Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer (SIAM) Promotes Safety Environment Protection in Chandigarh

5th June 2015, Chandigarh- Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturer (SIAM) and Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE), an initiative by SIAMcelebrated the World Environment Day today across 4750 dealers across the nation. On the occasion, SIAM-SAFE organised various activities related to environment safety and conservationwith a pledge to spread awareness around environment protection, sustenance and eco-conscious growth.


On the occasion, SIAM-organised several mass awareness campaigns with specific focus on Safety, Environment and Technology to promote safety and environment protection. The specific activities including free day-long PUC check-ups and issuing of free PUC certificates was organised on 5th June at various dealers across India to serve the purpose of protecting our environment by maintaining our vehicles and minimizing pollution. Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India dealer Krishna Honda conducted free pollution check-up camp, quiz competition, painting competition and material distribution on World Environment day. There were also other unique initiatives like sapling distribution, tree plantations, green processions, awareness rallies, etc. conducted at the dealership outlets. For effective organisation of the camp, all dealers displayed material at individual workshop and were covered under a common environment day banner.


Mr. Vishnu Mathur, Director General, SIAM, said, "The Indian automobile Industry has always been committed to its care for the environment and it is our endeavour to enhance public awareness towards key environmental issues. SIAMfirmly believes that the community education is a key contributor in this direction and all members come together to spread awareness about cleaner environment among vehicle owners and society as a whole. On the occasion of World Environment day we expect enthusiastic response and support from vehicle owners to make it a huge success and hope that this initiative creates an impact ensuring proper maintenance of their vehicles while looking at safety."


Various member companies that participated in the celebration of World Environment day were Ashok Leyland Ltd, Bajaj Auto Ltd,, Hero MotoCorp Ltd, Honda Car India Ltd, Honda Motorcycle& Scooter India Pvt Ltd, Mahindra &Mahindra Ltd, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Mercedez Benz India Pvt Ltd, Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd, Tata Motors Ltd, TVS Motor Company Ltd, Ford India Pvt Ltd, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd and Skoda Auto India Pvt Ltd amongst others.



About SIAM

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) is the apex national body representing 48 leading vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India. SIAM provides a single window to the Indian Automobile Industry and aims to enhance exchange & communication expand economics, trade & technical cooperation between the Automotive Industry and its international counterparts. It plays a proactive role in creating awareness on environment protection and road safety. SIAM has been striving to keep pace with the socio-economic and technological changes shaping the Automobile Industry and endeavour to be a catalyst in the development of a stronger Automobile Industry in India.



About SAFE

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has incorporated an independent body, Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment (SAFE).With memberships from Industry, Government, Testing Agencies, and NGOs, SAFE works to generate awareness among the various stakeholders regarding Inspection & Certification of in-use vehicles which would lead to safe vehicles and cleaner environment. SAFE organizes Inspection clinics for in-use vehicles and training workshops for emission technicians in various parts of the country. These programmes are aimed to create awareness on the importance of regular maintenance among vehicle owners. It is one of the most effective ways to control emission levels from vehicles in the country. In addition SAFE organizes seminars with State Governments and other stakeholders.

Originally Source : Perfect Relations