Krishnapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh has received the Golden
Peacock environment management award for its initiatives and achievements in
the field of environment.
The Golden Peacock awards, instituted by the Institute of
Directors, are presented annually under various categories. The award was
presented during the 17th World Congress on Environment Management to C
Sasidhar, Managing Director of Krishnapatnam Port by Union Minister of State
for Environment Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi.
Green initiatives of Krishnapatnam Port Plantation of over
20 lakhs trees within the port and more than 50,000 trees in the surrounding
villages. Installation of solar lights in the port and solar water heaters in
the employee colony. Establishing gas connections for villagers so as to
discourage them from cutting of mangroves as fuel wood. Adoption of Environment
Health and Security program to encourage continuous improvement in environment
protection. It includes waste management, pollution control, use of renewable
resources, resource conservation etc. About Golden Peacock awards Instituted by
the Institute of Directors (IoD) in 1991. The awards comprise to sets Global
Awards and National Awards.
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