Mumbai/New Delhi, November 21, 2022: Oil Marketing Companies have launched an initiative to set up clean and hygienic toilets at their Fuel Stations along tourist routes - National Parks.
On the eve of World Toilet Day (November 19), the inauguration of DriveFresh - clean and hygienic washrooms at 191 retail outlets enroute to prominent National Parks including Kanha, Tadoba, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Sunderbans, Manas, Ranthambore and others by the three OMCs was formally launched in the presence of Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs Mr Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region Mr Gangapuram Kishan Reddy and Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas & Labour & Employment Shri Rameshwar Teli via a virtual conference.
According to the officials, the #DriveFresh initiative has been taken up keeping in mind that National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries in the country are very popular driving destinations and are frequented by both domestic and international tourists travelling in personal vehicles and in tourist buses, and are important halting points for refueling and for use of amenities.
This project has been initiated under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign for the convenience of the tourists and travelers in order to provide enhanced customer experience.
The Fuel Stations of the OMC’s IOCL, BPCL and HPCL are spread throughout the country including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and others.
Clean, Hygienic and upgraded washrooms in 16 OMC retail outlets in Vrindavan and 12 retail outlets in Goa have been rolled out earlier in order to offer best in class convenience benefitting tourists. These gents and ladies washrooms have prominent signages, well illuminated, availability of water, proper latching facility and are maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
Bharat Petroleum is the second largest Indian Oil Marketing Company in India, engaged in refining of crude oil and marketing of petroleum products. The company attained the coveted Maharatna status, joining the elite club of companies having greater operational & financial autonomy.
With a focus on sustainable solutions, the company is developing a vibrant ecosystem and a road-map to become a Net Zero Energy Company by 2040, in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
IndianOil is a diversified, integrated energy major with presence in almost all the streams of oil, gas, petrochemicals, and alternative energy sources. With a net profit of Rs. 24,184 crores for the fiscal 2021-22, IndianOil is one of the largest and most trusted corporates in the country, touching the lives of over a billion Indians.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) has over 18% market share in India and has a strong presence in Refining & Marketing of petroleum products in the country.
