IHCL Goa Boosts Local Cleanliness Efforts: Donates Garbage Truck to Candolim Panchayat for "Shramdaan for Swachhata"

Celebrating 50 years of delivering world-class hospitality in Goa and serving the community, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Goa marked a new milestone today at Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa, Goa. The company donated a garbage collection truck along with 15 garbage bins with a capacity of 240 ltrs each to the Candolim Village Panchayat, reaffirming its commitment to the local community and echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a cleaner India through "Shramdaan for Swachhata".

The truck was presented to the Candolim Village Panchayat Sarpanch Mr Blaize Fernandes, who graced the occasion and highlighted the shared commitment to a cleaner Goa.

"We at IHCL Goa are incredibly proud to partner with the Candolim Village Panchayat in our shared commitment to a cleaner and even more beautiful Goa," said Ranjit Phillipose, Senior Vice President, Operations Goa, IHCL. This initiative to support Candolim's waste management efforts embodies our commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns perfectly with Prime Minister Modi's call for a cleaner India. We believe that by working together, we can ensure Goa remains a world-class destination.”

"On behalf of the Candolim community, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to IHCL Goa for this impactful contribution," stated Candolim Sarpanch Mr Blaise Fernandes. "This partnership exemplifies the positive impact that can be achieved when businesses actively engage in initiatives that benefit the environment and the local community. We look forward to further collaborations that promote responsible tourism in Goa."

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World's Strongest Hotel Brand 2024 and India’s Strongest Brand 2024 as per Brand Finance; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.
Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel - The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 340 hotels including 112 under development globally across 4 continents, 13 countries and in over 130 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.