sustainability Initiatives

Water Conservation

Water Conservation Awareness is emphasized by conducting discussions in meetings, addressing public gatherings, displaying posters on water conservation in all the plants and corporate office, distribution of water conservation stickers in residential colonies of the plant. This certainly ensures water conservation.

Water Conservation at Orient Cement Limestone Mines – A Sustainable approach

Water is a vital resource for life. On the world scenario, many areas are undergoing water supply and quality difficulties from groundwater as well as surface water sources. Water that meets consumable requirements for quality and quantity, is a critical need across the world with serious consequences for the environment, communities, industries and governments. There is an increasing concern at international, national and local levels as people begin to recognize the inherent value of water.

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Water is a vital resource for life. On the world scenario, many areas are undergoing water supply and quality difficulties from groundwater as well as surface water sources. Water that meets consumable requirements for quality and quantity, is a critical need across the world with serious consequences for the environment, communities, industries and governments. There is an increasing concern at international, national and local levels as people begin to recognize the inherent value of water.

 

This huge reservoir/lake recharges the ground water table of surrounding areas and supports to the existence of local flora and fauna.

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The surrounding area is lush green due to availability of water.

Many bird species can be seen in the area, using different habitats extensively for foraging, nesting and roosting in the surrounding vegetation. Water birds are generally at or near the top of most quarry water for food chains. They are highly susceptible to habitat disturbances and make for good indicators of general condition of aquatic habitats. The rich diversity of birds existing in the area, may be because of availability of water and food. Fish exist in the water reservoir maintaining an aquatic ecosystem.

This site appears like a picnic spot and attracts nature lovers and bird watchers.