Vedanta Aluminium Deploys Heat Relief Efforts Across Jharsuguda
23rd April 2026
- Over 2 lakh people to benefit from easier access to drinking water during the summer months
Jharsuguda, Odisha; 23rd April 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has deployed multi-pronged heat relief efforts in Jharsuguda, one of the districts currently experiencing severe heat stress amid ongoing heat wave conditions in western Odisha, to mitigate health risks and facilitate easier access to drinking water during the peak summer months. Aimed at supporting both employees and community members, the initiatives are set to benefit more than 2 lakh people.
As part of these efforts, the company has established 6 water kiosks, locally known as Jalachhatras, in high footfall locations across Jharsuguda, including BTM Chowk, Kishan Chowk, New Bus Stand Chowk, Badheimunda Chowk, Jharsuguda Railway Station Chowk and Old Bus Stand Chowk. Strategically positioned to serve residents, commuters and daily wage workers, these kiosks offer vital respite from extreme summer heat. Additionally, drinking water supply has been strengthened through tankers and dedicated distribution points at over 20 locations in surrounding villages, ensuring consistent access to safe and potable water even in the most remote habitations.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, C Chandru, CEO – Vedanta Jharsuguda, said “The health and wellbeing of our employees and the communities around us remain a top priority. As temperatures rise, ensuring access to safe drinking water becomes imperative. Through last-mile interventions such as water kiosks and doorstep supply via tankers, we will continue to support people in tackling challenges associated with summer heat.”
Complementing these community centric measures, over 60 hydration kiosks have been installed at multiple locations within the company’s plant premises to support more than 12,000 employees, business partners and drivers. The kiosks also provide Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and buttermilk to help prevent dehydration and reduce the risk of heat related illnesses.
Acknowledging the company’s efforts, Manish Mishra, Senior Manager – Projects, Lizmontagens India Pvt. Ltd., said, “Working outdoors can be a challenge during the summer months, but the hydration kiosks setup within the plant, offering easy and timely access to water, ORS, and buttermilk, have been a great support.”
Sharing the community perspective, Mahindra Rohidas, a resident of Burkhamunda village, said, “The onset of summer has been extremely harsh, but the timely support provided through water tankers and kiosks have been a huge relief for us. Having access to drinking water close to home has made it much easier for our families, especially children and the elderly, to cope with the heat.”
Together, these efforts reflect Vedanta Aluminium’s continuous commitment to ensuring employee and community well-being. By strengthening access to safe drinking water and advancing climate-responsive interventions across its operations, the company continues to integrate social responsibility with operational excellence, reinforcing its focus on sustainable and inclusive growth.
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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