World Environment Day: Bongaigaon Refinery pledges to plant 1 lakh seedlings this year

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DHUBRI: Bongaigaon Refinery observed World Environment Day along with the rest of the world in a befitting manner on Saturday.

As part of the celebrations, a ceremonial plantation drive was undertaken during which a total of 100 of saplings were planted in the Refinery township and within the premises. Bongaigaon Refinery is also gearing up for planting 1 lakh trees in and around Bongaigaon Refinery Township in the current year.

Speaking on the occasion, ED and Refinery Head BGR, SP Baruah stressed the need to nurture and safeguard the ecosystem for the next generation who are the future citizens of the world.

"Nature is home to various organisms which are equally deserving of its bounty as is humankind. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us how important it is for humanity to understand that balance with nature is essential for the survival of the human race," Baruah added.

Baruah said, "It is high time for us to rein in our greed to protect the world's ecosystem and commitment to the environment should not be a one-day affair every year on World Environment Day, but one that should be evident all the year round. It is an obligation that each one of us must undertake every day. The actions must reflect our sensitivity towards our environment and commitment to preserve, nurture and cherish nature."

Later at a small function in the management conference room with exclusive attendance (following social distancing norms), a special in-house journal e-Parivesh was released by Baruah.

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