Eclipsed of Illumined - A Retrospective

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Yogendra Kumar Saxena is a Bio-chemical engineer and working in the field
Environmental engineering since 1977. He is a known personality in governmentregulatory
institutions as well as industries of India, and presently in-charge of
Environment management division of Ambuja Cements Limited as Sr. Vice
President. His interest while working in cement industry could never restrict
himto routine work and he was always keenly involved with formal and nonformal
environmental education.
His desire for environmental education began during his association as United
Nations Volunteer between 1984-1990 at UNDP, Jamaica, WI. He was associated
with the College of Arts, Science and Technology (CAST), Kingston, Jamaica.
In fact, Dr. Saxena has completed his Ph.D recently on his studies of “Cement
Dust Pollution and Reclamation of Mined Area”. He has published/presented
more than 80 papers/articles in national and international conferences / journals
on various issues of environmental management. He has also authored a book
“Environment Explained – Meaning and Definitions of terms and themes”, a
glossary of environmental terms. He has worked on a theme of Green Purchasingfor
Sustainability since 1995 and this was appreciated by many industry associations
and business schools.
He was also a Stakeholder Council Member of Global Reporting Initiative (GRI),
Netherlands and developed environmental indicators for sustainability reporting
guidelines G3. He had an unparalelled career as an Environmentalist culminating
in the “Best Environmental Manager Award” of Centre for Science and Environment
(CSE), New Delhi.
This is a pictorial compilation of Dr. Saxena's own rise from obscurity and his
personal and professional struggles and successes. With characteristic modesty,
Dr. Saxena ascribes his achievements to the influence of his teachers and mentors.
He describes the struggles of his boyhood and youth, bringing alive, everyday
lifein a small town and the inspirational role of educators.

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ECLIPSED OR
ILLUMINED?
- A Retrospective !!
Dr. Y. K. Saxena

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WITH THE BLESSINGS OF SAI BABA

FOR MY PARENTS
Late Shri Janki Raman Saxena & Smt. Chandramukhi Saxena
You've loved me,
You've cared for me,
And
Your tender touch has always taken me out of the worldly worries
and into a dream of contentment,
Your support has always been my inspiration
and if I ever did something against your will,
It was my priority to prove myself up to your expectations.
These unspoken feelings will always remain in my heart & in this book,
which is dedicated to you both.

CONTENTS
Page
Preface
Foreword
Acknowledgments
ix
xi
xiii
Born and Brought Up 1
The Decision of My Life 5
The Break Through 9
Choice of Challenge 13
The Journey with Growing Ambuja 33
Subservient Colleagues 95
Epilogue 97

PREFACE
Today, when I look back at my life I feel the beauty of facing
difficulties and hardships and thought to pen down the milestones of
my life. This book is a collection of photographs with the story of
personal triumphs and tribulations.
Eclipsed or Illumined? That was the only question; when I sat down to
compile this book. Sometimes I thank almighty for giving me all the
opportunities at hand and sometimes I feel lack of guidance in my life.
So, what would have happened if I had people, affectionate with my
success, or else was I able to make maximum of my abilities. That's why
it's tricky to answer Eclipsed or Illumined!
It is intended for the people who know me closely, for the youth of India
who do not have the courage to face challenges of life and also for the
disappointed youngsters who wish to pursue a career in the field of
environment management. This is also for the individuals who dream
big.
When I used to walk the streets, the thought of a Clean India, Green
India and Developing India came and clashed. And then I made a
personal and professional commitment to myself. I resolved that my
efforts will be for the cause of sustainable development.
Environment management was never an easy task. At every moment, it
was a challenge to inform each and every minus point of the industry to
the higher management and convince them for an action.
I am looking forward towards new challenges, and changes for
sustainable growth. I wish to reform the society, to the best of my
ability. I wish to make people aware of the problems that can attack
society and which will be much bigger than even the economic slow
down.
I wish to explain that the degradation of environment has a direct,
instead of and indirect impact on human beings. And this impact will
be seen when unbearable disasters will occur on our planet earth. I also
wish to explain the importance of Environment - the importance of
land, water, air, sea, trees, animals and the 'balance of ecosystem'. My
wish is to serve my country and save it and the world from complete
destruction, if I will get a chance.
I do hope this pictorial compilation of my journey since birth will be of
interest not only to my well wisher but also to younger
environmentalist.
ix

FOREWORD
Ms. Sunita Narain
Director
Centre for Science and Environment
ix

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Ideas and concepts have been developed on the basis
of discussions with colleagues, friends and my family.
The concept outlined in this pictorial collection owes
much to my sons Chirag, Parag & my wife Alka. I
would especially like to express my deep gratitude and
thanks to my colleagues Kutti and Shruti for the
emotional support during the course of compiling this
book.
I am indebted to Ms. Sunita Narain, Director, Centre for
Science and Environment, New Delhi, who gladly
agreed to write a foreword for this book.
Last, but not the least, my deepest gratitude goes to the
people with whom I have interacted in the Ministry and
many such institutions. My friends Bipin Gaur, Pankaj
Gupta,Anil Bountra, Dharmendra Gupta, Dr. Keshav
Nathani and Anil Kaul have always stood by me in
promoting Clean Environment and encouragement for
my personal achievements.
I shall consider my efforts amply rewarded, if the target
readers find this book interesting.
th
9 December 2008 Yogendra Kumar Saxena
xiii

BORN AND BROUGHT UP
1955 – 1973
I was born and brought up in Bareilly, a noted
industrial town of Uttar Pradesh. My primary
education was at Zila Parishad School, where I got a
chance to meet Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the then Prime
Minister of India.
During secondary education at Government Inter
College, Bareilly, I had a flair for acting. I enacted in
many plays and some of the roles became very close to
my heart. It turned out to be more then just a hobby for
me. A collection of certificates is from those plays. I was
also an active member of Scouts and National Cadet
Corps.
I contested for and won the title of General Secretary of
Physics Department while pursuing B.Sc. from Bareilly
College, Bareilly in 1973. For a brief stint, I joined
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. In fact,
throughout this period, I was a mediocre student.

