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Taking forward this commitment to ensure environment friendly initiatives-"Take Care of Nature and Nature Will Take Care Of Us"
Taking forward this commitment to ensure environment friendly initiatives-"Take Care of Nature and Nature Will Take Care Of Us"
WR Press Release No 2020/06
06-06-2020
Mumbai
WR INTRODUCED VARIOUS PIONEERING INITIATIVES FOR CONSERVATION OF ENVIORNMENT
ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, WR'S GM SAID - "TAKE CARE OF NATURE & NATURE WILL TAKE CARE OF US"
WR INTRODUCED VARIOUS PIONEERING INITIATIVESFOR CONSERVATION OF ENVIORNMENT
The 'World Environment Day' was observed by Western Rly on 5th June, 2020 with this year’s theme 'Celebrate Biodiversity’ with an aim to spread awareness about conserving our environment. To mark this occasion, Shri Alok Kansal – General Manager of W. Rly administered a pledge to Additional GM, allPrincipal Heads of various Departments, Divisional Rly Managers & other senior railway officers through video conference from his residence in Mumbai, to save plants and took the lead by planting a sapling at his residence. Shri Kansal said on this occasion, that he believes in the mantra “We should take care of Nature & Nature will take care of us” and he exhorted the same message while addressing the Video Conference on this occasion. GM shri Kansal also planted a sapling in the garden of his residential premises on this occasion.
According to a press release issued by Shri Ravinder Bhakar- Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, various specific efforts and initiatives have been undertaken by Western Railway under the dynamic leadership of General Manager Shri Alok Kansal, for mitigating environmental impacts and reduce Green House Gas emissions, which have resulted in desired outcomes. In view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation, Western Railway observed the World Environment Day digitally through Video conference along with Power point Presentation, which was presided by General Manager Shri Kansal alongwith Additional GM, all PHODs & DRMsand other senior officers. Speaking on the occasion of World Environment Day, while addressing the HQ & Divisional officers in a VC, Shri Alok Kansal stressed upon the need to take all possible steps in the day to day working of Railways to conserve environment & find ways to protect Biodiversity. Some of the major issues were discussed included; Reduce Pollution – Solid Waste Disposal Plants, Effluent treatment plants,Conserve resources - Plastic recycling, Conserve Water – rain water harvesting systems, water recycling plants, water audits, Automatic coach washing plants and last but not the least toConserve Energy – Energy audits, HOG, Sky pipe lighting. Taking forward this commitment to ensure environment friendly initiatives, Western Railway is steadfast to guarantee a safer and cleaner environment and is taking all efforts to conserve as well as preserve the beauty of our Mother Earth intact.
On this occasion, W. Rly’s social media platforms have come out with a motivational video which spreads the message in a subtle manner. In this WR story, Baba Vantastic with his vast knowledge of earthly affairs gives the discourse to this disturbed follower that our human nature should be thoughtful & kind to our “NATURE”. Baba Vantastic motivates people to save the environment for a greener future just as W. Rly has contributed in a big way in preserving the environment and has reiterated their commitment towards this cause.
Shri Bhakar further informed that during the last year 2019-20, W.Rly initiated many activities and programmes to achieve & sustain Environmental Goals. WR ran ‘No Plastic’ campaigns from time-to-time to spread awareness about the ill effects of plastic on the environment. WR encourages single use plastic ban and hence it has banned the use of plastic cups, glasses, plates etc. Mumbai Central station was accredited with ISO 14001:2015 Certification in May 2019. on the similar line, 38 more stations of Mumbai Central division will acquire ISO 14001:2015 certification shortly. An Effluent Treatment Plant commissioned at Surat with a capacity of 60 KLD for Mechanized Laundry Surat on “Turn Key Basis". An Effluent Treatment Plant of 1 MLD (million litres per day) already commissioned at Bandra Terminus where waste water is treated and then used for coach washing and other activities. Western Railway has also installed benches made out of recycled plastic bottles at Churchgate station.
Shri Bhakar stated that various activities in this direction were initiated by Mumbai Division of W. Rly, on this occasion, even in the times of Covid-19 pandemic. A Webinar was conducted on 4th June, 2020 regarding Environment Management in Indian Railways by Mr Amit Thakkar, Scientist at Central Pollution Control Board to sensitize and raise awareness among staff and officers alike.Tree plantation drive of saplings of various indigenous species was organised at 10 separate locations to promote biodiversity on the occasion of World Environment Day. Some of the projects by W. Rly in the pipeline are:
The work of recharging and reviving existing dry open wells along with rainwater harvesting facility at Valsad, Bilimora and Udhna is being undertaken.
Solar Energy plant of 1 MW capacity to be installed at Bandra Terminus on Power Purchase Agreement with Solar Energy Corporation of India. This will facilitate power procurement at Rs 3.50 per unit as against a much higher rate currently being purchased from various agencies.Installation of Sky pipe day lighting system (182 Nos) at Platforms & PRS of Mumbai Central station.
4.Green Rating Certification & Sun pipe Installation for Valsad Depot.5.Green Rating Certification of Various Establishments of Western Railway, Mumbai.
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Source:Western Railway
