GineersNow Construction Leaders Magazine June 2017 Issue 003, Bechtel

2016-17 is the installation of Solar panels on
the roof of one of the Units of KARAM in
Lucknow, covering a vast span of the area over
its roof top. Not only will this supply sustainable
energy, it has also reduced the effects of heat
as a result of sunlight in the tropical working
conditions. The project is an ongoing one, with
plans for further investments in this undertaking
in the next 3 years.
2. Plantation Drive: KARAM initiated a Plantation
drive in the year 2016-17 by planting more than
200 trees across its various offices and Works
in India, as well as in Dubai. KARAM has also
launched “Plant a Tree” campaign in its
Lucknow Unit for all the Customers who come
to pay a visit there. It is our endeavor, in
KARAM, to work towards a greener
environment.
3. Save Water Campaign: This is an ongoing
drive, which started in the year 2009-10, and
has gained momentum in the year 2016. Strong
effective efforts have been made to conserve
water through initiating processes like recycling
of water, monitoring the water usage and
controlling water wastage. Awareness has also
been created amongst all the members of
KARAM for the importance of conservation of
water. Strong initiatives have also been planned
for the next 3 years, wherein the focus will be
on effective Rainwater Harvesting processes, to
restore the ground Water levels in Lucknow
Unit.
4. Save Paper Campaign: This is also an ongoing
campaign in KARAM, where strong initiatives
are taken to control the usage of paper, and
also to recycle paper wherever possible. At
KARAM, we are aiming for significant reduction
in paper usage by the end of 2017-18, involving
most of the processes, where possible.
5. Save the Environment Campaign: This ongoing
campaign is dedicated to save the environment
through efforts like treating effluents before
discharge into the soil, putting proper disposal
methods in place, etc. The campaign began in
the year 2013, and since then, effective Effluent
Treatment plants have been set up and proper
waste disposal methods have been put into
place.
General efforts: Other general efforts also include
activities like- installation of Safe Drinking Water
outlets across all Offices of KARAM in India for
passersby during the hot months of the year; and
installation of Bird baths for the birds again during
the hot months of the year. KARAM also launched
Safe-Drive Campaign for all its employees in the
year 2015, where awareness for safety on the
road was emphasized greatly.
CSR by KARAM through Philanthropy:
KARAM has always been in the front whenever
the Society has cried out its needs- whether
in times of Natural disasters, or for long-term
addressing of social issues. Some of the notable
efforts taken by KARAM, under its philanthropic
endeavor “Koshish” are as follow:
1. Education of the Children of the
Underprivileged section of the Society: KARAM
supports the primary education of some of the
children of Acharya Narayan Dev School run
for the poorer sections of the society in
Lucknow. This is an ongoing project, and
KARAM is proud to be associated with the
school for funding for its needs since year 2011.
2. Support to Thalassemics India Society:
KARAM supports the Thalassemics India
Society in its efforts to provide safe blood and
regular iron chelation to the children of the
poorer sections of the society, who are suffering
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