Trying to shake hand with Chacha Nehru during a visit to Bal Mandir, a
Zila Parishad School, Bareilly, along with Late Mr. Darbari Lal Sharma,
Congress President, Bareilly, 1960.
3

Celebrating the victory of getting elected as Secretary, Physics
Department, Bareilly College, Bareilly, 1972.
Convocation Ceremony, 1973
4

THE DECISION OF MY LIFE
1974 – 1980
After Graduation, I completed a Degree program in
Bio-Chemical Engineering from Harcourt Butler
Technological Institute, Kanpur. Late Mr. Dinesh
Saxena, my classmate since sixth standard persuaded
me to become an engineer. I got full support from my
parents and late Dr. Adya, an orthopedic surgeon & my
well wisher for completing the studies. Once I settled at
HBTI, my thoughts started to soar. I wanted excellence
in academics and started dreaming big.
Despite being away from home I didn't have
homesickness because of being regularly in touch with
my sister Manjari and brother- in- law Mr. S. C. Saxena
in Kanpur, who looked after me very well and then I
determined to come up to the level of the competent
world as I knew my father had reposed great hopes in
me.
I established an Association of Biochemical Engineers
and Food Technologists at HBTI as well as worked as
LIC Agent for a short period. Later, the pull of
education was strong enough to take me to Mumbai
and I took admission at the University Department of
Chemical Technology, Mumbai for Master's Degree in
Fermentation Technology. This was the time; I
developed a hobby for poetry writing.

There was no scope of Biotechnology in India, during
that period and having fascination for environment; I
switched over and took effluent treatment as an elective
subject. Late Prof. Tamhane, my guide, was a little
worried due to non-availability of Faculty in this field.
I used to visit the effluent treatment plant at Dadar,
Mumbai to learn the subject. Many students of IIT,
Delhi were working on Cellulose degradation, but I
chose to work on lignin degradation, a waste from pulp
and paper industry. Professor Tamhane was very
happy and also suggested me to take classes for M.Sc.
(Tech) for first year students, when I was in Second
year.
Even after completing my Master's I continued my
research on Microbial Degradation of Lignin for
Doctorate but discontinued in the face of my father's
interest in my marriage.

Founder Member and Literary Secretary of Association of Bio-Chemical
Engineers and Food Technologist at HBTI, Kanpur, 1976-77. Sitting from
Left to Right with me are Mr. A.K. Gupta, Mr. Gauri Shanker, Head,
BFT, Dr. S.D. Shukla, Director, HBTI, Mr. D.K. Pathak, Faculty, HBTI and
Mr. R.K. Narang. Persons Standing are Mr. D.B. Nigam, Mr. G.M. Bagai,
Mr. S.K. Dutta, Mr. A.K. Singh, Mr. A.K. Srivastava and Mr. V.K. Tyagi, .
During organization of Food Technology Conference at Taj, Mumbai
with Dr. Bhattacharya and Late Dr. P.J. Dubash, UDCT, Mumbai, 1978.
Late Prof. Tamhane, Prof. Rege & other staff of Food and Fermentation
Department, UDCT, Mumbai, 1980.
7

Receiving a Farewell gift from Mrs. Rege, wife of Prof. Rege, Head Food
& Fermentation Department, UDCT, Mumbai, 1980.
Reading my own poems
during Farewell Party at
University Department of
Chemical Technology
(Now known as UICT),
Mumbai, 1980.
Late Prof. Tamhane during the farewell party
8

THE BREAK THROUGH
1980-1984
I started my career from Mumbai in 1980. My first job
was with Patel Brothers Engineering and Services,
Mumbai, a consulting firm and looked after erection
and commissioning of Effluent Treatment Plants.
Theory was put to use and I learnt the in-depth of
effluent treatment from Mr. Munish Mathur, my
colleague.
The working knowledge was mainly given by many
contract persons, which included electricians,
plumbers and welders. After a few months, I shifted to
Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water
Pollution (now known as Central Pollution Control
Board), New Delhi.
Government job was a luxury at that time and due to
costly accommodation in Mumbai, I had to shift to
Delhi to join CPCB. I attended several Short Courses in
the area of Environmental Management, Air Pollution
Control and Meteorology and put in my best to pacify
my curiosity for this field.
But I was not happy in this job because, there was
hardly any work at that time, as this was the beginning
of regulatory framework in India. Late Dr. Nilay
Choudhry, Chairman, Central Board, appreciated my
knowledge and offered a special assignment for
preparation of Comprehensive Industry Document on
Dairy Industry.
After continuing for few months with Central Board, I
took over as Manager – Environmental Engineering
with Industrial Consulting Bureau (ICB) Ltd., New
Delhi and completed effluent treatment plant for apple

juice concentrate unit of HPMC, Parwanoo, H. P. and
Hindustan Zinc Limited, Debari, Udaipur as well as
some other studies for Dabur, Sahibabad and
Indraprastha Thermal Power Plant, New Delhi etc.
I learnt from my failures and achievements and
completed two comprehensive industry documents for
Thermal Power Plants & Fermentation Industries. It is
important to mention here that I was the first one to
prepare Minimum National Standards (MINAS) for
Thermal Power Plants. In-fact I could complete these
documents due to timely guidance by Late Dr. R. N.
Bhattacharya, CPCB.
I had an opportunity to meet honourable
M. Hidayutulla, Vice President of India and Mrs. Indira
Gandhi Prime Minister of India during Inaugural
Ceremony of International Seminar on Management of
Environmental Problems in Pulp and Paper Industries
on Feb. 24, 1982. In fact both these dignitaries signed
their photographs for me in the proceeding book of this
seminar.
The Institute of Energy Management, Bombay
presented “Best Paper Award” at Annual Conference
on Air Pollution for paper presented on Environmental
Hazards from Power Plants in 1982.
December 4, 1982 was a memorable year for India
because it was the last day of ASIAD 82 Games and
beginning of second phase of my life. I got married the
same day with Alka, a resident of Paschim Vihar, New
Delhi. I am thankful to the matrimonial column of
Hindustan Times for this wonderful match and the
efforts of my elder brother-in-law Late Mr. M. P.
Saxena, who was instrumental in this alliance. Every
one in the family was happy. A new phase of life began
with the partner who did everything for me in a
beautiful way.

