World Environment Day at Nuvoco’s Jojobera Cement Plant (JCP) was observed with a sapling planting initiative. Over 200 saplings were planted on the plant premises and 500 in the surrounding areas and school over the course of this month.
An inauguration ceremony comprising of flag hoisting, was organised to commemorate the occasion. It was presided over by Manoj Kumar Agrawal (Sr. VP – JCP),Amit Pidiha (Sr. VP – JCP Project), Rakeshwar Pandey (President – Employees’ Union), and Bijay Khan(General Secretary – Employees’ Union). The presence of Jeetendra Kuman Jain(AVP – JCP), various HODs, employees and contract workmen was also observed .
The Plant employees and contractual workers planted 200 saplings across the plant area. They plan to plant 500 saplings around the school and in nearby areas to reiterate their commitment towards the environment, and spread awareness about the need and importance of trees.
During the ceremony, MK Agrawal, said, “Planting saplings and trees helps maintain an environmental balance. Nuvoco believes that there can be no sustainable economic development without the preservation of nature. Towards this end, Jojobera Cement Plant employees will plant 700 saplings during the month in and around the plant premises.