CA massive tree planting drive of planting 64 lakh saplings was launched on 24th February 2012 at the behest of the Government of Tamil Nadu. Chemplast actively participated in this initiative and 1000 saplings were planted within the precincts of the Mettur Chemplast plant premises.
Krishna Kumar Rangachari plants a sapling on the occasion while S Venkatesan looks on.
The Chemplast Sanmar′s tailoring centre has been part of its ongoing social women entrepreneurship programme at Kozhi Pannai village near Mettur. Tailoring classes are conducted for rural women to make them skilled and self supporting.
Chemplast Sanmar conducted a free eye screening camp at Mettur Plant II in cooperation with Dr Agarwal′s Eye Hospital on 28 February 2012. More than a hundred employees and their families benefitted from the camp.
S Venkatesan presided over the programme. The camp was organised by Dr P Saravanan and Dr Valaiparameswaran.
A Pulse polio programme was organised at Mettur Plant II in collaboration with the Government Primary Health Centre at Santhathanapatti on 19 February 2012. Government doctors - Dr Sugirtha and Dr R Nithya were present at the camp.
In the field of Mental Retardation the co-curricular activities take on a greater signifi cance as they provide an opportunity for the children to learn and have fun at the same time. Sports events in particular provide opportunities for physical development, cognitive development, growth, character development and social interactions.
The Annual sports day was organised to exhibit the abilities of the children at this Centre and the skills acquired by them through training. Children under 6 years of age from similar institutions catering to the needs of special children were also invited to participate. The event was organised on 17 February 2012.
The chief guest J Kaushik, Ranji & Duleep Trophy Cricket Player, took the March Past salute and distributed the prizes.