In line with The Coca-Cola Company's operating principles on 'Community' and 'Environment', and in continuation of previous efforts, major initiatives were conducted on World Environment Day at Dasna.
On invitation from the Pipleda Village Panchayat and local Madrassa, a Tree plantation drive for 3000 trees was kicked off. Starting from saplings planted in the plant premises, 450 trees were planted enthusiastically around the area. The participants included children studying at the Madrassa, members of the local Gram pradhan, Media persons and of course, our Dasna associates. The foundation, to plant the rest in phases up to the monsoons, has been laid.
In addition to the plantation drive, a Painting Competition was conducted at the Plant with 170 Balwadi children from 5 villages. The competition aimed to generate awareness about environment issues with children. The Top 10 paintings were given prizes by eminent Media persons from Ghaziabad and the Director of Gram Niyojan Kendra (one of Dasna unit's local NGO partners).
The events of the day brought together members of the local administration, Gram Niyojan Kendra, Balwadi teachers, children and the workers of Dasna. Appreciation too, came from multiple quarters - Pollution Control Board, Media reports and most of all, the District Administration. To add to that, Coke has been invited by the District Administration, a nodal agency for the Ghaziabad Tree Plantation Day on July 31st (where 10 Lac trees will be planted).
Overall, the activities led to tremendous buy-in and goodwill generated amongst the local community. Most of all, the event displayed the complete involvement and team work of the Dasna Workers Union and Management towards espousing the cause of Environment conservation.
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