
VISAKHAPATNAM, JUNE 06, 2018 00:00 IST
UPDATED: JUNE 06, 2018 05:08 IST
- SHARE ARTICLE
- A A A
Industries in the city observed World Environment Day with a resolve to spread awareness on Tuesday.
Visakhapatnam Port Trust distributed 10,000 jute bags worth Rs. 7 lakh at rythu bazaars in the city to avoid usage of polythene bags. The port also planted 1,000 saplings worth Rs. 8.5 lakh near Central Fire Station. The port will contribute subsidy of Rs. 20 on each jute bag. This will be used for purchase of new bags. VPT Chairman M.T. Krishna Babu said by reducing plastic usage, global warming could be reduced to a maximum extent.
Green awards
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited distributed green awards to 102 employees in recognition of their contribution for betterment of environment. Prizes were given away to the winners of various competitions held in connection with the World Environment Day. RINL in-charge CMD Prabir Raychaudhury and Joint Chief Environmental Engineer of APPCB N.V. Bhaskar Rao addressed the gathering.
HPCL Visakh Refinery conducted pollution under control (PUC) certification for two wheelers at HP Millennium Classic Petrol Bunk at Malkapuram to create awareness on controlling vehicular emissions, enlightening sessions on reducing and handling waste with interactive thought sharing and theme-based games as part of a workshop conducted at HP Waltair Park. Twenty thousand cloth bags were distributed at rythu bazaars.
Executive Director G.S. Prasad Sarma explained the importance of environmental protection . Gangavaram Port initiated a drive to plant 35,000 saplings.
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...le24092780.ece
Comment