Reliance Energy joins Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

About 1,300 employees of Reliance Energy cleaned their offices and surroundings here Thursday as part of the corporate initiative towards the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission).

The employees got together and cleaned 32 offices and the neighbouring areas at Borivali, five divisional offices in Bandra, Andheri, Dindoshi, Kandivali and Tilak Nagar, besides eight customer care centres and 18 unit offices.

The drive commenced with a oath by the participants administered by Reliance Energy CEO R.R. Mehta Thursday morning.

"I, a responsible citizen of India, commit and pledge, that I will not throw any garbage/waste on road or street but dispose it only in dustbins or suitable locations provided for the same, beginning today, 2nd October 2014, being the launch of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. I shall also spread the message among all my near and dear ones. I request everyone to join Clean India Campaign beginning today," the oath said.

The company also sensitized around a million consumers via SMS and emails and spread awareness on the noble cause.

The participants cleaned their work stations in addition to the external cleaning activities entrusted to them.

The company will continue the campaign in sustainable ways, and explore possibilities of more participation levels in the interest of the national cause.

"We at Reliance Energy are committed to set new benchmarks in standards of corporate performance and governance through active participation as responsible citizens," Mehta said on the occasion.

In the past, Reliance Energy has promoted campaigns like "I Will, Mumbai Will" and "Young Energy Savers" for the cause of energy conservation.