Chennai, Mar 12: Indian Plumbing Association Chennai Chapter celebrated World Plumbing day in Chennai. The chief guest architect Raghavendra distributed the prizes to the winners of the Environment painting competition for students.
As part of World Plumbing day, IPA has organised a painting competition for school students. More than 150 students participated in the two categories.
Abbas Lehry, Chairman, Arul, Vice Chairman, Joseph Mathew, Secretary Sivaprakasam, Sankar were present at the function. World Plumbing day was initiated by the World Plumbing Council each year to recognise the important role plays in the society, health and amenity.
Speaking at the function Raghavendra said, "It is crucial that plumbers are trained and provided with required skill-sets.” Plumbers in India play a key role, especially when India loses out on precious water due to leakages and bad plumbing. Through World Plumbing Day we would want to create awareness about the work this community is doing.”
Abbas Lehry, Chairman, "As real estate booms, several other sections gain importance, plumbing for example. With more complex buildings getting designed and constructed, there is a growing need of trained plumbers." There is a requirement of 12 lakh trained plumbers by 2020, while the current availability is 2.5 lakh, with most of them untrained or self-trained.
“As an industry, plumbing plays a paramount role in providing potable water, safe sanitation and water conservation apart from ensuring safety of buildings and their occupants. It is crucial that plumbers are trained and provided with required skill-sets", Lehry added.
