Vedanta Aluminium to plant 2 lakh saplings across Jharsuguda under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0
17th September 2025
Jharsuguda, Odisha, 17 September 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has commenced a mega plantation drive in Jharsuguda in support of the Government of India’s Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 initiative, bringing together hundreds of government representatives, community members, and employee volunteers with a shared commitment to plant 2 lakh saplings across Jharsuguda.
The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign ws launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on World Environment Day 2024, with the vision of expanding India’s green cover, inspiring sustainable lifestyles and combating climate change. The campaign seeks to encourage citizens to dedicate a tree to their mothers as a symbol for nurturing both life and nature.
Several community members, employees of Vedanta Aluminium and school students contributed their efforts to the initiative, which aims to further strengthen the district’s green cover and advance collective efforts for augmenting the region’s biodiversity. Last year, the company undertook the plantation of 1 lakh saplings of native plant species under the first edition of the initiative.
Inaugurated at H. Katapali in Jharsuguda this year, the event was graced by several members of the state administration and district officials, including Shri Pradeep Purohit, Hon’ble Member of Parliament – Bargarh; Shri Suresh Pujari, Hon’ble Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Government of Odisha; Shri Tankadhar Tripathy, Hon’ble MLA – Jharsuguda; Shri Chavan Kunal Motiram, District Collector – Jharsuguda; and Shri Gundala Reddy Raghavendra, Superintendent of Police, Jharsuguda.
Shri C. Chandru, CEO – Vedanta Jharsuguda, said: “At Vedanta Aluminium, upholding environmental stewardship is central to the way we operate. Our commitment to supporting Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 with a definitive target of 2 lakh saplings reflects our deep commitment to fostering ecological balance while strengthening community partnerships. We are honoured to partner with the district administration in this noble mission.”
Adding his views, Shri Pradeep Purohit, Member of Parliament, Bargarh, said, “I am pleased to note that Vedanta is committed to not only planting but also nurturing the saplings planted here today. The company has emerged as one of the highest industry contributors to this year’s initiative and will inspire more people to join this noble effort.”
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Suresh Pujari, Hon’ble Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Govt. Of Odisha, said: “The Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0 campaign is not only about planting trees but also about nurturing a sustainable mindset among our citizens. I commend Vedanta Aluminium for coming forward to support this important mission. It is a testament of the shared commitment towards environmental conservation and development of the entire region.”
Lauding the company’s efforts, Shri Tankadhar Tripathy, MLA – Jharsuguda, said, “I appreciate Vedanta for enthusiastically taking up this initiative to add to the green cover of Jharsuguda. I am glad to note that most of the saplings planted by the company last year have been preserved. This is a continuation of the several initiatives undertaken by the company for the development of the district.”
Through such initiatives, Vedanta continues to foster grassroots development, driving positive change in the lives of local communities while nurturing a sustainable future. The company has undertaken several other efforts to boost biodiversity and the natural ecosystem of the region, such as establishing a Butterfly Park and helping preserve vulnerable tree species such as Chroxylon Swietenia.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 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.
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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