On June 5, 2025, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) marked World Environment Day with a nationwide series of tree plantation drives, underscoring its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and green living. The initiative, aligned with the national theme “One Nation, One Mission: End Plastic Pollution,” spotlighted the urgent need to tackle the plastic waste crisis while promoting climate action and ecological responsibility.
Shri Sanjay Kulshrestha, Chairman & Managing Director of HUDCO, led the charge, emphasizing the integration of environmental stewardship into urban development. “Every day should be celebrated as Environment Day to instill the value of environmentally responsible behavior,” he declared during a plantation event in New Delhi. Kulshrestha urged employees and citizens alike to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives, particularly by making conscious choices to reduce single-use plastics and embrace circular economy principles.
The tree plantation drives saw enthusiastic participation from HUDCO’s senior management, employees, and local communities across multiple cities. Beyond planting saplings, HUDCO distributed a sapling and a solar lamp to each employee, a symbolic gesture to foster renewable energy adoption and nurture a sense of responsibility toward planetary health. These efforts reflect HUDCO’s broader mission to align urban development with net-zero goals and biodiversity conservation.
This year’s focus on ending plastic pollution resonates deeply in India, where urban centers grapple with mounting waste challenges. HUDCO’s initiatives serve as a call to action, encouraging collective efforts to combat environmental degradation and promote sustainable urbanization. By blending community engagement with actionable green initiatives, HUDCO is setting a precedent for public sector organizations to lead in the fight for a cleaner, greener future.
As the world confronts escalating climate change impacts, HUDCO’s World Environment Day activities highlight the power of localized action in driving global change. The organization’s commitment to green infrastructure and eco-conscious development positions it as a key player in India’s journey toward a sustainable tomorrow.
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