During a short Course at Centre for Environmental Studies at Perarignar
Anna University of Technology, Madras with Prof. R. Pitchai and
Mr. C. S. Bhatt presently Member Secretory, UPPCB, Lucknow. 1981
Late Dr. Nilay Chaudhry, Chairman, CPCB during a Course on
Meteorology to Air Pollution organized by IMD and Central Board for the
Prevention & Control of Water Pollution (Presently known as CPCB),
1982.
11

With Mr. Sushil Kumar, UPPCB & Dr. R.N. Gupta, IMD during a Course
on Meteorology to Air Pollution organized by IMD and Central Board for
the Prevention & Control of Water Pollution, 1982.
Attending the program, few others are Mr. U.N. Singh, CPCB,
Ms. Daksha Gupta, MPCB, Mr. Malwinder Singh, PPCB, Mr. D. Dua,
PPCB, Mr. Indu Lal, KPCB, Dr. Sushil Kumar, Ex-Chief Environmental
Officer, UPPCB, Lucknow with Late Dr. Nilay Chaudhry,
Dr. Padmanabhamurty, Dr. Khan, CPCB and Dr. Gupta, IMD, Delhi, 1982
12

CHOICE OF CHALLENGE
1984 - 1990
ICB saw downfall during 1982-84 and with Almighty
God's blessing, I took an assignment of UNDP as United
Nations Volunteers in January 1984.
My friend Late Mr. Dinesh Saxena, Ministry of Education,
suggested me to apply for this assignment and I was lucky
enough to get it. Mr. P. Swaroop, UNV Coordinator at
UNDP, Delhi motivated me for taking up this assignment
because as a young man I was not able to make up my mind
to go out of the country.
I was associated with the College of Arts, Science and
Technology (CAST), Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies.
Jamaica blessed me with Chirag, my first son, in 1987.
During this tenure 1984-90 with CAST/UNDP, Jamaica my
affection for Formal and Non-Formal Environmental
Education began. Dr. Alfred Sangster, Principal CAST and
Mr. George Ropar, Head Science Department, CAST gave
me free hand, confidence and strength to work in a new
country, miles away from India.
As a token of appreciation for untiring efforts in promoting
the cause of Environmental Education and Consciousness
within CAST and the wider Jamaican Community, Science
Department awarded “Plaque” to me in 1986.
The United Nations Organization in Jamaica awarded me
“Certificate of Merit” in 1987 for outstanding dedicated
service in promoting the United Nations during
International Year of Peace and for activities on
Environment and Peace in 1986. It was given for organizing
'A tree for peace' ceremony at CAST as well as Mr. Seaga,
Prime Minister Jamaica planted a tree at Jamaica House on
behalf of the Caribbean, which he represented at global
network. I also organized a Peace Pageant, first of its kind in
Kingston by Peace Maker Players, a group of Jamaicans and
expatriates and the proceeds were donated to UNICEF.

I was also only expatriate member of Inter Agency Advisory
Committee for Jamaica Country Environmental Profile,
Government of Jamaica, 1987.
During this assignment, I developed a 3-year Diploma
Program in Chemical / Environmental Technology. I was
involved in the development of Laboratory, Teacher's
Training as well as many activities in CAST and throughout
Jamaica for non-formal environment education.
CAST appreciated my efforts and awarded Special
Recognition Award for the environmental activities at
College and for wider Jamaican community in 1987. I also
organized a UNEP - IEEP Program for the Caribbean in
collaboration with UNESCO in 1988.
In Jamaica, I was famous as Saxy Environmental Engineer
due to my activities in the field of Non-formal Environment
Education and my surname. The support of Dr. Brenda
Mc. Sweeney, Resident Representative, UNDP, Jamaica
throughout this period was a motivation for a volunteer like
me. In fact, Dr. Mc. Sweeny had also served as Resident
Representative of UNDP, Delhi in the recent past. This
support and work is reflected in many photographs of this
publication. The knowledge gained during UNDP
assignment with a western touch was reflected in the work
taken up after joining Ambuja Cement in 1990.

Organized a Seminar 'Man Vs Environment' at CAST, Kingston,
Jamaica on World Environment Day, June 5, 1984. Dr. Alfred Sangster,
Principal, CAST and Dr. Ronald Irvine, Minister of Science, Technology &
Environment, Government of Jamaica. Others seen in the picture are
Dr. Patric Fairbain, NRCD and Dr. Henry Lowe, Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Science, Technology & Environment, Jamaica.
A view of participants including Alka, Ms. Dixit, Mr. Ramlal, High
Commissioner of India, and Dr. Krismurthy, UNESCO Consultant to
CAST, 1984.
15

Sharing the views during a 5-day Course organized at CAST on' Jamaica
and its Environment' to mark National Science Week. The Jamaican
Teacher's Association announced that they will introduce teaching of
environmental science in Primary Schools, 1985.
As Course Coordinator, informed that matters concerning the
environment are becoming a part of our consciousness. It is no longer a
“yours or their” problem, it must now become “my” problem. We must
all be involved in this movement and distributed the Certificates to
participants, 1985.
16

Mr. Hugh Cholmondeley, Dy. Resident Representative, UNDP, Jamaica,
addressing the delegates during a panel discussion on Needs of
Environmental Technology Education in Jamaica organized on June 5,
1985 at CAST during tenure as UNV. Others present are Dr. Alfred
Sangster, President, CAST, Senator Anthony Jhonson, Govt. of Jamaica.
Addressing the participants during the course, 1985.
Relaxing after the completion of course with Mr. George Roper, Head,
Science Dept. CAST and Ms. Brenda McSweeney, Resident
Representative, UNDP, Jamaica, 1985.
17

During a visit to Naval Dockyard Bar, Kingston, Jamaica for
environmental awareness, 1985.
International Peace Day celebration, 1986/
18
A Tree for Peace. Dr. Alfred Sangster planting Azadirachta indica, the
common Indian name Neem near the Science Dept., CAST, Kingston to
mark International Peace Day, September 16, 1986. Neem trees were
planted throughout Jamaica and later, this activity has become an annual
event.

