ICICI Bank has launched a contest for residential housing societies to recognise and reward clean and green initiatives in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Dubbed, Swachh Society Awards, the initiative aims at sustaining the spirit of government initiative Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Spanning over 50 days, the programme will evaluate, identify and acknowledge residential societies for their efforts such as energy conservation, rainwater harvesting, waste management, adoption of clean-green technology among others. Selected entries stand to win prizes of 30 lakh in various categories like gold, silver and bronze and Clean Crusader Innovation Award among others. The award is open to all residential societies registered with the municipal corporations of Mumbai, Thane, Kalyan-Dombivli, Ulhasnagar, Bhiwandi-Nizampur, Navi Mumbai and Vasai-Virar; and Municipal Councils of Panvel, Kharghar and Kalamboli. Entries can be registered at www.icicibank.com/ssa. ICICI Bank MD and CEO Chanda Kochhar said the programme aims to encourage residential societies for driving cleanliness programmes. The vision for a clean and hygienic India has struck a chord with all of us, she said.
