Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Miyawaki Forest Project at Mumbai Raj Bhavan.The project was implemented by IMC Centenary trust of IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This project symbolizes IMC’s deep-rooted commitment to ecosystem restoration and urban greening. This initiative earned IMC a Certificate of Appreciation from the EARTHDAY.ORG, recognizing its efforts toward reforestation and carbon sequestration. The Governor suggested the rustees, ice resident of IMC
V P and IMC Ladies’ Wing, ast residents and senior members of the Chamber present at inauguration to create similar forests in State Universities and involve the students in the environment protection activities.
Mr. Ram Gandhi, IMC Centenary Trustee acknowledged the need to create more such green cover and that is why the project being in Raj Bhavan would serve as an example and inspiration for creating tree cover on other private and government spaces.
He thanked the Governor for his support for this project. An information book on the Miyawaki Forest project was released by Hon. Governor and a plaque was unveiled on the occasion. He also congratulated the gardeners involved in the plantation and conservation of Miyawaki Forest. 2000 saplings of 48 local varieties have been planted on the western sea front of Raj Bhavan on a plot measuring 6000 sq ft.
On the eve of the Earth Day in April 2025, IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry reaffirmed its enduring
commitment to sustain ability, climate resilience, and responsible stewardship of natural resources through a series of impactful initiatives aimed at combatting global warming and fostering environmental consciousness among industries and civil society.
IMC has actively spearheaded a wide array of sustainability centric engagements, including awareness campaigns, Sustainability Conclave and Green Product Exhibition, promoting eco-conscious innovations across industries and expert on green energy transitions, water harvesting, circular economy, and decarbonization.
IMC invites businesses, institutions, and individuals to join its efforts in creating a greener, more sustainable Mumbai. Through collaborative action and shared responsibility, the Chamber aims to drive meaningful change and inspire a collective commitment to the planet’s well-being.
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