The Peace Makers Players, a group of Jamaican and Expatriates with
little or no acting experience performed a play Top Table, a humorous
examination of word Peace on International Peace Day, 1986.
Represented India in Play. Photograph shows Mrs. Irene Hollar,
Producer and Mr. Charles Hyatt, Director of the Pageant along
with Mr. Don Brown, Ms. Cecily Lindsay, Mr. Jean DuPont, Ms. Michael
Backer, Ms. Donette Chin Loy, Ms. Mary Fleming and Mr. Elias Zohoori.
With a group of dancers before Peace Pageant
19

Addressing UNICEF Staff and other volunteers on behalf of Peace
Makers Players. Ms. Marilyn Dawson, Resident Officer of UNICEF,
Jamaica, present Memento to the actors of Peace Makers Players.
On behalf of Peace Makers Players presented a cheque of $10,300
proceeds of the Peace Pageant to Ms. Marilyn Dawson, Resident Officer of
UNICEF, Jamaica.
20

A tree planting ceremony organized on World Environment Day, 1986.
Hon'ble Edward Seaga, Prime Minister of Jamaica addressing the
delegates. Others seen in the picture are Mr. Anthony S. Jhonson, Minister
of State Agriculture, Government of Jamaica, Mr. Hugh Cholmondeley,
Dy. Resident Representative, UNDP, Jamaica, Dr. Henry Lowe, Secretary,
Ministry of Science, Technology & Environment. Prime Minister Seaga
appreciated environmental awareness program of the CAST over past
three years and my leadership.
Senator Jhonson also planted a Tree.
21

Celebrating The International Year of Peace - 1986 in Jamaica by the
United Nations System of Organization. Hon. Senator Oswald Harding
and Dr. Brenda Mc Sweeney, Resident Representative, UNDP Jamaica,
1987.
Receiving Certificate of Merit from Mr. Sergio Dello-Stologo, UNIDO
Representative in Jamaica, in recognition of valuable contribution to the
observance of The International Year of Peace - 1986 in Jamaica by the
United Nations System of Organization. Hon. Senator Oswald Harding
Jamaica, 1987.
22

Listening the Citation of achievements
Receiving Special Recognition Award from Mrs. Gladstone Mills,
Professor of Public Administration, Department of Government,
th
Ministry of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, 17 Annual Awards Function
of College of Arts, Science & Technology, Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies,
1987.
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COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
CITATION-SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
MR. YOGENDRA SAXENA
The College recognises the contribution of Mr. Yogendra Saxena,
United Nation Volunteer placement at CAST, in the area of
Environmental awareness and environmental technology
education.
Mr. Saxena has since his attachment to the College in 1984,
displayed a high level of personal interest. involvement and
dedication in helping to promote the cause of environmental
education both within the college and at the wider national level.
Activities accorded to his credit are the organization of :
Seminars and workshops to mark world Environment
Days and Special Courses and project competitions on
environmental awareness for schools.
He has also been the College's resource person and an
active participant in national discussion regarding the
establishment of the National Environment Commission
for UNEP in Jamaica
Within the Department of Science he has taught in environment
subject areas and assisted in the development of environment
technology curricula for the proposed new Chemical Technology
Diploma programme.
The College and Department of Science are indebted to Mr. Saxena
and take this opportunity to express their sincere gratitude for his
contribution in the field of Environment Technology Education.
24

A memorable photograph of Queen Elizabeth and King Phillip along
with Governor of Jamaica during their visit. A golden opportunity to
meet these dignitaries along with Dr. A.W. Sangster, President, College of
Arts, Science and Technology, Jamaica, 1987.
Taking a Tour to show environment and aesthetic beauty of Jamaica,
the land of Wood and Water to Mr. Digvijay Singh, Hon. Member of
Parliament during his visit to Jamaica, 1988.
With Alka and Chirag, 1988, Chirag was born in Jamaica.
25

Hurricane Gilbert
On September 16, 1988, Hurricane Gilbert , the most powerful hurricane ever recorded
in recent times in the Western Hemisphere, made landfall on the northeast coast of
Mexico near la Pesca. Gilbert's winds measured in excess of 200 mph (320 km/h) and the
storm recorded the lowest barometric pressure ever in Western Hemisphere. Glibert's
near linear track through the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico brought the storm over
Jamaica, the northeast Yucatan Peninsula, and finally over the northeastern Mexican
Coast. The Yucatan landfall marked the first time since 1969 that a category 5 hurricane
had made landfall in the Western Hemisphere.
Looking back it has to be said that Jamaica was not properly prepared for the hurricane.
For one thing, many persons did not believe that a hurricane would strike the island, not
having had one for quite a few years. There were also some young people who said that
they wanted to be in a hurricane or they had never experienced one before. Little did they
know what was in store for them! In fact the last major hurricane was Charlie of August
17, 1951 some 37 years earlier.
Monday morning September 12, 1988 was ominously quiet. There were however dark
clouds coming in from the east of the island. St. Thomas and Portland had already been
battered. Soon the wind started to blow and the storm gathered in intensity. As Alka and
myself watched from the second floor of our Oxford Manor Apartments. Chirag was one
year old and we both were more worried about him. It was clear that this was to be no
ordinary storm. The wind tore at the trees, shattered windows and moved roofs as if they
were cardboard. With the wind came the driving rain which came through crevices and
holes which never existed. The first blow was bad enough but when the eye passed over
the Oxford Manor Apartments there was again an ominous calm for 30 minutes. A quick
look around the New Kingston area revealed the extent of the damage so far. But worse
was to come. The wind returned even stronger and over the next few hours, it tore off the
zinc roofing on study and living room areas as well as the upper level of house.
Photographs from Dr. Sangster’s collection, Hurricane Gilbert
September 12, 1988.
26

Presenting the Curriculum Developed for CAST under UNDP Program.
With Dr. Abdul Gauffor Gazanave UNESCO.
Presenting The Curriculum Developed for CAST under UNDP Program.
With the Teachers of the Caribbean countries during the organization of
workshop on Incorporation of Environmental Education into the School
Curriculum and Teachers training, Industrial School of Caribbean, with
Dr. Abdul Gauffor Gazanavi UNESCO and Dr. A. W. Sangster President,
CAST, Kingston an other participants, 1988.
27

