BBMB celebrated World Environment Day by organizing a Green Ride Cyclothon
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 6,2023
Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) celebrated “World Environment Day” on 05.06.2023 with grandeur under Mission LIFE, an India-led global mass movement to nudge individual and community action to protect and preserve the environment. BBMB organized a Green Ride Cyclothon from BBMB Officers Rest House, Sector 35, Chandigarh to Sukhna Lake. BBMB also showcased Nukkad Natak at Sukhna Lake & Sector – 17, Chandigarh to apprise the general public about “Save Water” and “Hazards of using Plastic”. A painting competition on theme “Save Earth”, “Save Energy” and “We are pro planet people” was also organized in which around 83 children from various schools of Chandigarh participated.
All employees of BBMB led by Chairman, BBMB, Sanjay Srivastava took pledge to make all possible changes in their daily life to protect the environment. Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Srivastava said that “Mission LIFE”has the power to transform lives, protect our planet, and ensure a sustainable future for all. He requested all the employees to practice a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature and does not harm it.He added that it is the responsibility of every individual to come forward and contribute his or her bit in saving the environment.
Lipsa Agarwal, Joint Secretary/Public Relations, BBMB, further informed that “Mission Life” campaign was started by BBMB on 8th May and has concluded on the occasion of World Environment Day i.e, on 5th June, 2023. During this period, BBMB has organized various activities such as Tree Plantations, Seminars, Workshops, Essay writing competition etc., at all its project locationsso as to sensitizethe people about various aspects of Mission LIFE.