Taking a cue from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Mann-ki-Baat”, NTPCians on Monday took a pledge to “beat plastic pollution” which is said to be the theme for this year’s World Environment Day, a company press release informed.
In the wee hours, employees in large numbers came together to plant saplings, took out an awareness rally to spread the message of combating plastic pollution here on the eve of World Environment Day celebrations at NTPC Korba Township.
Niraj Kumar Sinha, Executive Director, NTPC graced the occasion as chief guest which was also attended by Nupur Sinha, President, Maitri Mahila Samiti, S M Chauthaiwale, GM (O&M), C Dakshinamurthy, GM (Technical Services), D N Tiwari, GM (Maintenance), Basuraj Goswami, GM (Fuel Management), Asit Dutta, GM (Operation), S K Sanbad, AGM (Environment & Ash Utilisation), S K Dutta, AGM (TAD), Shri S S Das, AGM (HR), members of ladies Club, representatives of Unions and Associations, staff of CISF and schools among others.
Several programmes including debate, drawing competition etc are being held under the aegis of Environment & Ash Utilisation Department to mark the occasion and sensitise the stakeholders.