L&T’s Heavy Engineering team gives a river a new lease of life
World Environment Day, 5 June, was observed all over the L&T ecosystem – its manufacturing facilities, offices and delivery centres – with a variety of conservation activities, such as tree plantation, seed-ball crafting and awareness sessions. These events drew wide participation from the employees, and served to reinforce the nature-conservation mindset.
At L&T’s A M Naik Heavy Engineering Complex Hazira, the occasion was marked with strong on-ground action, reinforcing the Company’s leadership in environmental stewardship through awareness and engagement initiatives.
The action plan was to restore and protect Surat’s vital natural lifeline, the Tapi River. Over 118 enthusiastic employees and their family members came together on 7 June, a Sunday, to undertake the intensive river clean-up drive.
The participants in this initiative included Anil V Parab (Whole-time Director & Sr EVP – Manufacturing), Ravindra Master (Sr Scientific Officer, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Regional Office, Surat), Vrajesh Unadkat and Sumandevi Vimalbhai Garg (Corporators, Surat Municipal Corporation). The encouragement of these thought leaders inspired the L&T team and reinforced the message of collective responsibility.
The collective effort of the L&T employees and their family members resulted in the collection of 430 kg of waste, which has been responsibly handed over to the SMC for further processing.
Adding a creative touch, the volunteers artistically designed dustbins and handed them over to local vendors, promoting better community participation and waste collection practices.
This initiative reflects a simple but powerful belief – sustainability is driven by action on the ground. Every small effort contributes to a larger impact.
L&T will continue to play a role in protecting the environment, and building a cleaner and greener future.
