The arrival of the electric buggies follows the installation of solar panels on key buildings within the campus, including the renowned ICRISAT Genebank.
Mr Sharath Kamath, Zonal Head, IDBI Bank, presented the keys for two electric buggies to the Director General of ICRISAT, Dr Jacqueline Hughes, and thanked the organization for the opportunity to contribute towards a joint corporate and social responsibility initiative.
Another highlight of the ceremony was the hand-over of a commitment letter from Mr Koralla Subrahmanyam, Senior Vice President – Regional Head, Govt of Business, AP & Telangana, Kotak Bank, to support ICRISAT's green initiatives in the future.
“Sustainability is not a buzzword at ICRISAT; it is the guiding principle that permeates every aspect of the work that we do” said Deputy Director General – Corporate Services, Mr Angshu Sengupta. “The introduction of these electric buggies is a practical solution to various on-campus transportation needs; but it is also a powerful symbol of our dedication to reducing emissions and embracing eco-friendly practices.”
Underscoring the importance of collaboration and collective action in addressing environmental challenges, Dr Hughes thanked all partners and ICRISAT staff for their efforts to make these green initiatives a reality.
“We work in the semi-arid regions of the world, and these green initiatives are needed across all our locations and beyond” said Dr Hughes. “Therefore, partnerships will be crucial in driving this sustainable transformation because we cannot do it alone. This support from IDBI and Kotak Bank helps us fulfill our mandate of sustainable agricultural research for development and strengthens our resolve to ensure sustainable and resilient communities.”
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International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
