Marking 50 years since its inception, Sintex organised a nationwide initiative to raise awareness around safe water usage, during which it set a Guinness World Record for mobilising over 31,000 people in 24 hours to pledge responsible water storage and usage practices.
As informed by the company, the effort focused on the growing public health concern of waterborne diseases and improper water storage in households. Participants from across India – including employees, partners and communities – submitted their pledges through a digital platform.
Yashovardhan Agarwal, Director at Sintex & MD at Welspun BAPL Ltd., said, “This is an iconic moment for Sintex, with 50 years of legacy and leadership in water storage tanks. Water contamination and improper storage continue to pose serious public health risks in India, contributing significantly to the spread of waterborne diseases. Through this initiative, we are inspiring individuals to make a simple yet powerful commitment - to store both drinking and non-drinking water hygienically by regularly cleaning water storage units thereby preventing contamination and safeguarding the health of their families. Every pledge collected and every individual reached is a step towards a more responsible and clean water-conscious India. This record-setting achievement marks just the beginning of a larger movement!”
India continues to face a high health burden due to unsafe water. Diarrhoea accounts for nearly 13% of deaths among children under five, making it one of the leading causes of child mortality. Sintex stated that the initiative is aimed at drawing attention to basic household practices that can help reduce contamination.
The pledge taken by participants read, “I pledge to store non-drinking & drinking water in hygienic condition by regularly cleaning the water storage unit in order to prevent any water contamination and ensuring the safety of my family.”
Founded in 1975, Sintex began as a water storage tank manufacturer and now operates across water transmission (pipes), storage (tanks) and treatment solutions. The company informed that its tanks are made using food-grade virgin plastic.
