Taj Wayanad Honoured with State Pollution Control Board Award

National, 23 Jan 2026: Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa, a unit of Banasurasagar Hotels and Resorts India Pvt. Ltd., has been awarded the First Prize in the Hotels and Resorts category at the prestigious Kerala State Pollution Control Board Award 2025. This recognition celebrates the resort’s unwavering commitment to environmental protection and sustainable practices.

This accolade follows a rigorous evaluation process by district and state-level panels of the Kerala State Pollution Control Board, assessing sustainability initiatives, pollution control systems, and continuous improvement measures. Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa emerged as the top performer, setting a benchmark for responsible hospitality in India.

The resort’s pioneering initiatives include a zero-plastic commitment through an in-house glass water bottling plant, decomposable amenities, and wooden key cards; energy efficiency with solar power systems and electric vehicles; and water conservation under a zero-discharge policy with 100% reuse of treated water. Waste management excellence is ensured through organic composting and hazardous waste isolation, while community engagement spans tree plantation drives, flood relief efforts, and support for tribal schools and Anganwadis.

This recognition reinforces Taj Wayanad Resort & Spa’s vision of blending luxury with sustainability, creating experiences that are as responsible as they are memorable.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries bring together a group of brands and businesses that offer a fusion of warm Indian hospitality and world-class service. These include Taj – the iconic brand for the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxury hotels merging elegance with historical charm; SeleQtions, a named collection of hotels; Tree of Life, private escapes in tranquil settings; Vivanta, sophisticated upscale hotels; Gateway, full-service hotels designed to be your gateway to exceptional destinations and Ginger, which is revolutionising the lean luxe segment.

Incorporated by the founder of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first hotel – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 610 hotels including 253 in the pipeline globally across 4 continents, 14 countries and in over 250 locations. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality company by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.