<p>Mumbai: The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/mumbai">Mumbai</a>-headquartered Vedanta Ltd is set to play a major role to rejuvenate Baghdarrah crocodile conservation reserve located in Udaipur in Rajasthan. </p><p>For this, Vedanta’s Rajasthan-based subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, has signed an MoU with the Department of Forest, Udaipur.</p><p>With an investment of Rs 5 crores, this initiative marks a significant step in public-private partnership for ecological restoration and aims to transform the nearly 400-hectare reserve into a thriving habitat for marsh crocodiles.</p><p>Nestled in the Kaladvas village, the Baghdarrah Conservation Reserve, a home to 200 avian species, is a biologically rich area centered around a perennial lake.</p><p>Vedanta’s multidimensional development strategy encompasses a wide range of conservation, infrastructure, and community-oriented activities. The initiative focuses on restoring the natural habitat for crocodiles through afforestation, water conservation infrastructure like check dams and ponds, and the development of eco-sensitive visitor zones including walking trails, shelters, and educational exhibits.</p><p>This initiative is in line with the company’s focus on UN SDG 15 (Life on Land) and aligns with this year’s theme of ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’.</p><p>Vedanta has been at the forefront of safeguarding wildlife through its flagship animal welfare project, The Animal Care Organization (TACO).</p><p>In a press statement, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd, said: “Biodiversity is the heart of our planet, and every creature, from the smallest butterfly to the majestic tiger, plays a vital role in its rhythm. Through TACO and our conservation initiatives, we’re protecting ecosystems and building a future where animals and communities thrive together. Our partnerships with iconic sanctuaries like Ranthambore and Kaziranga reflect our deep commitment to nurturing nature’s delicate balance.”</p>
<p>Mumbai: The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/mumbai">Mumbai</a>-headquartered Vedanta Ltd is set to play a major role to rejuvenate Baghdarrah crocodile conservation reserve located in Udaipur in Rajasthan. </p><p>For this, Vedanta’s Rajasthan-based subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, has signed an MoU with the Department of Forest, Udaipur.</p><p>With an investment of Rs 5 crores, this initiative marks a significant step in public-private partnership for ecological restoration and aims to transform the nearly 400-hectare reserve into a thriving habitat for marsh crocodiles.</p><p>Nestled in the Kaladvas village, the Baghdarrah Conservation Reserve, a home to 200 avian species, is a biologically rich area centered around a perennial lake.</p><p>Vedanta’s multidimensional development strategy encompasses a wide range of conservation, infrastructure, and community-oriented activities. The initiative focuses on restoring the natural habitat for crocodiles through afforestation, water conservation infrastructure like check dams and ponds, and the development of eco-sensitive visitor zones including walking trails, shelters, and educational exhibits.</p><p>This initiative is in line with the company’s focus on UN SDG 15 (Life on Land) and aligns with this year’s theme of ‘Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development’.</p><p>Vedanta has been at the forefront of safeguarding wildlife through its flagship animal welfare project, The Animal Care Organization (TACO).</p><p>In a press statement, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd, said: “Biodiversity is the heart of our planet, and every creature, from the smallest butterfly to the majestic tiger, plays a vital role in its rhythm. Through TACO and our conservation initiatives, we’re protecting ecosystems and building a future where animals and communities thrive together. Our partnerships with iconic sanctuaries like Ranthambore and Kaziranga reflect our deep commitment to nurturing nature’s delicate balance.”</p>