IndiGoReach wins Best CSR Award in Aspiration District/Difficult terrain for their work in the Northeastern region
Posted 10 November 2022
Guwahati (Assam), November 01, 2022: IndiGoReach, the CSR arm of IndiGo, participated in the North East CSR Forum 2022 organised at TISS, Guwahati. The program was followed by the announcement of CSR Awards, where the below CSR initiative was adjudged as the winner.
Best CSR Initiative in Aspirational District – Safeguarding Biodiversity and habitat restoration
SUKHJIT PASRICHA, CHRO said, “We have been working towards increasing connectivity and catalyzing socio-economic development in the region through various IndiGoReach programs focused on children & education and women empowerment.”
About this program on Safeguarding Biodiversity and habitat restoration:
As part of one of our CSR initiatives, this pilot project seeks to restore degraded forestland, while providing alternative livelihood opportunities for communities in Tamenglong and Noney Districts in Manipur. Additionally, the project supports frontline forest department personnel through multiple inputs. Some key activities that have been undertaken are:
- Plantation of trees covering 20 hectares of degraded forest.
- Usage of energy efficient stoves in households
- Promotion of beekeeping as an additional livelihood initiative.
- Establishment of homestay to promote eco-tourism.
- Awareness through Nature Education Programmes in schools and colleges.
IndiGoReach initiated this activity, as environment is one of the key pillars of CSR intervention. As an airline we are deeply concerned about the effects that the aviation sector has on the environment. All our IndiGoReach initiatives for the environment are committed towards reducing our carbon footprint.
About the Award
The North East CSR Award seeks to identify, recognize, and promote innovative CSR community and social development initiatives in North East India. This is towards building, strengthening, and contributing to an inclusive, innovative, and robust CSR ecosystem in the region. The CSR Award programme was held at the North East CSR Forum (NECSRF) at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Campus, Guwahati.
About IndiGo
IndiGo is amongst the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the world. IndiGo has a simple philosophy: offer fares that are low, flights that are on time, offering a courteous, hygienic, and hassle-free travel experience. With its fleet of 275+ aircraft, the airline is operating over 1600 daily flights, connecting 74 domestic destinations, and 26 international destinations. For more information, please visit www.goIndiGo.in or download our mobile app.
