NLCIL celebrates World Environment Day

View of NLC India Ltd. (NLCIL) at Neyveli in Cuddalore District. | Photo credit: SS Kumar

NLC India Limited (NLCIL) celebrated World Environment Day by launching a mass sapling drive and committed to protecting natural resources, environment and biodiversity. The theme of the celebration was “Inspired by nature. For the climate. For our future”.

On the occasion, the senior team of the company led by Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, Chairperson and Managing Director of NLCIL launched a mass plantation of saplings at the NLCIL airport premises. More than 150 saplings were planted during the event. There was also a plantation drive at the Modern Sewage Treatment Plant (MSTP).

A march was also organized to raise awareness about climate change and its effects. In addition, the event featured an LED vehicle representing NLCIL’s efforts to combat climate change, carbon reduction and sustainable mining practices. An awareness drive on water conservation and daily sustainable practices in and around Neyveli villages was also organized on the occasion.

NLCIL Functional Directors Rajesh Pratap Singh Sisodia, Suresh Chandra Soman and B. Anbuchelvan, Executive Director, Corporate Environmental Cell and senior officials.

Published – 07 Jun 2026 14:20 IST