Bhubaneswar: More than 1 lakh saplings were planted to strengthen green cover across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts in Odisha through an extensive plantation drive in Sijimali region ahead of World Environment Day.
Under the initiative ‘Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar’ of Vedanta Aluminium, the plantation drive reached across 22 villages and 25 schools in five gram panchayats — Sunger, Talambapadar, Nakrundi, Adajor, and Sindurghati, with active participation from the local community leaders, school teachers, volunteers, and panchayat representatives.
The initiative gives a significant push to
the company’s ongoing environmental conservation efforts. It aims to strengthen the region’s green cover, promote environmental awareness among students and communities, and encourage collective action towards ecological conservation.
“At Vedanta Aluminium, sustainability remains central to our vision of creating long-term value for communities and the environment. Through initiatives such as large-scale plantations, biodiversity conservation, and community participation programmes, we are committed to nurturing greener landscapes and building climate-resilient communities across Kalahandi and Rayagada. We will continue to work closely with local stakeholders to drive meaningful environmental impact for generations to come,” said CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, Rajesh Kumar while speaking on the company’s continued focus on sustainability.
The plantation drive forms part of Vedanta Aluminium’s broader sustainability agenda, which focuses on environmental protection, biodiversity enhancement, water conservation, and climate action. Through concerted community engagement and collaborative environmental initiatives, it continues to contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future for the region, a company release said.