CREDAI-MCHI partners with Phoenix Foundation to promote
sustainability by planting bamboo on 10 lakh hectares, marking World
Environment Day with action and commitment
Mumbai : CREDAI-MCHI, the leading real estate body in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region
(MMR), marked World Environment Day with an Environmental Exhibition at the
Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai. This significant event, organized in
collaboration with The Phoenix Foundation, also saw the release of the book
"Kalpavriksha Bamboo".
The exhibition was graced by the
presence of eminent personalities like Shri. Uday Samant, Minister of
Industries of Maharashtra; Boman Irani, President, CREDAI; Mr. Pasha Patel,
President, Agriculture Price Commission; Domnic Romell, President, CREDAI-MCHI;
Padmashri awardee Bhushan Tyagi; Dr. Rati Nadir Godrej from the Godrej
Industries Group; Mr. Sandeep Bajoria, Chairman, All India Cottonseed Crushers'
Association; Mrs. Feroza Dadan, first cycling mayor of Mumbai and promoter of
Smart Commute Foundation, Mrs. Neha Gupta and Mr. Vineet of international
fashion business exchange council.
Maharashtra has been a leader
in environmental initiatives, with significant efforts like planting bamboo on
ten lakh hectares of land, forming India's first Environmental Task Force, and
launching campaigns such as "Green Maharashtra," "Jalyukt
Maharashtra," and "My Earth." These initiatives reflect the
state's commitment to sustainability.
Shri. Uday Samant, Minister of
Industries for Maharashtra, stated, "Our Hon'ble Chief Minister Eknath
Shinde ji asked me to meet with Mr. Pasha Patel to discuss the cultivation and
industrial use of bamboo. This initiative will not only benefit the industry by
promoting sustainable products and reducing the carbon footprint but also
support our farmers. We will explore this opportunity and make the necessary
decisions for the betterment of all."
Recent extreme temperature
spikes, such as 50 degrees Celsius in Churu, Rajasthan, and 52.9 degrees
Celsius in Delhi, highlight the urgent need for substantial environmental
efforts. Predictions of temperatures reaching up to 60 degrees Celsius stress
the critical importance of immediate action in environmental preservation.
Mr. Boman Irani, President, CREDAI mentioned,
“The rising temperatures and water scarcity in multiple states across India are
major concerns that demand immediate action. We recognize the importance of
integrating sustainable materials options like steel, wood, bamboo, and bamboo
wood. By adopting sustainable solutions, we aim to build resilient communities
that can withstand and adapt to the growing environmental challenges we face
today. This event is a step towards achieving the target of net zero or carbon
neutrality by 2047"
Mr. Domnic Romell, President of CREDAI-MCHI,
emphasized the organization's dedication to sustainable development, stating,
"CREDAI-MCHI is committed to fostering a healthier environment through
sustainable practices. Our Environmental Exhibition on World Environment Day
demonstrates this commitment. We are actively promoting the use of bamboo in
construction and green building to create a greener, more sustainable future
for the MMR and beyond."
Mr.
Pasha Patel, President, Agriculture Price Commission stated, "To ensure a
healthy future for our next generations, we must act now to save the
environment. Nature is already showing the side effects of global warming. We
need to adopt eco-friendly energy sources and plant more trees. Bamboo, being a
fast-growing plant and great energy source, can significantly benefit the
environment when integrated into our daily lives."
A key feature of the event was the seminar
"Kalpavriksha Bamboo," hosted by the Sustainable Environment Council
2024. The seminar explored the traditional uses and ecological benefits of
bamboo, urging developers to adopt sustainable materials and practices in
construction.
CREDAI-MCHI called on developers to incorporate
bamboo products in their projects, highlighting bamboo as a renewable and sustainable
alternative to conventional building materials. Additionally, the organization
encouraged the pursuit of LEED certification to promote energy-efficient, green
building standards.
The event aimed to address escalating
environmental challenges and foster collective efforts towards sustainable
development, inviting environmental enthusiasts to join the "Action
Plan" to combat climate change and ensure a sustainable future for all.
ABOUT PHOENIX FOUNDATION
Phoenix Foundation Sanstha (Trust) established in
the year of 2008, envisions the all-round development of the Marathwada region
promoting happiness, prosperity, and well-being of its people, especially
farmers.
Phoenix Foundation aims to provide opportunities
for rural youth from the Marathwada region to access education, technology, and
research so as to create a critical mass of human resources.
ABOUT CREDAI-MCHI
CREDAI-MCHI is an apex body comprising members
from the Real Estate Industry in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). With an
impressive membership of over 1800+ leading developers in MMR, CREDAI-MCHI has
extended its reach throughout the region, establishing units in various
locations such as Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira-Virar, Raigad, Navi Mumbai,
Palghar-Boisar, Bhiwandi, Uran-Dronagiri, Shahapur-Murbad, and most recently in
Alibag, Karjat-Khalapur-Khopoli, and Pen. Being the only Government-recognized
body for private sector developers in MMR, CREDAI-MCHI is dedicated to
promoting the industry’s organization and progress.
As a part of CREDAI National, an apex body of
13000 developers across the nation, CREDAI-MCHI has emerged as a preferred
platform for regional discussions on housing and habitat by establishing close
and strong ties with the government. It is committed to breaking barriers to
create a strong, organized, and progressive real estate sector in the MMR.The
vision of CREDAI-MCHI is to empower the Real Estate fraternity of the Mumbai
Metropolitan Region as it preserves, protects, and advances the right to
housing for all. To continue being a trusted ally, guiding their members,
supporting the Government on policy advocacy, and assisting those they serve
through the ever-evolving real estate fraternity.
Website: https://mchi.net/