Butterfly Park To Protect 30+ Rare Species Come Up On Vedanta’s Jharsuguda Premises In Odisha

Jharsuguda: A lush new Butterfly Park has come up on the premises of Vedanta Aluminium in Odisha’s Jharsuguda.

The park harbours over 100 meticulously curated selections of plant species that will attract and nurture more than 30 rare and exquisite butterfly species such as the Common Mormon, Zebra Blue and Danaid Eggfly providing them with a nurturing habitat, a company release said.

The Butterfly Park will further play a pivotal role in providing a thriving ecosystem to local flora and fauna such as rare flowering plant species, birds, bees, etc. Through numerous environmental initiatives like the park under its GreenHearts campaign, Vedanta Aluminium is creating avenues to nurture biodiversity in Jharsuguda, it added.

“At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe that fostering biodiversity is essential for environmental sustainability, and it aligns with our goals of ESG excellence and sustainable development. We are committed to further strengthening our environmental stewardship in collaboration with the local communities to preserve local flora and fauna. The establishment of Butterfly Park is yet another critical step that bolsters our dedication to preserving local biodiversity. By enhancing the ecosystems with our consistent efforts, we strive to contribute to a greener and more sustainable future for all,” said Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda, CEO Sunil Gupta.

As part of World Environment Week and Biodiversity Week, the company undertook several initiatives in and around its operations. Through collaborative efforts with local communities, it has successfully planted a large number of trees, increasing the green cover in and around their plant operations and creating substantial carbon sinks in the vicinity of their operations, the release added.