{
  "id": 1942894,
  "title": "Jai Raj Ispat launches mega plantation drive at its Kurnool facility",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/jai-raj-ispat-launches-mega-plantation-drive-at-its-kurnool-facility",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T13:34:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jai-raj-ispat-launches-mega-plantation-drive-at-its-kurnool-facility/article71364450.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jai Raj Ispat Limited has embarked on a massive tree-planting initiative at its Kurnool steel plant, marking a significant step in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The company's founder and managing director, S.K. Goenka, officially launched the campaign on August 14 by planting the first two saplings at the facility. Over the next three months, a total of 6,450 saplings will be planted, comprising 4,300 Bougainvillea (Thimma) and 2,150 Nerium Oleander species. These plants were chosen for their environmental resilience, long-term growth potential, and contribution to the surrounding ecosystem.\n\nThis initiative underscores Jai Raj Ispat Limited's commitment to sustainable development and responsible corporate citizenship. By enhancing the green cover around its premises, the company aims to bolster local biodiversity, improve air quality, and cultivate a culture of environmental stewardship among its employees and the broader community. During the event, Goenka emphasized the importance of turning sustainability from a mere promise into tangible action, stating that the plantation drive is integral to the company's strategy of marrying industrial growth with ecological preservation.",
  "summary": "According to a press release, 6,450 saplings will be planted over the next three months and the selected species comprise 4,300 Bougainvillea (Thimma) and 2,150 Nerium Oleander plants",
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    "Jai Raj Ispat launches tree-planting initiative at Kurnool facility",
    "Founder S.K. Goenka plants first two saplings on August 14",
    "6,450 saplings to be planted in three months with focus on sustainability"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}