Hindustan Zinc was recently named the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024. With innovations like EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon green zinc, and a strong ESG track record, the company is setting global benchmarks in responsible mining and production.
With its Net Zero by 2050 target and certified status as a 2.41x Water-Positive company, Hindustan Zinc continues to align business success with climate action and social impact, transforming over 2 million lives across 4,000 villages.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
