''Meri Maati Mera Desh" campaign in NLCIL

"Meri Maati Mera Desh", a National Campaign that envisions a unified celebration of India's soil and valour, commemorating the nation's journey of freedom and progress, was observed by NLCIL today.

Shy Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, NLCIL along with Shri K. Mohan Reddy, Director (P&P), Shri Suresh Chandra Suman, Director (Mines) & Finance (AC), Shri Samir Swarup, Director (HR) and Shri M. Venkatachalam, Director (Power), Senior officers, Employees and staff of NLCIL, participated in the campaign held on behalf of NLCIL. A public place near the Central Bus Stand was identified for creating the "Amrit Vatika".

CMD, NLCIL, first unveiled memorial "Shilaphalakam" at the venue. He inaugurated the "Amrit Vatika", a garden comprising of 75 indigenous saplings.

During the function, a mobile App - VANAM (Vriksharopan Abhiyan of NLCIL - App for Motivation) was released by CMD. 

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prasanna Kumar Motupalli, CMD, spoke of NLCIL's commitment to environmental protection and sustainability in keeping with the spirit behind the National campaign "Meri Maati Mera Desh". 

He also said that in Neyveli Mines, 80% of land reclaimed so far was afforested with more than 30.80 Lakh Trees. Neyveli Thermal area was planted with a green cover of 2.30 Lakh trees. As part of consistent efforts in giving back greenery to Mother Nature, he announced the launch of a 'Special Drive Tree Plantation' today.