### Chandaria Lead Zinc Smelter Launches Plantation Drive Under Van Mahotsav

**Chandaria:** Under the Van Mahotsav initiative, Chandaria Lead Zinc Smelter launched a plantation drive this year, aligned with the World Environment Day theme "Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience." In collaboration with the prestigious Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), the goal of this plantation effort is to transform 22 hectares of barren land at the Jarofix dump yard into green land.

#### **Guest Speakers' Addresses**

The special guests at the event, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the smelter Manas Tyagi and Location Head Komod Singh, emphasized the importance of environmental conservation as a vital part of human perspective. They urged everyone to maintain a positive outlook towards environmental issues.

#### **Attendees**

The event was attended by notable figures from Hindustan Zinc, including Derin Cooper, Anup Kumar, Amit Surana, K. Balamurugan, Chandi Das, Aniruddh, labor union officials Ranjit Singh Bhati, G.N.S. Chauhan, and from the environmental department, Tarun Meghwal, Manisha Bhati, R.P. Singh, Vani, Manoj, Ujjwal, Siddhant, Priyavrat Singh, Saurabh, and business partners from TERI, Eurosmile, and Samar Buildcon.

#### **Initiative for Environmental Conservation**

Environmental Head Tarun Meghwal stated that greening the Jarofix dump is beneficial not only for the environment but also for the local community. Through this project, Chandaria Lead Zinc Smelter has taken a significant step towards environmental protection and sustainability. This project will help restore environmental balance and revive the local ecosystem.

Chandaria Lead Zinc Smelter's initiative sets an important example in environmental conservation, which can serve as an inspiration for other institutions in the future.