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| ONGC Participates In Green Movement |
24th June 2002, ONGC News |
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ONGC participates in the Green Movement with responsibility towards society and the world. We bring you four stories on this positive approach of ONGC.
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Long before ecology became the refrain of the global song at Stockholm and Rio, the ancient Indian heritage had already provided a specious spiritual home for the environmental ethos. India has, throughout trackless centuries, provided an ample expense of friendly space for an open and ongoing discourse of ideas. The relics and traditions established the principles of ecological harmony centuries ago-not because the world was perceived as heading for an imminent environmental disaster or destruction, nor because of any immediate utilitarian exigency, but through its quest for spiritual and physical symbiosis, synthesized in a system of ethical awareness and moral responsibility.
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Participation in the World Environment Day celebrations in the Indian context appears to be more natural as on today. ONGC participates in the Green Movement with responsibility towards society and the world. We bring you four stories on this positive approach of ONGC:
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1. IPSHEM, ONGC, Goa Celebrates World Environment Day
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2. ONGC Launches Green Vadodara Movement With Indian Express
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3. World Environment Day Celebrated In ONGC, Vadodara
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4. ONGC, Eastern Region Celebrates World Environment Day
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IPSHEM, ONGC, GOA CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
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World Environment Day was celebrated by IPSHEM on 5th June, 2002. On this day, all IPSHEMites dedicated themselves to making the campus green by planting trees. They also displayed messages on environment-related topics on hoardings within the campus.
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Mr. PN Mehrotra, GM – Head, IPSHEM, gave the keynote address followed by a speech by Mr. JD Nath, Chief Chemist. The message of UN Secretary General on 'WED 2002' was read out by Mr. AM Dulip, Suptdg. Chemist. Dr. TK Barua, Chief Chemist, then read out the message of Executive Director, UNEP. On this occasion, all IPSHEM members dedicated themselves, as responsible citizens, to work for sustained environmental protection and improvement. The programme was followed by planting of trees in the campus, by all officers and staff members.
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A similar programme was celebrated on 8th June, 2002 with IPSHEM family members. The Welcome Address was given by Mr. JD Nath, Chief Chemist and the keynote address by Head-IPSHEM. On this occasion, Head-IPSHEM stressed on the need for energy conservation in domestic arena as well as in professional life in order to promote holistic environmental development. This was followed by tree plantation by all the family members of IPSHEM. A drawing competition on the theme - “Give Earth a Chance” was organized for the children. Mr. AM Dulip, Suptdg. Chemist, coordinated the programme.
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Mr. PN Mehrotra, GM-Head, IPSHEM, planting a sapling to commemorate World Environment Day
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ONGC LAUNCHES GREEN VADODARA MOVEMENT WITH INDIAN EXPRESS
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As part of World Environment Day celebrations, an awareness rally was organized on 5th June, 2002 jointly by The Indian Express Group and ONGC, Vadodara. The rally attempted to create awareness on the ‘Green Vadodara Movement’.
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School students, police personnel, sportspersons, environmentalists and leading citizens participated in the rally, which started at 0630 hrs. Senior citizens and other VIPs of the city also joined the rally with great enthusiasm. The rally from Welcome Group Hotel, Vadodara was flagged off by Mr. KK Mahapatra, GGM & Head Regional Office, ONGC, Vadodara. Senior officers from ONGC were also present on the occasion. Mr. DD Tuteja, Police Commissioner, Vadodara and Mr. Bhagyesh Jha, Collector, Vadodara led the rally along with various other officers from the state and local administration. The Indian Express Group was represented by Mr. Virendra Kumar, Editor of Indian Express (Ahmedabad edition) and other senior journalists from Ahmedabad and Baroda.
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ONGC was represented by a large number of employees, their wards and school children. The rally, which was attended by thousands of Barodians, passed through the main city and culminated 3 kms from the starting point. Banners and placards displayed the message: 'At ONGC- We Do Care For The Environment'. The Corporate Communications (PR) group, Vadodara coordinated the entire event from ONGC side.
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On the occasion, the District Collector administered an oath in order to save the environment and increase awareness for its conservation.
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ONGC has always worked for the protection of environment, sustainable development and higher quality of life for the people of ONGC and adjoining areas of its work centers. Therefore, such an event, which was organized by ONGC and a renowned media house of the country, generated immense goodwill for the organization.
