In a strong push for sustainable urban development and clean city initiatives, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad Unit, handed over 20 e-vehicles for garbage collection to the Ayodhya Municipal Corporation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme.
BEL provided 20 modern, battery-operated e-garbage collection vehicles to Ayodhya Municipal Corporation, aiming to enhance the city’s solid waste management system and reduce environmental impact.
The handover ceremony was graced by:
- Mr. Vikraman N, Director (HR), BEL
- Mr. Jitendra Singh, GM (DCCS), BEL-Ghaziabad
- Mr. Girish Pati Tripathi, Hon’ble Mayor of Ayodhya
- Mr. Jayendra Kumar, Municipal Commissioner, Ayodhya
The event took place in Ayodhya on September 2, 2025. CSR initiative by BEL is a step towards a cleaner and greener Ayodhya, aligned with the Government’s Swachh Bharat Mission and vision for electric mobility.
The e-garbage collection vehicles come with several benefits:
- ✅ Eco-friendly operation: Zero carbon emissions, reducing air pollution.
- ✅ Low operating cost: More economical than fuel-based vehicles.
- ✅ Noise-free: Helps reduce noise pollution in residential areas.
- ✅ Efficient waste collection: Compact, easy to maneuver, ensures door-to-door service.
- ✅ Supports sustainability: Encourages adoption of green technology in urban governance.
By enabling door-to-door garbage collection, the initiative directly benefits residents, sanitation workers, and the community at large, making Ayodhya’s urban ecosystem healthier and more sustainable.
