KMMLHaritham ee Theeram projectorganic farmsenvironmental restorationKerala Minerals and Metals Limited
KMML Converts Former Mining Sites into Organic Farms
Published: May 9, 2026
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The Kerala Minerals and Metals Limited (KMML) has successfully converted former mining sites into organic farms under the Haritham ee Theeram project launched in 2022. The project has demonstrated the company's commitment to ecological balance alongside industrial growth.
The Mineral Separation unit has implemented a rigorous soil rejuvenation process using organic manure, restoring the soil's natural fertility. The project has achieved a standout success with the experimental cultivation of sesame, which is ready for harvest.
The cultivated sesame variety, Thilarani, received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in December 2022, recognizing its unique quality and regional significance.
Beyond sesame, the project has turned the landscape into a diverse orchard with thriving groves of mango, chikoo, guava, and water apple trees. The area is also home to flourishing Punna trees and various vegetable patches that contribute to the local ecosystem.
The KMML's efforts are being integrated with the Punarjani Pachathuruthu scheme, executed in coordination with the Haritha Keralam Mission. The court or relevant authorities have not announced any immediate next steps, but the project's ultimate objective is to transform the once-desolate, mined-out areas into lush, green belts before returning the land to the community, with projections suggesting a complete environmental recovery within three to four years.