OREANDA-NEWS. August 2, 2011. Shri RPN Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Corporate Affairs, flagged off the “Peaks of Friendship” Motorbike Expedition to Ladakh, sponsored by IndianOil in the presence Shri. R.S Butola, Chairman, IndianOil and Shri. Sudhir Bhalla, Director, HR, IndianOil here today.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri. RPN Singh appreciated the efforts of the Pathfinders, the organizers, in embarking on an expedition which promises to make a difference to the people living in remote locations. The oil industry has over several decades, built infrastructure across the sub-continent to essentially serve over a billion Indians. “The fact that IndianOil, the leader in the downstream petroleum sector is sponsoring this expedition is proof and an eloquent testimony to our commitment to people living in remote locations”, he added.

Mr. Butola, in his special address spoke of IndianOil’s contribution to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibilty. The various CSR activities supported by IndianOil are all aimed to benefit the community and are done with maximum commitment to fulfill the social responsibility of the leader in the Indian petroleum industry.

Mr. Sanjay Dutta, Team Leader of the Pathfinders briefed the gathering on the route of the expedition and the activities proposed by the group in Ladakh. Mr. Sudhir Bhalla, Director, HR, IndianOil delivered the Welcome address and Mr. Amresh Kapoor proposed the Vote of Thanks.