Rededication of Restored MCC Lake

 Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. is proud to announce the successful rededication of MCC Lake, a vital water resource for the community. The event marked a significant milestone in the lake’s rejuvenation, enhancing its water-holding capacity of approximately 20 million liters, supported by Mega Foundations and the Scrub Society.

The ceremony took place at Madras Christian College (MCC) on 26th July 2024. Commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. J.V. Reji, President of the Scrub Society, MCC, followed by a heartfelt prayer from Rev. C. Somu Ebenezer, College Chaplain at MCC. Felicitations were offered by Mrs. Justina Carolin D of  Bisleri International and Mr. Nimal Raghavan of Mega Foundations.

Mr. Cyrus Kallupurackal, Bursar of MCC and Mr. K. Ganesh, Director, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs,  Bisleri International detailed the rejuvenation project’s progress. Initiated on 1st May 2024, encompassed the widening of the lakes boundaries, desilting, development of an island to attract bird species, restoration of the check dam, planting of over 100 plus native species along with an IOT enabled and remote-controlled floating duck to monitor water quality levels and provide real time insights for aqua data research purposes. Also, four recharge pits for rainwater harvesting from the building roof top were completed with a yearly water recharging capacity of around 9.89 million liters.

Mr. Angelo George, CEO of  Bisleri International Pvt Ltd said, “The rededication of MCC Lake is a demonstration of our commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable water management. We are honored to support initiatives that improve water resources and contribute to a healthier ecosystem for future generations.”