With Navjot Singh Siddhu
Alka and Chirag with Kapil Dev
With Navjot Singh Siddhu, Kapil Dev, and Chetan Sharma, during
Indian Cricket Team tour to Jamaica. At High Commissioner of India Mr.
Ram Lal's residence, 1988.
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Adios and Tahnks!! by collage of art, Science and Technology, Kingston,
Jamaica, West Indies on completion of six year assignment as United
Nationla Volunteers, United National Development Program.
Adios and Thanx!! by College of Arts, Science & Technology, Kingston,
Jamaica, West Indies on completion of six year assignment as United
Nations Volunteers, United Nations Development Program. Dr. A. W.
Sangster, President, Mrs. Hamilton, Vice President and Mr. George Roper,
Head Science Dept., College of Arts, Science and Technology during the
Farewell along with other colleagues, 1989.
29

Delivering a Lecture on Environmental Management by Education and
Training during Waste Minimization and Clean Technology Moving
Toward the 21st Century Conference, International Public Works
Federation, Geneva, Switzerland, 1989.
30

With Alka, Chirag and Mr. Deniel Biart UNV Programm Coordinator in
Jamaica at the time of farewell organized by UNDP, 1989.
Chirag showing the depth and height of enveronment.
31

Caricature presented by UNDP showing planting of Lignum vitae, the
National Tree of Jamaica and looking---!!!
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THE JOURNEY WITH GROWING AMBUJA
1990-2008
As going to Jamaica was not an easy task. Settling back in
India was not easy either. I joined Ambuja for Himachal
Project in 1990 and also looked after the Environment
Management of First Plant at Ambujanagar, Gujarat. I had
put in my best efforts to set up the Environment
Management Division for the company and then Parag, my
second son was born in 1991.
My first success was getting the HP Project cleared and
company got the first National Award for the Prevention
Control of Pollution for Ambujanagar from the Ministry of
Environment and Forests.
Later in 1992, I shifted to Delhi to look after the Corporate
Environment of ACL. I remember Mr. R. N. Jain, my boss at
that time and Mr. Sanjay Jain, my colleague both persuaded
me to buy a house in Noida in 1993. This helped me in my
early settlement.
I was associated for Environmental Clearances for Ambuja's
new Cement Plants & Mines, Cement Grinding Units, and
Bulk Cement Terminals as well as its various expansion
projects. It was not a smooth journey initially but I could
overcome the difficulties because of the vision of
Management especially Sekhsaria Ji and Neotia Ji.
Besides many awards for which I worked for company, the
Centre for Science & Environment, New Delhi in 2003
adjudged me “The Best Environment Manager in Indian
Industry” under the Green Rating, a Government of India &
UNDP Project Constituted for Indian Industry to recognize
Manager's contribution in Greening the Industry. This
survey was based on environmental performance of Indian
Industry, manager's contribution from 74 nominations of
Indian companies.

This year was also year of achievement and on behalf of the
company I received National Award for prevention of
Pollution from Honorable Shri Bhairon Singh Shaikhawat,
the Vice Preseident of India on June 5, 2003 the World
Environment Day for the Cement Grinding Unit, Ropar.
This was also a period of growth and personal achievements.
I authored a Book “Environment Explained – Meanings and
Definitions of Terms and Themes” in 2004 which was
released by Dr. Pradipto Ghosh, Secretary Ministry of
Environment and Forests, New Delhi.
The Paryavaran Sachetak Dal, Ghaziabad presented
Paryavaran Mitra Samman Award in the field of Writings on
Environmental Issues for Preservation and Control of
Pollution & Awareness and The Greentech Foundation,
New Delhi gave Environment Excellence Special Award in
the field of Environmental Management & Education in
2004.
In 2007, the Doctorate Degree was awarded for my work on
Cement Dust Pollution and Reclamation of Mined Area.
This study was based on six plants studied for physical and
botanical parameters in the Himachal region in the vicinity
of H.P. Unit of ACL. The support of my colleagues especially
Bijon, Kameshwar, Durga, Vivek and Kutti was with me
throughout this study period.
These 18 years with Ambuja was the period of its growth
from 0.7 to almost 20 MTPA today and many changes.
Throughout this period Mr. Neotia stood like a pillar behind
me. The people changed, The management changed, Holcim
took over and in all the ups and downs I got complete support
from Mr. Anil Singhvi & Mr. A.L. Kapur.

Mr. R. N. Jain, Vice President (Projects) and Mr. N. S. Sekhsaria, MD
during a meeting at GACL, Shimla Office, 1991
Project Team for H.P. Project during a meeting at Hotel Asia The Dawn,
Shimla, H.P., 1991.
35

Relaxing after Stone Laying Ceremony of Naina Devi Ropeway
Project with Mr. Shanta Kumar, Chief Minister, Government of
Himachal Pradesh and Mr. P. K. Dhumal, Present Chief Minister
of HP, 1991.
With project team of HP project, during a visit of Dr. K.K. Garg,
RO MoEF Chandigarh and Mr. Chetan Joshi, HPPCB Shimla in
1992.
36

Assisting Mr. Kamal Nath Planting Tree after Stone Laying Ceremony
at Darlaghat, HP site of ACL. The others seen in the photograph are Mr. Shanta
Kumar, Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Roop Singh Thakur, Forests
Minister, Government of HP, 1992
37

Educating Ecological Awareness and Prevention of Environmental
Degradation. To find time to educate the school children was never a
difficult task. with the students of Government High School, Darlaghat,
HP, 1995.
With Mr. P. C. Jain, President Ambuja Cements, Mr. Ashok Sharma
Member Secretary Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Mr. Y. R.
Rao and Mr. V. S. Mathur, Mines Dept., ACL during Mines Environment
and Minerals conservation week, 1996.
38

Holding Koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Brisbane, Australia, 1996.
Holding Koala at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Brisbane, Australia, 1996
39

Mr. T. K. A. Nair, Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Government of India (Presently Principal Secretary to Prime Minister)
presenting the Certificate and Memento during National Convention on
Materials Management: Vision 2001 at the Convention organized by
Indian Institute of Materials Management, New Delhi, 1996.
During a program on Associate Environmental Auditors organized by
CII and Regional Institute of Environmental Technology, Singapore at
Hotel Taj, New Delhi. Seen in the picture are Mr. K. P. Nyati, Head EMD,
CII and other friends from Indian Industry, 1997.
40

THE OBSERVER 04/11/1996
Family Photograph, 1996
41

Welcome with a Potted Plant at the Inaugural function of Green
Purchasing - The Challenge for Materials Managers, National Seminar on
Green Purchasing and Eco Mark organized by Indian Institute of
Materials Management (IIMM), New Delhi. 1997.
Receiving Memento for the presentation on Green Purchasing for
Sustainable Development.
42

