CEMTAC Cements Holds Plantation Drive at Khrew Plant
CEMTAC Cements organised a plantation drive at its plant site in Khrew, Pulwama, as part of its continued efforts to promote environmental sustainability and increase green cover in the region.
The initiative was held in the presence of officials from the Forest Department and the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (JKPCC), along with representatives of environmental organisations.
1,000 Saplings Planted to Enhance Green Cover
Around 1,000 saplings of different species were planted during the drive, with the initiative aimed at enhancing green cover and supporting ecological balance in and around the plant area.
The plantation drive reflects CEMTAC’s commitment to adopting sustainable practices and contributing positively to the environment and local communities.
Forest and Pollution Control Officials Participate
The event was attended by Divisional Forest Officer, Awantipora, Mudasir Mehmood, officials from the Forest Department, and Fayaz Ahmad, District Officer, Pulwama Division, JKPCC.
Members of J&K Eco Watch also participated in the plantation drive, further strengthening the collective effort towards environmental conservation.
Supporting Environmental Conservation
Speaking on the occasion, Mudasir Mehmood highlighted the importance of such initiatives by industrial organisations and their role in supporting environmental conservation.
He said plantation activities contribute towards maintaining ecological balance and expressed hope for continued collaboration with CEMTAC in future plantation and afforestation programmes.
Aligning Development with Environmental Protection
Fayaz Ahmad said that industries have an important role to play in ensuring environmental compliance and promoting sustainability.
He described the plantation initiative as a positive step towards balancing industrial development with environmental protection.
CEMTAC Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability
Speaking about the initiative, CEMTAC Director of Operations Ruman Riaz said the company remains committed to sustainable practices and will continue undertaking similar environmental initiatives in the future.
The plantation drive forms part of CEMTAC’s broader commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility and community engagement.
CEMTAC also plans to undertake similar programmes in the coming months as part of its ongoing efforts to contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future.