New Delhi, June 05: As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and ecological conservation, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) organized a tree plantation drive on June 3, 2026, in association with the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD), Mangaluru.
The initiative was conducted as part of the World Environment Day 2026 celebrations and the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign, aimed at encouraging citizens and organizations to contribute towards a greener and healthier environment.
Senior Forest Officials Participate in Green Initiative
The plantation programme was attended by several senior officials from the Karnataka Forest Department, including:
- Shashikanth S Vibhothi, Assistant Conservator of Forests, Mangalore Subdivision
- Rajesh Baligar, Range Forest Officer, Mangalore Range
- Shravan Kumar Nalwad, Deputy Range Forest Officer, Surathkal Section
- Gangadhar Nanvi, Beat Forest Officer, Surathkal Beat
The presence of forest officials underscored the collaborative effort between industry and government agencies in promoting environmental stewardship and biodiversity conservation.
MRPL Leadership Leads Sustainability Effort
The programme witnessed active participation from MRPL’s top management, including:
- Mundkur Shyamprasad Kamath, Managing Director
- Nandakumar Velayudhan Pillai, Director (Refinery)
- Devendra Kumar, Director (Finance) & CFO
- N. Anandha Kumar, Executive Director (Refinery)
- Deepak Prabhakar P, Executive Director (Marketing & Business Development)
- P. Sujith, Executive Director (Projects)
Group General Managers, Chief General Managers, General Managers, senior executives, and employees also participated enthusiastically in the plantation activity.
Commitment Towards a Greener Future
MRPL employees, Karnataka Forest Department officials, and members of the secondary workforce actively took part in planting saplings across the refinery premises.
The company stated that every sapling planted represents a commitment towards building a healthier ecosystem and preserving natural resources for future generations.
The initiative aligns with MRPL’s broader environmental goals of:
- Promoting biodiversity conservation
- Enhancing green cover
- Raising environmental awareness
- Supporting ecological sustainability
- Encouraging community participation in conservation efforts
Supporting World Environment Day Objectives
Observed globally every year on June 5, World Environment Day serves as a platform to encourage environmental action and sustainable practices.
Through initiatives such as tree plantation drives, MRPL continues to reinforce its commitment to responsible industrial growth while contributing to environmental protection and climate resilience.
The company emphasized that such programmes play an important role in fostering environmental consciousness and creating long-term ecological benefits.
Key Highlights
- MRPL organized a tree plantation drive on June 3, 2026.
- Initiative held in association with the Karnataka Forest Department.
- Event conducted under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
- Senior forest officials and MRPL leadership participated.
- Employees and workers actively planted saplings.
- Drive aimed at promoting biodiversity and environmental awareness.
- Activity formed part of World Environment Day 2026 celebrations.
- MRPL reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and ecological conservation.
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