S Ramadorai pays tribute to country's abundance of wilderness; reiterates need for conservation efforts for future generations
Reiterating TCS' commitment to the environment and wild life conservation, S Ramadorai, CEO and managing director, TCS, launched India Naturally — a compendium of the sanctuaries in India authored by noted conservationists Bittu Saigal and Dr Anish Andheria. The book, which was conceptualised by TCS, a leading global IT services and business solutions firm, with Sanctuary Asia, is a visual delight that captures the richness and diversity of India's forests and the country's wildlife.
Exhaustively researched with compelling photography, the book profiles various aspects of the sanctuaries in the country and acts as a reference for wildlife enthusiasts. India Naturally also signifies an important milestone in the ongoing association between TCS and Sanctuary Asia. The association has resulted in an increased awareness among a large number of TCS employees on their responsibilities towards the environment and the role they can play in wild life conservation.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ramadorai, CEO and MD, TCS, said, "Protecting and caring for the environment is a common thread that connects over 100,000 TCS-ers across the globe. If we want future generations to remember us, then together with advances in science and technology, we must guarantee them clean air, clean water, fertile soil and a well-preserved environment. TCS’ efforts with Sanctuary Asia are a small step in this direction."
"In this age of fast paced growth and our technology-centric lives, a visit to a true wilderness acts like a soothing balm in our busy lives. India Naturally is a beautiful encapsulation of the tremendous avenues available to us in India to reboot our psyche and appreciate nature — which is truly the ultimate doctor, the ultimate psychologist, the ultimate entertainer and the ultimate provider," added Ramadorai.
The book is another initiative of TCS Maitree to build environmental awareness among young TCS-ers. TCS Maitree was founded in early 2002 to bring together associates and their families. Since its inception, TCS Maitree has been engaging with TCS-ers globally to increase their appreciation for the environment, encourage conservation and support initiatives in the community. These include trips to national parks to create awareness of the importance of the varied flora and fauna in our communities, Earth day celebrations, tree plantation programmes as well as building check dams at Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai at various locations for water storage.
TCS Maitree has also been also conducting regular treks, nature walks to promote wildlife conservation. Campaigns have been launched to promote greener work areas, water conservation, better living and cleaner surrounding, awareness about global warming.
TCS has also taken a global initiative to reduce the amount of power, water and paper being consumed in its offices around the globe. In TCS facilities, there are also programmes for the management of waste through vermiculture projects, rainwater harvesting as well as initiatives to phase out ozone-depleting chemicals and responsible e-waste disposal.
As a part of the promotion of the book, TCS and Sanctuary Asia has planned a photo exhibition also titled 'India Naturally'. A panel discussion on 'A Climate for Survival' with eminent personalities like Hemendra Kothari, chairman, DSP Merrill Lynch, Pavan Sukhdev, head, global markets, Deutsche Bank, among others is also being planned on February 8, 2007.
India Naturally has been published by Sanctuary Asia and is available in all leading bookstores in the country.
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