Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd., Mundhra, Kutch

Planning of green belt and afforestation areas over 10 sq km for dust control. The plan included the creation of habitat for rare, endangered and threatened species, and for generating employment opportunities for villagers as a CSR component. Macro water harvesting was implemented. Over 50,000 trees of 65 species were planted using innovative techniques such as pitcher irrigation. High survival rate and return of faunal biodiversity was achieved. Subsequently, similar exercises were carried out for Maithon Power, Jharkhand and Dahej SEZ Ltd., Gujarat.