Hindalco Turned Red Mud Land Green, Inaugurated ‘Torang Vatika’ in Muri Jharkhand

Hindalco Industries Limited inaugurated ‘Torang Vatika’ at its Muri unit in Jharkhand, converting a red mud waste site into a green bio-park. Spread over nearly 45 acres, the project has transformed Red Mud Pond No. 3 into a landscape that now supports vegetation and wildlife, marking a shift in industrial land use practices.

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The initiative, launched in 2024 under the company’s “Red to Green” programme, focused on scientifically reclaiming land once considered unfit for plant growth. With structured soil treatment and plantation efforts, the site has evolved into a functioning bio-park. The lease-like barren stretch now features green cover and pathways, reflecting a planned effort to integrate environmental concerns into industrial operations.

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Named ‘Torang Vatika’, with “Torang” meaning jungle in the local Jharkhandi dialect, the park is designed to support biodiversity. Early signs of ecological recovery are visible, with birds, reptiles and small species beginning to inhabit the area. The use of bamboo and other natural materials in park structures links the project to the region’s cultural identity while keeping the ecological footprint minimal.

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The park, inaugurated by Sanjeev Kumar, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force, Government of Jharkhand, in the presence of Dr. A. T. Mishra, PCCF-cum-Executive Director (WLDB). Also present were N. N. Roy (CMO), Sanjay Srivastava (Head Corporate Affairs), and Prashanta Bose, along with other senior officials from Hindalco. Addressing the gathering, Sanjeev Kumar said that the project reflects how industrial activity and environmental restoration can move together, and added that such efforts could guide similar initiatives in other parts of the country.

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