Nagaland solar water pump installed for over 600 households in Lozaphuhu

A solar-powered submersible pump was installed at the Mudobu spring with with funding support from the Titan Company Limited (TCL)’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The solar water pump was installed as Lozaphuhu village, home to over 600 households, faces severe water shortages, especially from December to March. Also, the village depends on three springs and with two of its three springs meeting less than 20% of daily needs, residents often buy water or walk long distances to fetch it, placing a heavy burden on women.
To mark the occasion, an inaugural event was held on November 5 at the Mudobu spring site where Village Council (VC) chairman, Khusuzo Khamo, thanked both Titan Company Limited and NEIDA on behalf of the village for their support and commitment to delivering a sustainable and long-term water supply solution for their village.
A dedicatory prayer was offered by Shetazolu Vese, caretaker of the village prayer house. The unveiling of the commemorative plaque was carried out by Sridhar N.E., chief sustainability officer, Titan Company Limited in the presence of NEIDA staff and community members.
He emphasized that water security is fundamental to thriving communities and highlighted the Lozaphuhu initiative as a model of local ownership, appropriate technology, and strong partnerships. He commended the community for its active participation and noted that Titan Company Limited’s CSR efforts aim to deliver practical, scalable, and locally grounded solutions that foster sustainable development.
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.
Earlier, the spring was rejuvenated in 2023 with support from the Tata Trusts by the North East Initiative Development Agency (NEIDA) under its Springshed Management Programme. The solar pump comprises of 30 solar panels (545W each) to power a 5 HP pump that lifts up to 30,000 litres per hour to a reservoir 300 meters uphill with an automatic floating sensor to ensure efficient pumping based on the water level in the reservoir tank and power use, even on limited-sunlight days.
The solar pump replaces the village’s earlier diesel-powered pump, offering an environmentally sustainable and economically efficient alternative. The new system is completely solar-based, ensuring that water pumping operations rely entirely on renewable solar energy. Beyond reducing operational costs, the solar system eliminates pollution and dependency on fossil fuels making it a model for clean, community-driven water supply scheme in rural Nagaland.