In a bid to encourage sustainable mining Hindalco has not only tried to improve the environmental conditions but also created an ambience with available natural resources which are helpful for creating livelihood for the villagers around.
It is the first time that the concept of ‘Bio Park’ has been developed at Hindalco’s Mining area, which is different from regular plantation, greening work and reclamation process. The concept is that all types of plants can be grown in mined out reclaimed land.
A Nakshatra Van or Garden depicts Indian calendar’s division of 6 seasons, 12 Months (astral signs) and 27 constellations ( Naxtras). The important plants planted in Nakshatra garden are Amla, Gular, Jamun, Khair, Jai Sita Ashok, Mango, Neem, etc. Also, a butterfly garden has been developed in this park area to prove that it is conducive for survival of such delicate species. The Garden has been conceptualised with all natural plants which helps these butterflies to breed and grow
A rose garden has been set up to enhance the beauty of the park. This garden contains various rose species such as double centre rose, crimson glory, salmon pink, peach coloured, fuchsia micro mini rose and maroon patio.
With the similar concept of growing other useful plants in mined out areas, plantation of medicinal plants, spices, strawberries and tea have also been tried at the bio park. Some of the medicinal plants and Spices plants at the garden are- Prickly chaff flower, Bael Tree, Indian aloe, Sweet basil, Long pepper, Sweet Chiirata, Night flowering jasmine, Thorn apple, Thatch grass, Mint, Lemongrass, All spices, ginger and cloves.
In continuation to the Naxtra garden at a lower elevation two mined pits were allowed to be filled up with rain water and two ponds were developed. These two ponds are now utilised to develop and established Pisciculture and Duck farming.
Earlier it was never possible to grow fish in these mined out pit water ponds. So the pond water was scientifically tested and treated with the experts and then pisciculture was developed. Ducklings also were grown in these ponds which has given a perfect synergy to the ecosystem.
A Bamboo Pavilion is designed keeping in mind to conduct various training programs of nearby communities and visualisation of this can promote bamboo farming. The farmers and artisans can make it their source of livelihood.