Special Measures

Detailed studies for EIA and EMP at all units and expansion projects, along with regular periodical assessment.
Studies on effect of blasting on ground water table at bauxite Mines.
Studies on water quality and water flow to assess the impact of mining on the perennial springs below.
Eco-genetic recourses survey at Panchpatmali Mines.
Vegetation survey around Damanjodi.
Biological monitoring of fluoride around smelter to assess the impact on vegetation and bovine population.
Epidemiological survey to investigate the fluoride impact on human beings around Smelter.
Scientific green belt development around all the units.
Socio-economic development and attitudinal survey at Damanjodi.
Industrial hygiene survey in all units.
Risk analysis and Disaster Management Plan.

Afforestation

Every year 1,50,000 No’s Plantation is being carried out in Mined out Backfilled area including other areas like Hill slopes, Peripheral barrier, Access road, and avenue plantation in surrounding villages.
At Mines, one High Altitude Nursery has been established with capacity of generating 2, 00,000 saplings per year.
In addition to conventional plantation, Miyawaki plantation also being carried out in Mined out areas in a concept of creating dense forest with in short span of time which will be act as Carbon sink.