A tree plantation programme was organised on Thursday near Jubilee Gate, Gate No 03, as a part of the programmes being organised at BHEl, Bhopal, prior to the World Environment Day celebrations.
On this occasion, TG Chouragade, General Manager, MOD & WEX; Aradhana, Sr Commandant, CISF; AK Chaturvedi, AGM,P≺ AK Kiyawat, AGM, Safety & Environment, officials of CISF and employees in large number were present.
Chouragade in his address said that conservation of the environment is our moral responsibility and we all have to make efforts from our heart in saving the environment. He further said that the area will be later developed as Suraksha Udyaan. Aradhana in her address urged the officials and Jawans of CISF to work with same commitment towards environment conservation as they do in maintain the security of the unit.
Keeping in view the environment conservation, Safety Department on Thursday organised an awareness programme on the ill-effects of polythene at Piplani market.
Meanwhile, the Kasturba Hospital BHEl, Bhopal on the occasion of ‘World No Tobacco Day’ organised a general awareness progamme the other day at the hospital premises. On this occasion Dr Sarla Menon was present as the Chief Guest while Dr Ravi Gupta, Cancer surgeon was present as the guest speaker.
Dr Gupta in his address threw light on the ill effects of tobacco use saying that it is one of the factors in almost all death happening due to cancer. He further said that Bhopal stands at second position in terms of patients being affected by mouth and neck cancer in India.
Dr Gupta briefed the gathering about various diseases caused by tobacco use and ways of prevention as well as cure. Around 150 people participated in the programme.
Earlier, Dr Chhaya Dave, President, IMA, BHEl welcomed the guest briefing the gathering about the details of the programme while Dr Namrata Dhingrocha coordinated the programme.