Nissan India has launched a major initiative at its plant in Chennai to support nearby villages in conserving natural water bodies, reducing pollution and raising living conditions. The initiative will create more greenery around the lakes and strengthen bunds through a program of Miyawaki tree planting around the village of Vallakottai. In addition, Nissan will decompose garbage through specialised equipment, which will reduce the volume of garbage in the area by a factor of 300.
Through this initiative, Nissan will also be supporting the villagers to solve the issue of water shortages during summers. The company will recharge ground water and contribute towards building-up of the water table, which will enhance water conservation and enable the growth of flora and fauna. This is all with support from the local authorities, District Collector and their team. Sinan Ozkok, President, Nissan Motor India said, “In addition to directly supporting villages close our Chennai plant, this program will highlight the need for a comprehensive and collaborative approach to protecting our natural habitats.”
The garbage recycling initiative will also generate additional income for the villagers at Vallakottai and contribute towards an improvement in living conditions.
