ElCITA Wins CII National Award
ElCITA Wins CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices – 2023
Bengaluru, 12th July, 2023 – ElCITA (Electronic City Industrial Township Authority) has been honored with the prestigious “CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices – 2023” in the category of “Most Innovative Project.” The accolade recognizes ElCITA’s remarkable achievement in sustainability and environmental stewardship through its pioneering “Sustainability Park Project.”
The “Sustainability Park Project” comprises an integrated approach to environmental conservation, featuring the following key components:
- 1.6 MLD STP (Sewage Treatment Plant): A state-of-the-art 1.6 Million Litres per Day Sewage Treatment Plant that significantly reduces water pollution and ensures the responsible management of wastewater.
- 16 TPD Material Recovery Facility: A cutting-edge Material Recovery Facility that promotes waste recycling and resource recovery, thereby reducing the environmental impact of solid waste.
- 250 kWp Solar Plant: A 250 kilowatt peak Solar Power Plant that harnesses renewable energy to meet electricity demands sustainably, contributing to a reduced carbon footprint.
- Upcoming “Sustainability Centre for Excellence, Research & Development”: ElCITA is also in the process of establishing a “Sustainability Centre for Excellence, Research & Development,” which aims to be a hub of innovation and knowledge sharing in the realm of sustainability practices.
ElCITA’s unwavering commitment to promoting green initiatives, advancing sustainable technologies, and fostering eco-friendly practices has garnered well-deserved recognition from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The award serves as a testament to ElCITA’s leadership and dedication to building a greener and more sustainable future for the community.
On receiving this distinguished accolade, Dr. V. Veerappan, Chairman – ELCITA, expressed gratitude to CII and shared, “We are honored to receive the CII National Award for Environmental Best Practices – 2023 in the category of ‘Most Innovative Project.’ ElCITA remains devoted to pioneering sustainable solutions that create a positive impact on the environment and society. This recognition motivates us to continue our journey towards a greener tomorrow.”
ElCITA extends its appreciation to all stakeholders, including its dedicated team, industry partners, and the community, whose unwavering support and collaboration have been instrumental in the success of the “Sustainability Park Project.”
About ElCITA:
| Activities | Content | Key words for image |
| Housekeeping | ||
| Road sweeping | The sweeping machine is utilized together with manual methods for thorough cleaning. | Sweeping machine |
| Grill Cleaning | The grills are cleaned daily. | |
| Projects | ||
| Improvement of drain footpath and fixing of MS Railings | Improving and beautifying the neighborhood to ensure pedestrian safety and the free flow of stormwater in the drain, while also regulating traffic flow and enhancing the safety of pedestrians. | Utilities |
| Road Asphalting | To ensure smooth and safe traffic flow and pothole-free roads. | Roads |
| GPR Survey | ELCITA is responsible for providing adequate infrastructure and facilities for Electronics City Citizens. The power and OFC (Optical Fiber Cable) lines serve as the primary lifelines of the electronic city. Any damage incurred during the execution of work would have catastrophic consequences and result in significant losses. Recognising this, ELCITA conducted a GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) survey to accurately identify the locations of the underground utilities. | Survey |
| Periodic painting works | ELCITA team conducts quarterly painting to guarantee and prolong the life span of MS railings preventing corrosion. | |
| Road Assessments | Road condition monitoring is performed using AI-based software, which helps capture images of potholes with accurate longitude and latitude coordinates. The software can identify 10 types of road defects and generate detailed segment-wise reports. Defects are graded from level 0 to 4, with color coding indicating the priority of stretches of roads requiring immediate attention. Based on the analysis, road rectification plans can be formulated. Minor road defects and potholes are addressed by the in-house team using Road Bond, while major defects are outsourced to contracted services. | Road Metrics |
| Upgradation of Toll Plaza in West and East Phase | The architectural style implemented in the construction of the Toll Plaza caters to the needs of a contemporary township, facilitating seamless vehicular flow while keeping up with the township's growing dynamics. As a result, the organization's reputation has been enhanced. It guarantees user safety, promotes a seamless traffic flow, reduces travel time, and minimizes pollution in Electronics City. | |
| In house team activities (maintenance team) Rectification work | The work involves timely rectification of damaged drain slabs, footpaths, potholes, and other related areas. | In house team |
| Pre monsoon activities | Ensuring free flow of stormwater in drain without causing overflow on roads pre monsoon activities are taken up by inhouse team as per the schedule. 1. Shoulder drains and Primary drain cleaning work for smooth flow of storm water. 2. Cleaning of Rajkaluves | Pre monsoon activities |
| Rooftop Solar | Adopting renewable energy | |
| Streetlight poles with Smart LED lights High mast lights | These streetlights are equipped with scheduled auto-dimming during low traffic hours. They also feature an optional motion sensor that automatically adjusts the light intensity based on the detected pedestrian density. | |
| Isolation Transformers & Surge Production Devices | Protecting the UPS from the surge. | |
| Integration in smart city dashboard | To analyze the energy consumption of equipment like diesel generators, high mast lights, and UPSs, and generate corresponding reports. Additionally, prompt actions are taken during emergencies. | |
| EV charging Station and Rooftop Solar | Actively working towards green energy practices and embracing renewable energy sources. |