Welcome with bouquet at Bal Bharti School, Bahadurgarh
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Addressing students as Chief Guest on 47 Republic Day at Bal Bharti
School, Bahadurgarh. The School's Principal Mrs. Sampath & other
teachers are in the photograph, 1997.
43

First meeting of Society for Environmental Education (SEE), Noida.
Conducting the meeting are Prof. S. L. Dhawan, Principal, DPS &
President, SEE and Mr. P. Vijayan, Vice President, SEE.
Chirag and Parag could learn environment and its importance at an
early age and were active at DPS Environmental Club. Prof. Dhawan
blessing both of them, 1997.
44

During the Inaugural Ceremony of Certificate Course on Environmental
Education for Teachers organized by SEE at DPS, Noida. The Chief Guest
was Mr. S. S. Sandhu, IAS, District Magistrate, Noida. The others were
Ms. Renu Saxena, Head Mistress, Junior Wing, DPS, Noida, Dr. G. K.
Pandey, Advisor, Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi and
Prof. S. L. Dhawan, Principal, DPS, Noida.
Ms. Kamini Bhasin, the Convenor on behalf of DPS, Noida welcoming
the Chief Guest. Presently she is Principal of DPS, Greater Noida, 1997.
45

Delivering a case study “Environmental Management at Ambuja
Cement”, during workshop on Air Pollution Monitoring and Control
Equipment for Cement Industries, Organized for Environmental
professionals of cement and allied industries of Gujarat region in
association with Environment Protection Training & Research Institute
(EPTRI), Hyderabad, 1997. Dr. Neena Gulabani, of Asian Centre for
Organizational Research and Development (ACCORD), is also in the
picture.
Enjoying lighter moments at residence “Sai Kuti” Mr. Patel
Chairman, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Mr. Paul Tachil, Chairman,
Kerala Pollution Control Board and Dr. Soni, GPCB, 1998
46

During Luncheon Meeting organized by CII on January 30, 1998 with
Mr. Peter M. Kimm, Executive Director, United States Asia Environment
Program,Mr. Aloke Mittal, MD, ABB seen at podium. Later being a
Member of CII National Committee of Environment informed the
delegates regarding various steps taken by CII for increasing
Environmental Consciousness among the industries and measures taken
for Environment Management at various units of Ambuja Cement.
Presenting a Case study of Ambuja Cement during FICCI conference.
47

Welcome at Miranda House, Delhi University, During PRATIKRIYA-The
Chemistry Festival on Environment Awareness, 1999.
Addressing the Students.
Enjoying the tea with Principal and Staff of Miranda House, 1999.
48

Greeting Hon'ble Thiru T.R. Balu, Minister of Environment & Forests,
Government of India during Annual Award Function of FIMI at Hotel
Park, New Delhi. Mr. Dipak Chatterjee, Secretary, Mines is also in the
photo, 2000.
Adressing the delegates during Two Day Training Program on
Prevention & Management of Chemical Accidents organized by FICCI,
MoEF and Indian Chemical Manufacturers Association, Mumbai, 2000.
49

During FICCI-TERI Global Conference Green 2000 Agenda for Business
with Mr. Vishwanath Anand, Secretary, Ministry of Environment &
Forests, Government of India along with Mr. Bjorn Stigson, Dr. Keith
Bezanson, Mr. Joel Wakover.
Delivering Ambuja Energy-wise at the Conference, 2000
50

Welcome at 9th National Convention of Quality Congress at National
Institution for Quality and Reliability, Chennai, 2000.
Addressing the delegates during the Quality Congress.
Receiving Memento from President of the Inctitution.
51

President, Greentech Foundation welcoming with a bouquet during
Indo-German Greentech Environment Excellence Award, 1999-2000.
Dr. Bishma Narain Singh, Ex Governor of Various States of India and
Ex-Union Minister of Urban Development also in the picture.
Presenting the Inaugural Address during the Award Ceremony, 2000
52

Sharing the moments with Mr. Prashant Trivedi, IAS, Vice Chairman,
Agra Development Authority during Environment Conference, Agra, 2001.
Reciting Poems during Hasya Kavi Sammelan after the Conference at
Mughal Sheraton, Agra, 2001.
53

Presenting a paper on Environmental Standards during Seminar on
Environment and Standards: Close Together on October 15, 2001 to mark
World Standards Day organized by Bureau of Indian Standards,
New Delhi.
Attended a program on Human Values with the members of Ambuja
Parivar at IIM, Calcutta.
54

During a Study program on “Establishing Industrial Emission
Accounting for Greenhouse Gas Pollution Prevention: Climate Change
Supplements (CCS)” Project of USAID organized by Louis Berger Group,
Inc., Washington along with other Indian delegates, 2002.
Group Photograph of Participants.
55

Few Moments at Universal Studios, Los Angeles, USA. Visited for
Making a Cartoon Film on Environmental Awareness, 2002.
Universal Studios, Los Angeles, USA.
56

Charity begins at Home. Individual Social Responsibility is more
important than Corporate Social Responsibility. Feeding the needy at
Garhmukhteshwar, U.P, 2002.
Together We Can, Attending with Environmental Incharge of various
Units of ACL in the International Conference on Science and Technology,
Capacity Building for Climate Change, FICCI, New Delhi, 2002.
57

Attending first meeting of Stakeholder Council of Global Reporting
Initiative Netherlands. others seen in the picture are Dr. Aditi Halder, CII
and Dr. Aqueel Khan, ASK, 2003.
During the launch of Second phase of Environmental Management
project of EMS of CII with Canadian Development International Agency,
2003. Seen in the picture are Mr. K .P. Nyati and Ms. Seema Arora of CII,
Mr. R.K. Kapur, Usha Beltron, Mr. S. Forbes, CIDA, Mr. S. Kumar, Sahara
India and Mr. R. Fontain, CIDA.
58

