Categories: Business HourNews

Hinduja Foundation’s big support to afforestation-drive with Maharashtra Government

Since Hinduja Group is renowned for their philanthropic initiatives, this time also the Group through its employees from various companies like Indusind Media, Gulf Oil, Hinduja Hospital and Hinduja Healthcare were seen participating in the tree plantation programme.Establishment of a forest or stand of trees is a new initiative undertaken by Maharashtra Government that received inauguration in hands of Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao that made the start of the Forest Festival (Vanamahotsav) formal.

The footfall from various schools, colleges, corporate, government departments and the defense establishments was marked during this extensive event. The project aims to plant 50 crore saplings in the next three years.While the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister for Environment Prakash Javadekar, Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray along with top government officials were present at the occasion, the defense authorities with their families contributed their bit in terms of planting 8000 saplings at Colaba, Kalina and Kandivali.

Hinduja has strived for a month-long drive to plant 100,000 saplings in Thane`s Jawahar sub-district. According to Brig H Chukerbuti (Retd.), Executive Vice President, Hinduja Foundation, “The Hinduja Foundation in a variety of ways is consciously fostering eco-friendly way of life. This year, in concert with the Maharashtra Government’s focus on augmenting green cover, Hinduja Foundation, in an ambitious program has increased its tree planting program. For the initiative, we will be planting close to one lakh saplings in the five villages of Jawhar taluka adopted by us.”

Hinduja Foundation has been sincerely contributing towards social welfare programmes as even last year, more than 16,000 seeds were planted by them in the district in lieu of their CSR agility. The dedication of Hindujas towards a better tomorrow is clearly exhibited with their commitment to support the Maharashtra Government for the first time in their 2 crore plantation venture.

Recent Posts

Tragedy Strikes at Nirvana Laddu Parv in Baghpat: 6 Dead, Several Injured as Makeshift Stage Collapses

Incident Details: A Festive Night Turns to Tragedy On the evening of January 27, 2025,…

6 days ago

Padma Award 2025: Who Made the Cut This Year?

The Padma Awards 2025 have been officially announced, recognizing the remarkable contributions of individuals across…

1 week ago

India’s Extradition Challenge: 5 Fugitives from Terrorism and Financial Fraud

India is currently engaged in a determined effort to extradite several high-profile fugitives who have…

1 week ago

Saif Ali Khan’s Home Under Attack: Intruder Targets Jeh’s Room, Reveals House Help

Incident Overview On January 17, 2025, a distressing incident unfolded at the residence of Bollywood…

2 weeks ago

Six Dead, Over 20 Injured in Stampede at Darshan Ticket Counters in Tirupati

Tragedy Strikes as Devotees Jostle for Vaikunta Ekadasi Tickets TIRUPATI: A devastating stampede occurred late…

4 weeks ago

Family Found Dead in Bengaluru: Police Suspect Land Dispute and Financial Distress

Bengaluru, India — In a heart-wrenching tragedy, a family of four was found dead in their…

4 weeks ago