एक पेड़ मां के नाम

In collaboration with the Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) and Directorate General of Shipping ( DGS) initiatives "#एक पेड़ मां के नाम" #Bambooplantation" inaugurated by Shri. Rajeev Jalota, I.A.S, Chairman, ( MbPT).

In the photo, Mr. Capt. Mahendra Bhasin, MD. MSC Crewing India services Pvt Ltd , Mr. RP Veettil, President Sailors Union of India ( SUI-BMS), Shri. SM Rai, Treasurer NMDC, Mr. Rajiv Jalota, I.A.S, Chairman,Mumbai Port Authority. Capt. Ansul Rajavanshi & Capt, Sudershan, ( Synergy Maritime Service) Shri. Sandeep Awasthi, Asst. Director General of Shipping, ( DGS) Mumbai.

Why the Sailors Union of India has contributed Bamboo sapling? Because of environmental benefits:
1. Bamboo plants are powerful carbon sinks, absorbing more CO2 than most other plants and trees.
2. It Absorbs 4 times more Carbon Dioxide than Trees & releases 35% more oxygen by volume than Trees.
3. It is the fastest growing land plant in the World and reaches maturity in 5 years.
4. It is drought tolerant and helps prevent soil erosion.
5. It can survive in extreme hot and cold climates.
6. Its fibres are naturally anti-bacterial.
7. It requires no Pesticides or Herbicides.
8. It helps to increase the ground water table.
9. It Encourages Socio economic upliftment
10. It Provides viable eco friendly material for a variety of industry applications.
11. It Creates opportunities for new organic architecture with safe tensile strength.
Let's Leave a Greener Planet for Our Children:, Imagine a world where our children can enjoy cleaner air, cooler climates, and vibrant green spaces.