Bhubaneswar, July 18 -- Vedanta Aluminium, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CTCRI), has launched an innovative initiative to repurpose red mud-an industrial by-product of refining bauxite into alumina-into a nutrient-rich medium for cultivation and afforestation.
This pioneering effort aims to convert red mud into a viable growth substrate, unlocking its potential for sustainable agriculture, land restoration, and the afforestation of previously used red mud storage sites.
By leveraging both scientific research and industrial innovation, the project seeks to improve soil health, enhance crop productivity, and support large-scale ecological restoration-transfor...