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATED IN ONGC, VADODARA
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World Environment day was celebrated in ONGC Officers Club, Vadodara where Prof. KC Upadhyaya, Vice Chancellor of MS University, Baroda was the Chief Guest. Mr. N Lal, Director (Technology & Field Services) presided over the function. Mr. KK Mahapatra, GGM, Head-R.O., Baroda was the Guest of Honour.
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Dr.M Pal, Chief Chemist-SHE gave the Welcome Address and Mr. RL Chaudhary, GM (P), Head-SHE presented the Environment Activity Report of SHE Department, Baroda . In his activity report, Mr. Chaudhary highlighted the measures adopted by the environment department in controlling the pollution caused by E&P Industries. He informed the audience that CPF-Gandhar has been awarded ISO-14001. Mr. Chaudhary also informed that the spadework for getting ISO-14001 certification has also started for seven installations in Mehsana, eight in Ankleshver and two in Ahmedabad. He also informed about the reduction in gas flaring by almost 85%, by commissioning gas compressor at Mehsana, Ankleshver and Ahmedabad.
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Dr. Jayshree De, Head of the Department (Environment), M.S. University, Baroda delivered a lecture on the environment scenario. She stressed that bio-diversity and sustainability has to be parallel in order to maintain the environment. She showed concern about the diminishing natural sources and also stressed that government agencies have to take a lead role for preserving bio-diversity and wildlife.
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Mr. KK Mahapatra also emphasized the need for environment protection through latest technologies. The protecton of the environment is everybody’s duty, he said.
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Mr. N Lal, Director (Technology & Field Services), in his brief speech, stressed that rapid world wide industrial growth has certainly deteriorated the environment. But the citizens are now more concerned about environmental problems than they were a few years back. Mr. Lal made it clear that we have to sacrifice economic growth, if necessary, to ensure that the environment is protected.
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Prof. KC Upadhaya, Vice Chancellor, MS University, made it clear that oil companies should devote more effort and money to environmental improvements as social responsibilities. Prof. Upadhayay also emphasized that governments can only succeed in tackling environmental issues if they seek support from their citizens and involve them in all actions undertaken to improve environmental quality.
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Prizes were given to participating children for competitions held on the occasion. Competitions were held in drawing and painting, essay, quiz and own garden maintenance. In the end the Chief Guest and all other dignitaries planted samplings. Dr. Ashok Mathur, Suptdg. Chemist-SHE, compered the programme.
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ONGC, EASTERN REGION CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
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World Environment Day was celebrated in a befitting manner at ONGC, Nazira and Sivasagar on 5th June, 2002. Mr. IB Raina, Executive Director-Asset Manager, Assam Asset, ONGC was the Chief Guest at a function organized by Delhi Public School, ONGC, Nazira to mark World Environment Day. Mr. NN Taye, GM (HR/ER & PR), ONGC and Pro Vice Chairman DPS also graced the occasion.
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The children of ONGC Colony, Sivasagar performing cultural programmes on importance of preserving environments.
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In his brief address to the students, Mr. Raina, appreciated the participation of the children of jhuggis (slums) in the celebrations along with the regular students of the school. He said that the underprivileged children should be supported in this endeavour. Mr. Raina also flagged off a rally, which commenced at the school gate and covered the Nazira Township. He further gave away sets of uniforms to about 100 students hailing from the jhuggis who participated in the rally.
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Later in the evening, a function was held at the Bihu Pandal in ONGC Colony, Sivasagar where Mr. A Majumdar, GM-Head Engineering Services, ONGC, was the Chief Guest. Among others who graced the occasion were Mr. NN Taye, officiating Head Regional Office and General Manager (HR/ER&PR) ONGC, Mr. AK Bordoloi, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sivasagar, Mr. Borbarua, Additional Deputy Commisssioner, and Mr. HK Talukdar, Divisional Forest Officer, Sivasagar.
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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Majumdar gave a detailed account of the measures taken by ONGC for reducing pollution and maintaining the environment in its operational areas. He said effluents generated in ONGC fields are discharged into water bodies only after treatment and after all the parameters set by the Pollution Control Board are checked. He further said that environment friendly polymer based drilling fluids have been introduced and oil absorbents are being used to clean any accidental spillage of oil at the drill sites.
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Mr. HK Talukdar, Divisional Forest Officer, Sivasagar announced that the Assam Forest Department is jointly undertaking a project with ONGC, Oil India Limited and GAIL to maintain green environment.
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The children of ONGC Colony, Sivasagar presented an enthralling cultural programme, which drove home the importance of preserving the environment and preventing pollution. The cultural programme was organised by the ONGC Mahila Samiti, Sivasagar.
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