Greeting Hon'ble Bhairav Singh Shekhawat during World Environment
Day celebration at Vigyan Bhawan.
Hon'ble T. R. Baalu Minister of Environment and Forests, Govt. of India
and Hon'ble Bhairav Singh Shekhawat Vice President of India presenting
National Award of Prevention of Pollution for ACL's Cement Grinding
Unit Ropar in recognition to the contribution to cleaner production as well
as commitment towards Environmental Pollution Control and Resource
Conservation. Mr. V. K. Duggal Additional Secretary, Ministry of
Environment and Forests, Govt. of India is also in the picture, 2003.
59

Listening to Hon'ble Minister of Environment after receiving the Award
with family at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
All the Awardees with the Hon'ble Minister of Environment, Hon'ble
Vice President, and other dignitaries, after the Award Ceremony, 2003.
60

Best Environment Manager Awards - 2003
61

Annual Report 2002-03
Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited
I am thankful to Mr. N.S. Sekhsaria, Managing Director,
Gujarat Ambuja Cements Limited for giving the highlights
of the Award in the Annual Report 2002-03 on page 29-30. In
fact, this was the first time that details about an individual
were highlighted in the Annual Report. The excerpts from
the Annual Report are given below:
Last year was also a year of personal recognition for one
proud member of the Ambuja family. The Centre for Science
& Environment, New Delhi has instituted an award for the
Best Environment Manager of the year under its Green
Rating of Indian Industry project. The project which is
backed by the Government of India and is funded by the
United Nations Development Programme, rates Indian
Companies on the basis of their environmental performance.
The Project also seeks to highlight the importance of the
Environment Manager. After all, the onus of ensuring that a
company adopts environmentally safe practices lies with the
Environment Manager.
In order to recognize the efforts of the environment manager,
CSE, in a first of its kind in the country, set up an award for
the best environment manager in the country. The award is
not only recognition of the industry, but also a symbol of
appreciation of the manager's efforts in guiding his company
towards better environmental standards. Mr. Y.K. Saxena, of
the Ambuja family was the proud recipient of this
prestigious award. Modest as ever, he dedicated the award
to his teammates and everyone at Ambuja who has worked
so hard towards achieving our environmental objectives.
62

Mr. K.S. Ramasubban, IAS, Presently Central Vigilance Commissioner
andMr. P. C. Tyagi, Ex-Chairman, CPCB.
Mr. Dilip Biswas, Ex-Chairman, CPCB, Mr. Bhatt, Dr. Nalini Bhatt, Mrs.
& Mr. N. H. Hosabettu, MoEF at India Habitat Centre,
New Delhi, 2003.
63

Mrs. & Mr. Alok Johri, Dr. R. K. Suri, Mr. R. Dayal and Mr. R. K. Sharma,
Secretary, FIMI, 2003.
Mr. Rawat, Dr. Senthilvel and Dr. S. C. Garkoti, MoEF. at India Habitat
Centre, New Delhi, 2003.
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Presenting Status of Occupation Health at Ambuja Cement during Asian
Workers Conference on Occupational Health organized by Occupational
Health, Safety & Environmental Insitute (OHSEI), Bangkok, 2003.
Mr. J. J. Irani and other Board Members observing Stakeholder
Council Meeting of Global Reporting Initiative, Netherlands, 2004.
69

Mr. Nirankar Saxena Director FICCI Presenting bouquet, during training
program on Prevention and Management of Chemical accidents, 2003.
With Mr. Alok Mittal, Mr. S. N. Singh Executive Director, Jubilant
Organosys Ltd. Noida, Mr. B. K. Guha and Mr. Surendra Kumar, FICCI
during Inaugural Program.
70

Citation was read in honor at Paryavaran Mitra Summan Award - 2003
by Paryavaran Sachetak Dal, Ghaziabad in the field of Writings on
Environmental Issues for Preservation and Control of Pollution &
Environmental Awareness. Mr. Surendra Prakash Goyal, Member of
Parliament Ghaziabad honoring by presenting shawl.
Mr. Romesh Bhandari, Ex. Governor U.P. presenting the citation and trophy.
Group Photograph during the Award Ceremony.
71

Delivering a Lecture on Corporate Sustainability to the Members of
Noida Management Association. Mr. H. K. Garg, President, NMA
presenting the Memento, 2004.
World Environment Day celebration at Indira Gandhi Kalakendra.
Mr. Trilok Sharma presenting the Tulsi pot to Dr. Yogendra Narain,
Industrial Development Commissioner, Greater Noida along with
Mr. J. S. Yadav, Regional Officer, UPPCB, Noida, 2004.
72

Delivering Inaugural address during Greentech Environment Excellence
Award organized by Greentech Foundation, 2004.
Mr. Rakesh Nath, Chairman, Central Electricity Authority and
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Mr. Kamleshwar Saran presenting 5 Annual Greentech Excellence
Special Award for Environment management & Education Sector for
authoring the book “Environment Explained”.
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Presenting poems at Hasya Kavi Sammelan, Ramoji City Hyderabad
with Dr. Srivastava, BHU also famous as "Chakachondh Banarsi" and his
team, 2004.
With a group of po ets. Most of the people attending the conference told
that this is the right time to change the profession, 2004.
74

THE PIONEER 29/04/2004
HINDUSTAN TIMES 23/04/2004
“Environment Explained – Meaning and Definitions of Terms and Themes”,
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Welcome of Dr. Pridipto Ghosh, Secretary, MOEF by Mr. Suresh Neotia,
Chairman ACL with a bouquet during Book Release Function at IIC,
New Delhi.
Mrs. Bharti Singh, MC of the ceremony, Mrs. Alka Saxena, Dr. Ghosh,
and Mr. Neotia. Speaking at the launch of his book “Environment
Explained – Meaning and Definitions of Terms and Themes”, our Hon'ble
Chairman Shri Suresh Neotia while welcoming Dr. Ghosh, elaborated the
need of the hour for understanding our environment and contribution by
an individual as well as corporate houses to preserve it for the future. He
also said that the book will contribute in the national endeavour to spread
environmental awareness. I feel, it is a unique effort, 2004.
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Dr. Shreedharan, Dr. Hota and Mr. Ishwar Singh, MoEF.
Dr. G. K. Pandey, Dr. G. V. Subramanian Advisors and Dr. N. H.
Hosebettu Ex. Director, MoEF
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Mr. S. C. Sharma, Secretary, FIMI with Ms. & Mr. S. Forbes, CIDA-CII
Dr.N.Gupta Chairman Satya Medical Centre,Noida, Mr. Saurbh
Thankha Editor Pioneer and Mrs. Rajkumari Thankha,Correspondant
Hindustan Times, Noida
78

