GILGIT: Nestlé Pakistan recently inaugurated a clean and safe drinking water facility in Jutial, Gilgit that aims to cater to more than 10,000 people in the region daily.
Inaugurating the facility, Abrar Ahmed Mirza, Chief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan said “Access to clean and safe drinking water is an absolute necessity for all of us, and I am touched that Nestlé has focused so much of its community efforts for the people of Gilgit. It is a remarkable contribution, and I am hopeful that people will truly benefit from this.”
Speaking on the occasion, Jason Avanceña, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Pakistan said, “We are committed to Creating Shared Value (CSV) throughout our value chain for communities and the inauguration of this 10th clean safe drinking water facility in the country, and the first in Gilgit, is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact for families, communities and the planet.”
Nestlé Pakistan has already developed and is currently managing nine clean and safe drinking water facilities around its manufacturing sites in Sheikhupura, Kabirwala, Khanewal, Islamabad, Narowal and Karachi. With the inauguration of this facility in Gilgit, approximately 100,000 people will have access to clean and safe drinking water daily through these facilities.
This facility will use ultrafiltration water treatment technology with capacity to supply up to 3,000 liters per hour of clean and safe drinking water. It will utilize a multi-stage filtration process, with monitoring systems that guarantee consistent quality and a UV disinfection unit providing an extra layer of protection. The plant is powered by solar energy and also equipped with energy-efficient pumps and utilizes sustainable practices to minimize its environmental footprint.
Nestlé’s efforts under its flagship Caring for Water-Pakistan initiative, are focused on three pillars: factories, communities, and agriculture. All its Clean and Safe Drinking Water Facilities across the country are having a positive effect on communities where it operates, in line with UN SDGs 6, 13 and 17.
