World Malaria Day: Vedanta Aluminium spreads awareness among 1,000+ people in Jharsuguda
28th April 2026
Jharsuguda, Odisha, 28th April 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, observed World Malaria Day through an extensive community health drive organized across Keldamal, Gudigaon and Barhamunda villages in Jharsuguda. Aligned with World Health Organization’s (WHO) global campaign theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”, the initiative sought to empower rural communities with the awareness and tools needed to eliminate malaria.
The programme engaged more than 1,000 community members through structured awareness sessions on malaria prevention practices, early symptom recognition, and the importance of timely testing and treatment. To ensure deeper last-mile outreach, informational leaflets were distributed across villages. In addition, over 40 free malaria tests were conducted on the spot with all test results returning negative, reflecting the effectiveness of sustained preventive interventions in the region.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda, said, “Preventive healthcare has been a consistent focus area for us. World Malaria Day provides an important opportunity to reinforce awareness around early detection and prevention; while continuing the sustained health initiatives we carry out in close coordination with local authorities. Our efforts are anchored in regular engagement, trust, and practical on-ground interventions that help communities stay healthy and resilient.”
Netarani Birganthia, a resident of Gudigaon, said, “The awareness sessions and free help us understand symptoms early and take timely action. Having such services close to home gives our families greater confidence and reassurance, and we appreciate Vedanta’s continued efforts in this area.”
The malaria awareness drive forms part of Vedanta Aluminium’s broader commitment to strengthening last mile access to preventive and primary healthcare for its surrounding communities. Central to this effort are the company’s Mobile Health Units (MHUs), which provide doorstep healthcare services to remote villages across the district. The MHUs offer a wide range of services, including general health check ups, maternal and child healthcare, screening for communicable diseases, and distribution of essential medicines, significantly reducing healthcare access barriers for community members.
These mobile interventions are complemented by sustained community awareness programmes addressing malaria, dengue, filaria, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, deworming, hygiene, and sanitation practices. In addition, advanced diagnostic facilities in Jharsuguda and Laikera provide pathology services for early disease detection, enabling a continuum of care.
Vedanta Aluminium’s integrated healthcare ecosystem reflects a holistic, prevention led approach to improving health outcomes, building long-term resilience, and empowering communities across the district.
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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