The Mahanadi Coalfields limited (MCl) organised a 10-day function beginning from May 25 to mark the Environment Day on Friday. On the day, MCl CMD AN Sahay administered the environment protection pledge to all the employees and said attention would be given to check pollutions in mining areas. A nursery at the MCl Headquarters premises was inaugurated by the CMD. Besides, the Environment Department of the MCl in association with the Jagriti Mahilla Mandal held various competitions from May 25 to 30 in a bid to sensitize public on cleanliness, hygiene and importance of environmental protection. On the valedictory ceremony, winners of various competitions were given prizes.