Vedanta Aluminium Observes 55th National Safety Month at Jharsuguda
18th March 2026
Jharsuguda, Odisha, March 18, 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is observing 55th National Safety Month at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda through a series of structured and engaging initiatives aimed at strengthening workplace safety and reinforcing a culture of shared responsibility.
Aligned with this year’s theme, “Educate, Engage, and Empower to Enhance Safety,” the month-long campaign emphasizes awareness-building through enhanced participation, and proactive risk management at all levels of the organization.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by employees, and business partners. The programme began with a flag hoisting ceremony, followed by a collective safety pledge that reaffirmed the company’s philosophy of “Zero Harm”.
Throughout the month, several engaging initiatives have been rolled out such as Suraksha ki Adalat and Kaun Banega Safety Champion, with safety messaging at the core. Additionally, Nukkad Natak & Safety tableaux using visual storytelling shall promote safe practices across operations. Together, these platforms are designed to encourage open dialogue, strengthen accountability, and improve understanding of safety practices through practical and interactive formats.
Reflecting on the impact of the initiatives, Mr. C Chandru, CEO – Vedanta Jharsuguda, said, “At Vedanta Jharsuguda, safety is a core value that guides every aspect of our operations. Through continuous awareness efforts, adoption of latest technologies, and active employee engagement, we are building a culture where safety becomes an integral part of everyday work. These initiatives reflect our commitment to ensuring a safe and responsible workplace for all.”
At the inaugural, Mr. Swaroop Jena, DDFB, said: “Safety in industrial operations emerge from translating intent into action. This requires consistent awareness, strong systems, and active participation from every individual. The efforts undertaken by Vedanta Aluminium help build an industrial ecosystem where safety is practiced and promoted at every step.”
Ms. Archana Das, said: “Safety is a shared responsibility that must guide every action we take. This can be achieved through building awareness, strengthening systems, and encouraging universal participation. I commend Vedanta Aluminium on making consistent efforts to create a workplace where everyone returns home safe, every day.”
Vedanta Jharsuguda continues to strengthen its comprehensive safety ecosystem through technology-led interventions and structured training programs. Smart safety initiatives such as fatigue monitoring systems, intelligent interlocking, and AI-enabled surveillance are being leveraged to improve hazard identification and reduce risk exposure. In FY26 alone, over 6,90,000 training hours have been completed, along with 45,000 critical risk assessments, reflecting a proactive safety culture.
Extending its efforts beyond the plant, Vedanta Jharsuguda also conducts frequent community outreach programs on road safety, fire safety, and preventive healthcare, benefiting more than 10,000 individuals in the plant vicinity. Through the ongoing National Safety Month initiatives, the company continues to reinforce its commitment to building a safe, aware, and responsible workplace.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited Business:
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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