A pond at TTNA School Pond, Perungudi, Chennai where the pond area that was fully covered by invasive prosopis juliflora and dense invasive vegetation spread over 1.5 acre in the pond taken up for restoration. Complete uprooting of invasive vegetation present around the pond was removed. Followed by Dewatering and desilting. The silt is used for bund strengthening. Removal of recyclable waste from the garbage dumpsites around the pond. Dumping of garbage is controlled by community outreach activities. Door to door awareness was done to prevent discharge of grey water. Bund area is converted into nature trail with rows of benches to sit and relax. And conserving our precious urban biodiversity.
Pond Restoration Initiative by Athena Global Logistics in association with ECO Society India:
Athena Global Logistics, in collaboration with ECO Society India, has undertaken a notable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative – the restoration of a pond at TTNA School in Perungudi, Chennai. This endeavor not only aims to nurture nature but also fosters environmental education within the community.
The pond area, spanning approximately 1.5 acres, had been overrun by invasive prosopis juliflora and dense vegetation. Athena Global Logistics and ECO Society India joined forces to revive this urban biodiversity hotspot. The project commenced with the complete uprooting of invasive plant species surrounding the pond. Subsequent tasks included dewatering, desilting, and utilizing the extracted silt for strengthening the pond's bunds.
Furthermore, the organizations addressed the issue of indiscriminate waste disposal by conducting community outreach activities and door-to-door awareness campaigns. These efforts aimed to educate residents on the importance of preventing the discharge of grey water into the pond and controlling garbage dumping in the vicinity.
As part of the restoration process, the bund area has been transformed into a nature trail, adorned with rows of benches, providing a serene environment for visitors to relax and appreciate the rejuvenated ecosystem.
Through this remarkable CSR initiative, Athena Global Logistics and ECO Society India have demonstrated their commitment to preserving and enhancing urban biodiversity while fostering environmental consciousness among the local community.
Athena Global Logistics Pvt Ltd along with First step Nashik have been working towards the children education in Trimbakeshwar Taluka, Nashik, Maharashtra from the year 2015 till date.
Athena Global logistics helped in building the school at Javalayachiwadi in 2016 when the school structure was not strong which was a big safety concern for the school children.
Every year team Athena contributes toward stationery for the academic year for the school children studying in ZP schools at Javalayachiwadi, Dugarwadi, Kalamuste, Harshevadi, Jambhulwadi & Ubhrande.
Along with the school stationery the children also get different kind of help during different season such as umbrellas during the rainy season and sweaters during the winter seasons.
