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Trekking for a Purpose

Care of Nature

Yogesh Shirsat, who holds the position of Head of Operations at the Nashik Plant, is an avid trekker. He has passed on his love for nature to his daughter, Kavya, who has been accompanying him on treks since the tender age of 3.5 years. Thanks to this shared passion, Kavya has gone on to achieve great feats.

Kavya’s impressive trekking skills have earned her the prestigious Kantijyoti Savitribai Phule Award for successfully completing a trek through the challenging Sahyadri Forts. Kavya has completed a total of 28 forts in Maharashtra, including difficult ones such as Harishchandra Gad, Harihar, Prabal Gad, and Tirgalwadi, among others. Kavya has also completed a range trek from Panhalgad to Vishalgad twice, covering a distance of 64 km in three days, and a night trek from Bhimashankar to Bhorgiri, covering 34 km in just two days.

She had completed Kalsubai Peak (The highest peak of Maharashtra 5600ft) trek at the age of 7. She had repeated this trek on Women’s Day 2023 this year & was awarded by local organisation for same.

Through nurturing Kavya’s love for nature and instilling in her the importance of environmental conservation, Yogesh Shirsat has demonstrated that he Rises for an equal world #Together we Rise.

Rise Story 2

Driving Inclusion

Sharing Knowledge with Students

Narayan Dharmadhikari, the Chief of BE in Corporate Quality & Safety, believes in sharing his extensive knowledge and industry experience with the younger generation. Through his practical insights as an industry veteran, he has been able to provide valuable guidance to many aspiring students.

Furthermore, Narayan has taken up the mantle of spreading awareness about global climate change to adjacent industries. He has conducted sessions on science-based targets, the Paris agreement, the scope of emissions, and best practices for decarbonisation at MAL. He has also presented multiple papers on Green Supply Chain, including a presentation at INSSAN (Indian National Suggestion Schemes Association), New Delhi, and the 64th Annual National Convention of the Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE) at Pune.

Narayan’s actions embody inclusivity, and he drives positive change through his knowledge-sharing and learning initiatives. By doing so, he Rises for a more equal world #Together we Rise.

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