AVENUE PLANTATION BY UTKAL ALUMINA, FOSTERING GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT IN IT’S PERIPHERY
Bureau,Odishabarta
Bhubaneswar/Tikiri:8thSept 2023 – In its commitment towards environmentand sustainability, Utkal Alumina International Limited, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited of Aditya Birla Group had inaugurated Avenue Plantation on 8thSept 2023 at Andirakanch.
Under this green initiative, 3300 fruit bearing, ornamental and forest species saplings will be planted in 5 Km area at both sides of the main road from Lundrukona Chowk to Jogiparitunda Chowk.
This green corridor will not only enhance the visual appeal of the roadside but also would controlsoil erosion and provide shade to the stray animals &travelers.
This event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of officials from Andirakanch Police Station, Community Member, Diploma Engineer Training (DETs) and Utkal Alumina’s employees.
Mr. Binod Kumar Biswal, Sub-Inspector PoliceAndirakanch PS, and Mr. Krishna Jyotishi, DGM Geology, Utkal Aluminainaugurated the initiative along with Mr. Manoj Das, Department Head CSR Mines, Mr. Debasis Pattnaik, Manager HR Mines in the presence of officials from Police Department, Utkal Alumina and Community Members.
“Our commitment to avenue plantation is a commitment to the wellbeing of our communities, beauty of our surroundings and making a healthy planet. We would continue such endeavors towards environmental sustainability and community empowerment as expressed by Mr. Mazhar Beig, Unit Head & President Utkal Alumina.
The event was organized by Team CSR Mines of Utkal Alumina.
