Vedanta Lanjigarh launches mega plantation drive to plant more than 1 lakh trees across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts
21st June 2025
- “Mo Gachha Mo Parivar” campaign aims to impact 30,000+ families, involve 600+ participants, and promote environmental stewardship
Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, 21st June 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in a powerful reaffirmation of its commitment to environmental sustainability, launched a mega plantation drive titled “Mo Gachha Mo Parivar” (My Tree, My Family) in Odisha’s Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. The campaign targets the plantation of over 1,00,000 fruit-bearing saplings in Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, aiming to positively impact more than 30,000 rural families in Odisha, with popular species like Mango, Guava, Jackfruit, and Moringa selected for their ecological, nutritional, and economic value.
The initiative was kicked off through a community-led plantation drive at Bhalubhadrapur village and Vedanta’s plant premises, with participation from more than 600 people, including employees, senior leadership, school children, government officials, and members of the local community. The plantation was symbolically tied to the theme of “Mo Gachha, Mo Parivar.” It is a heartfelt pledge to nurture each tree as a member of the family. This monumental effort is backed by more than 600 employee volunteers and supported by members of Vedanta’s senior management, making it one of the largest environment-driven community mobilizations in the region.
Beyond beautifying the landscape, the plantation drive is expected to offset approximately 1.5 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions over the lifetime of the trees. It will contribute to enhanced biodiversity and support the regeneration of natural forests. The initiative also plays a crucial role in improving soil retention and preventing erosion. By introducing fruit-bearing trees, it is set to strengthen rural livelihoods through harvesting and allied income-generating activities. Additionally, it will help build climate resilience in ecologically sensitive regions.
Speaking on the initiative, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO – Vedanta Alumina Business said: “At Vedanta Lanjigarh, sustainability is not just a responsibility—it’s a way of life. Through ‘Mo Gachha Mo Parivar’, we are sowing seeds of hope, unity, and prosperity. We are proud to walk hand-in-hand with the community toward a greener and more resilient tomorrow.”
The drive also aligns with Vedanta’s broader mission of contributing meaningfully to India’s climate goals, while scaling the campaign across state and national levels in the coming years.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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