Walkathon held to promote environmental awarenes

Visakhapatnam: To build environmental awareness among people and encourage them to save the planet, HPCL Visakh Refinery organised a series of eco-friendly activities on Sunday as a prelude to the ‘World Environment Day’. As part of the celebrations, a vibrant walkathon was conducted at Malkapuram, where employees and other officials participated to raise awareness among the people. Following the walkathon, volunteers launched a beach cleaning drive at Yarada beach.

Engaging local residents in discussions and interactive sessions that are aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of environmental issues, HPCL Refinery hosted a community awareness programme at Yarada village.”We feel glad to see such enthusiasm and support from the villagers for the celebration,” said L V S Nageswara Rao, CGM-Operations.

These activities serve as a reminder of the critical role played in safeguarding the planet for future generations.

“By coming together as a community, we can bring in a positive change and create a more sustainable world,” said Ch Ratnakara Rao, CGM.