Updates on Clean and Green RGIP Initiatives
HINJAWADI INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (HIA) MARATHON
Hinjawadi Industries Association conducted a 5 km and 10 km distance running event for the
employees of its member companies on 02 Mar 2024. The event got a tremendous response
with nearly 2000 runners participating. The Marathon was supported by Indo Athletic Society
(IAS) and large number of IAS volunteers ensured the event was successful.
Inaugurating the event, President HIA Krishnan Subramanian thanked the participants for
registering in big numbers. He expressed that running and walking are essential for good
health and everyone must imbibe the habit of running. He told the participants that this was
not a race per se and everyone must participate with a spirit of camaraderie and co-
operation rather than that of competition.
Col Charanjeet Singh Bhogal welcomed the CEO and MD of Tata Technologies Ltd (TTL) Mr
Warren Kevin Harris who had arrived in the city to participate in the run. Mr Warren Harris is
a running enthusiast who promotes healthy living. A practitioner of Yoga, he encourages his
employes too to follow a healthy lifestyle.
The event commenced with Zumba to warm up the participants. At 6:45 am the 10 kms
running was flagged off by Mr Warren Harris, CEO and MD TTL. 15 mins later it was time for
the 5 km participants to start their run. The event brought a celebratory atmosphere in RGIP
with enthusiastic participation and rush for pictures at the finishers’ booth. Medals were
presented to all finishers. The event culminated with hot breakfast being served to all
participants.
HIA which had conducted a Cyclothon in Nov 2023 now followed it with a Marathon in Mar
2024. The Association is looking forward to holding more such events for their employees.
A few pics of the event and media report …….
HINJAWADI INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION (HIA) CYCLOTHON 2023
To commemorate 15 Glorious Years of the Hinjawadi Industries Association (HIA), a Cyclothon was conducted for employees of member companies. HIA used this occasion to re-iterate and reinforce its mantra of a healthy, pollution free environment for an energetic and healthy lifestyle. The regular use of cycles by the employees was also sought to be encouraged to reduce traffic on the roads.
About 800 employees and their family members participated enthusiastically in the Cyclothon that was flagged off by President HIA, Mr Krishnan Subramanian. Speaking at the event the President HIA re-emphasized the goal of HIA, viz a healthy life for employees in all aspects. He enthused the employees that it was not a race but a collective effort of all participants to finish the race and make a strong point for collective health.
The Cyclothon was preceded by Zumba which the employees actively participated in. Medals were awarded to all participants. The event culminated with hot sumptuous breakfast and informal interactions among the participants.
A few pics from the event…….
CLEAN RGIP DRIVE BY HINJAWADI INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Hinjawadi Industries Association conducted a drive on 16 Dec 2022 to clean the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park (RGIP). Enthusiastic employees of the companies gathered in large numbers at numerous spots along the entire stretch of RGIP and cleared garbage, paper and other trash lying on the roads, drains and trenches. The initiative was supported by MIDC with active participation of MIDC staff. Vehicles for collection of filled garbage bags and their disposal was provided by MIDC. About 12 tractor trolley loads of garbage was collected during the cleaning drive.
Post the drive, all participants gathered at Infosys Phase 1. Col Charanjeet Singh Bhogal, COO HIA requested Mr. Krishnan Subramanian, President HIA to address the participants.. The President stressed that this was a small beginning that should trigger actions for more sustained efforts in future. Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms. Manisha Bhosale, Chairperson Clean and Green Committee of HIA.
The event ended with refreshments and informal interaction among participants. The event was well covered in the local vernacular media.
Some pictures of the event.....
COMMEMORATION OF WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY- 2022
To commemorate World Environment Day a Webinar on “Challenges and Need for Waste Management” was held on 06 Jun 2022.
Mr Anil Gokarn and Ms Manjushree Tadwalkar, both experts in the field of soil health and waste management conducted the Webinar.
There was good participation from member companies
TREE PLANTATION DRIVE – RGIP PHASE 3
A Tree plantation drive was organized by the Clean and Green Committee of HIA on 09 Feb 2022. 60 trees were planted between SEZ Circle and Mannara Tech Park. This is part of the continued efforts at greening RGIP. This drive saw plantation of Banyan and Almond trees. Neem trees would be added to this area subsequently. The event was attended by Ms Manisha Bhosale, Chair Clean & Green Committee, Col Charanjeet Singh Bhogal, COO HIA amid participation by the complete Clean and Green Committee and others . .
Some pics from the event:
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
To commemorate the World Environment Day 2021, the Clean and Green Committee conducted a tree plantation drive in Phase 3 of RGIP. About 30 trees that are known to give out more Oxygen, like Ashoka, Neem and Indian Bael were planted near the Cognizant Circle. The Chairperson and Co- Chair along with other members of the Committee planted the trees. Over the week, more than 100 trees were planted in that area. The aim is to create an oxy-zone near Cognizant Circle in Phase 3 and help improve the air quality.
Some pictures of the event.....
CELEBRATING WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY AT HIA
World Environment Day was celebrated on 05 Jun 2023 by plantation of trees in RGIP.
The initiative by Clean and Green Committee of HIA was led and supported by Henkel Adhesives.
