Jamshedpur: As the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity with the theme “Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development,” Tata Steel sets a shining example of ecological stewardship through its transformative Kailash Top initiative in Gamharia.
Once a 30-acre barren ash mound, the site has now emerged as a thriving biodiversity park — a powerful testament to how industrial responsibility can work in tandem with environmental preservation. Rather than transporting the ash off-site, Tata Steel opted for a sustainable, value-adding approach: stabilizing the waste and converting it into green space.
Over a period of six months, teams from multiple departments joined forces to breathe life into the mound. A meticulously designed drainage and garland system was installed to shield the area and nearby communities from stormwater runoff. This was followed by a Miyawaki-style plantation across a 3,000 sq ft area, featuring 26 native species of shrubs, bushes, grasses, and understory plants to create a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Starting with 25,000 saplings and shrubs, the park’s green cover has swiftly expanded to over 32,000 plants — already surpassing the project’s original target. Plans are now underway to scale this number to 40,000, creating a replicable blueprint for ash-mound rehabilitation across Tata Steel’s industrial locations.
More than just a green patch, Kailash Top offers a haven for local biodiversity and a green corridor for wildlife. For the community, it is a vibrant natural retreat amid an industrial setting — proving that industry and nature can not only coexist, but also thrive together.
This initiative is a living example of the 2025 Biodiversity Day theme, reinforcing that with innovation and intent, harmony with nature and sustainable development can go hand in hand.
