UditVani, Jamshedpur : In a significant step towards promoting environmentally responsible industrial practices, the Adityapur Auto Cluster hosted a sensitisation workshop on Green Audit under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
The initiative, supported by the Department of Industries, Government of Jharkhand, through the Jharkhand Industrial Area Development Authority (JIADA), aimed to encourage industrial units to adopt sustainable practices, minimize environmental impact, and move closer to the long-term goal of achieving Net Zero emissions.
Inder Agarwal, President of the Adityapur Small Industries Association (ASIA), urged industrial units to undertake -Green Audits – as a key step towards creating a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable industrial ecosystem.
Emphasizing the importance of collective responsibility, he highlighted that awareness and proactive engagement by all stakeholders are critical for building an environmentally conscious industrial base.
S.N. Thakur, Managing Director of the Adityapur Auto Cluster, spoke on the increasing relevance of effective waste management in the industrial sector.
He apprised participants about the state-of-the-art facilities within the cluster designed for the treatment of hazardous and liquid waste, stressing that responsible industrial practices are essential not only for ecological balance but also for sustainable industrial growth.
Addressing the gathering, Prem Ranjan, Regional Director of JIADA, Adityapur region, elaborated on the process, advantages, and government support mechanisms for conducting Green Audits under the RAMP Programme.
He highlighted that the programme offers financial assistance of up to Rs 30,000 per unit, and informed that JIADA will empanel accredited Green Audit firms to assist industrial units in executing audits in a structured, transparent, and efficient manner.
A team of consultants from JIADA provided an in-depth walkthrough of the audit process, eligibility criteria, and subsidy mechanism, while the technical session, led by Dr. Tiwari from Ranchi, offered insights into audit methodologies, compliance requirements, and practical strategies for industries to align with net zero and broader sustainable development goals.
The workshop witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 150 representatives from nearly 800 industrial units operating within the Adityapur Auto Cluster.
The event concluded with an engaging interactive Q&A session, followed by a vote of thanks proposed Shri Dinesh Ranjan, Regional Deputy Director, JIADA, Adityapur Region, who lauded the proactive engagement and commitment of industrial units in advancing the green initiative.
This initiative marks a pivotal moment in Adityapur’s industrial landscape, signaling a concerted push towards environmentally responsible growth while fostering awareness and action on sustainability among MSMEs.