Chairing a session with and Mr. Anant Natkarni, TATA Initiatives for
Community Development, Mumbai at Asian Forum for Corporate Social
Responsibility, 2005.
Exploring CSR Strategies for Business, Jakarta, Indonesia and with
Mr. K. M. Kavadia , 2005.
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Welcoming the delegates at Sustainability Reporting G3 Sneak Peek
Event organized at Orchid Hotel, Mumbai on March 28, 2006. Others seen
on Head Table are Mr. Narendra Baldota, Chairman, MSPL, Mr. A. L.
Kapur, Managing Director, ACL, Mr. Ernst Ligteringen, Chief Executive,
GRI, Netherlands and Mr. K. A. Chaukar, MD, Tata Industries Limited.
This event was organized by me.
With Mr. Narendra Baldot a, Chai rman, MSPL , Mr. A. L. Kapur ,
Managing Director, ACL Mr. Ernst Ligreringe n, Chi ef Exe cutive, GRI
Netherlands.
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Mr. Ernst Ligteringen, Chief Executive, GRI, Netherlands addressing
the delegates at Sustainability Reporting G3 Sneak Peek Event.
Group photographs of all behind the success of this event.
81

The Gujarat Plant of ACL rated the Second Greenest Plant in the country
with 4 Leaves during Green Rating Project of Indian Cement Industry by
Centre for Science & Environment, New Delhi. Receiving the Award on
behalf of the Company from Mr. M.S. Swaminathan, Member, Planning
Commission. Seen in picture with clapping hands is Mr. Chandra
Bhushan, Associate Director, CSE.
F eeling proud by holding the Award with Ms. Sunita Narain, Director,
Mr. Chandra Bhushan, and Ms. Monali Zia, Centre for Science &
Environment and others, 2006.
82

Environment and Development – A Meet organized by Rotary Club,
Udaipur. With Mr. Singhvi, President, Rotary Club, Mr. Chandra
Bhushan, CSE and Dr. Gautam Bhattacharya, Sterlite Industries, 2006
Presenting the Role of Citizen in the Development of the City and Green
Purchasing, 2006.
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India International Centre, New Delhi.
Family and friends listening to Mr. Neotia, Chairman, ACL.
Dr. G.P. Phatak, Dr. Gupta, Mr. R.B. Johri, Mr. M. Kumar, Mr. Rajan Naik,
Dr. Nithani & Mr. S. Nath, enjoying the drinks at IIC

G olden Words by Mr. Suresh Neotia Chairman Ambuja Cements Ltd.
during Cocktail party hosted by Chairman on being conferred Doctorate
on January 7, 2007. Dr. Harendra Kumar, Principal, DN College, Meerut, My
guide for Doctorate sharing views with Mr. Neotia.
Mr. Suresh Neotia, Chairman, Mr. Chandra bhushan, Associate
Director, CSE and Dr. N. P. Saxena, Ex Head, Botany Dept, DN Collate
Meerut my mentor for Doctorate.
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Ms & Mr. R. K. Chandolia, P. S., Minister of Communication and
Information Technology, Ms. & Mr. R. Chandramohan, Principal
Secretory to Lt. Governor, New Delhi and Ms. & Mr. K. K. Jain, Ex.
Director, MoEF
Mr. K. P. Nyati, CII, Mr. Rama Subban, IAS, Dr. G. K. Pandey, Dr. G. V.
Subramanian and Dr. Nalini Bhatt, MoEF
85

Feeling proud with Dr. R.K. Pachuri, Director General, TERI, New Delhi
Mr. Neotia with other guests during the Cocktail
86

Presenting Sustainable Growth at National Conference
organized by Vinod Gupta School of Management, IIT,
Kharagpur, 2007
"SILVER JUBILEE MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARY"
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G uest speaker at the conference on Environment and Human concerns,
organized by Botany Department DN College, Meerut Dr. Shefali Punia
presenting the Bouquet and Memento, 2008.
With Dr. Harendra Kumar, Principal DN College and Dr. R.K. Pachauri
Director General, TERI, Chief Guest.
88

Presenting the role of Green Purchasing on Environment and Human
Health at DN College, Meerut, 2008
With other delegates at the conference of Environment and Human
Health at DN College, Meerut
89

Co chairing the Technical session at 10th NCB Internation Seminar on
Cement and Building Metrials
With chairman for the session Mr. G.jayaram, 2007
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Addressed the members of Rotary Club, Meerut on "Is Green
the Colour of Sustainability?" 2008.
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SUBSERVIENT COLLEAGUES
Being responsible of Corporate Environment, it was
my responsibility to make sure that the plants
and mines are in better working conditions from
environment point of view. With the support of all
Environmental In charge’s of Units and my colleagues
of Environment Department at New Delhi, I could
achieve the best for the company.
During my research my colleagues Atul, New Delhi,
Kameshwar, Durga & Vivek of Himachal Pradesh Plant
and Dr. Attri of Himachal Pradesh University helped
me a lot.
No doubt, the credit of my success throughout the stay
at ambuja goes to my colleagues at New Delhi Office
mainly Shailendra, Atul, Manish, Lovish, Subramanian
and Shruti.
Infact, Subramanian’s help in typing the thesis and
Shruti’s commitment in compiling this book will
always be in my heart
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Shailendra Nath
1994-1998
K. Subramanian
Since 1999
Atul Kumar
2000-2005
Manish Goswami
2007
Lovish Ahuja
2007-2008
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T
EPILOGUE
his is my humble effort to share my experiences in
t h e f i e l d o f E n v i r o n m e n t M a n a g e m e n t a n d
Sustainability with my friends, colleagues, compatriots
and many associates with whom I have worked either
for company or shared the moment in various forums
through pictorial biography. It's a Retrospective of
events and glories.
Sometimes, I feel that the only thing I have missed
throughout this journey is mainly not working with a
mentor.
Any suggestions for improvement or emendation will
be greatly appreciated. I am sure, this might change my
attitude where-ever I am lacking.
At the end, once again, I would like to express, my
sincere gratitude to all who have stood by me
throughout this journey.
"Lest We Forget"
ACL Office, New Delhi
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