Scientific remediation reduced pollution risks from leachate and foul odors.
Miyawaki forest aims for rapid growth and high biodiversity.
Collaboration involved India's Mint and Printing Company and the Indian Space Company.
Inaugurated on World Environment Day by the national finance minister.
The reclaimed land, about 22 acres, is now being used for a Miyawaki forest covering 5‑7 acres.
Sixty thousand native saplings, including bamboo, were planted to restore soil, capture carbon and boost biodiversity.
The project demonstrates how scientific waste remediation can create sustainable urban green spaces.
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