The employees pledged to ensure greening of RGIP and protection of the environment through non-use of plastic, reduced pollution through reduction in use of vehicles and making the environment cleaner through regular tree plantation activities.
Some pics of the event...
Updates on Clean and Green RGIP Initiatives
CLEAN RGIP DRIVE BY HINJAWADI INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION
Hinjawadi Industries Association conducted a drive on 16 Dec 2022 to clean the Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park (RGIP). Enthusiastic employees of the companies gathered in large numbers at numerous spots along the entire stretch of RGIP and cleared garbage, paper and other trash lying on the roads, drains and trenches. The initiative was supported by MIDC with active participation of MIDC staff. Vehicles for collection of filled garbage bags and their disposal was provided by MIDC. About 12 tractor trolley loads of garbage was collected during the cleaning drive.
Post the drive, all participants gathered at Infosys Phase 1. Col Charanjeet Singh Bhogal, COO HIA requested Mr. Krishnan Subramanian, President HIA to address the participants.. The President stressed that this was a small beginning that should trigger actions for more sustained efforts in future. Vote of Thanks was delivered by Ms. Manisha Bhosale, Chairperson Clean and Green Committee of HIA.
The event ended with refreshments and informal interaction among participants. The event was well covered in the local vernacular media.
Some pictures of the event.....
COMMEMORATION OF WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY- 2022
To commemorate World Environment Day a Webinar on “Challenges and Need for Waste Management” was held on 06 Jun 2022.
Mr Anil Gokarn and Ms Manjushree Tadwalkar, both experts in the field of soil health and waste management conducted the Webinar.
There was good participation from member companies
TREE PLANTATION DRIVE – RGIP PHASE 3
A Tree plantation drive was organized by the Clean and Green Committee of HIA on 09 Feb 2022. 60 trees were planted between SEZ Circle and Mannara Tech Park. This is part of the continued efforts at greening RGIP. This drive saw plantation of Banyan and Almond trees. Neem trees would be added to this area subsequently. The event was attended by Ms Manisha Bhosale, Chair Clean & Green Committee, Col Charanjeet Singh Bhogal, COO HIA amid participation by the complete Clean and Green Committee and others . .
Some pics from the event:
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
To commemorate the World Environment Day 2021, the Clean and Green Committee conducted a tree plantation drive in Phase 3 of RGIP. About 30 trees that are known to give out more Oxygen, like Ashoka, Neem and Indian Bael were planted near the Cognizant Circle. The Chairperson and Co- Chair along with other members of the Committee planted the trees. Over the week, more than 100 trees were planted in that area. The aim is to create an oxy-zone near Cognizant Circle in Phase 3 and help improve the air quality.
Some pictures of the event.....
TREE PLANTATION – AUG 2020
A few pictures of the event………
HIA CYCLOTHON: 11 JAN 2020
Hinjawadi Industries Association (HIA) conducted a Cyclothon event at Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park (RGIP) on 11 Jan 2020 from 7 am to 10 am. Though the event conducted by the “Clean and Green RGIP’ committee of HIA was primarily for employees of HIA member companies, the registration was thrown open to residents of RGIP as well.
The aim of the cyclothon was to promote use of cycles as the preferred mode of commute and propagate the critical need of reducing carbon pollution and traffic congestion in the city. The message that Cycling was a very effective way of remaining healthy and should be adopted by everyone, was also conveyed.
About 1200 participants took part in the 20-km Cyclothon that went through all three phases of RGIP commencing at Infosys Circle in Phase 1 and concluding at the same point.
Participants were given T-shirts and water bottles and a medal was awarded to all participants on successful completion of the circuit. Adequate facilities for hiring cycles for those who did not possess their own cycle, were arranged through vendors.
The event ended with sumptuous breakfast being offered to all participants and the conducting staff.
A few pictures of the event………
BEAUTIFICATION AND LANDSCAPING: JOINT HIA-MIDC INITIATIVE
Under the aegis of Clean and Green RGIP Co-ord Committee of Hinjawadi Industries Association, the first beautification initiative was jointly launched opposite Quadron in Phase 3 of RGIP by HIA and MIDC. A patch of 120 x 9 meters has been beautified and landscaped to improve the get up of RGIP and make it more appealing to the visitors. This is the first initiative in a series of efforts that would see RGIP beautified across its length and breadth.
The pilot project held opposite Quadron on 03 Jun 2019 saw enthusiastic participation from the employees. About 50 big trees were planted by employees and invitees. Dr Satish Pai President HIA led the efforts by planting the first tree. This was followed by plantation of about 50 trees by various HIA office bearers and different committee members. Tree plantation was also done by Mr Nilesh Modhave Executive Engineer of MIDC and other MIDC officials. The Hinjawadi Police also participated through tree plantations by the Sr PI Mr Yashwant Gawari and Traffic PI Mr Kishore Mhaswade.
Dr Pai congratulated Col Charanjeet Singh Bhogal COO HIA and the Clean and Green RGIP Co-ord Committee members on this initiative and enthused all employees to continue this wonderful effort and carry on relentlessly till entire RGIP was beautified and well landscaped. He brought out that plantation of trees must be done also as a means to lower the excessive temperatures that are becoming the norm by the day.
The event was followed by informal interaction over tea at Tech Mahindra.
Some pics of the event……..
