Chennai, July 4th 2018: Nippon Paint (India) Private Limited (Decorative Division), Asia’s leading paint manufacturer completed its painting initiative with AIM (Awareness India Movement) to give the neighbourhood of Kodambakkam a makeover. The event which was part of AIM’s project #Kodambakkam2020, saw student volunteers from various city colleges offer their support to the initiative.
Launched by AIM, project #Kodambakkam2020 was initiated with the support of the Greater Chennai Corporation. It began on 26th of January 2018, under the theme “Namathu Theru, Namathu Porappu and has successfully beautified areas in and around the neighborhood. Close to 115 college volunteers attended the event and painted select walls of the locality. Nippon Paint provided Paints and other protective gears for volunteers to undertake the project.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. S Mahesh Anand, President – Decorative Paint, Nippon Paint India commented “We at Nippon Paint have always believed in promoting the need for a clean neighbourhood. We are delighted to join hands with AIM to contribute to the Swachh Bharat Mission 2018. We feel privileged to be able to contribute to this cause and are glad that members of the Television fraternity have offered their support for the initiative. We are certain that this will go on to encourage people to realise the importance of environment conservation”.
Speaking further about the association Mr Vetrivel, President- AIM Chennai said, “AIM is proud to partner with Nippon Paint to beautify various Chennai neighbourhoods. This initiative will urge youngsters to strive towards establishing a clean surrounding. We are very grateful to all the student volunteers for extending their services and joining us in spreading awareness on environment conservation”.
Following the success of #Kodambakkam2020, AIM has now planned to initiate similar events in other neighbourhoods, to promote cleanliness in the city.
About Nippon Paint:
Founded in Japan, Nippon Paint has over 139 years of experience in paint manufacturing. Nippon is now the number one paint manufacturer in Asia, and is one of the top paint manufacturers of the world. Nippon Paint produces a wide range of international quality hi-tech paints for decorative, automotive, and industrial sectors. Over the years, Nippon Paint has perfected its products by quickly adapting breakthrough paint technology, with an emphasis on innovation and eco-friendliness. Nippon Paint’s mission is to create advanced products that boost quality of life while protecting the environment. Through innovative technology, Nippon Paint benefits its customers and society. The company and its subsidiaries are active in 31 countries including Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, China, India, Pakistan, United Kingdom, Germany, Greece and Russia.
About AIM:
AIM is a volunteer organization for social development. The organization was established in Jan 26 2013 with the keen interest of like-minded social workers. AIM has been working in various activities like regular blood donation camps, free tuition centres, providing free saplings, frequent cleaning projects, tobacco awareness program and other activities. AIM’s vital strength for growth has been its vision to not only help the needy, but also motivate the helping hands! AIM has also been giving out awards to all those helping hands who have actively participated in various social activities.
