Vedanta Lanjigarh bags five ‘Gold’ awards at International Quality Convention
7th December 2023
- Accolades at 48th International Convention on Quality Control Circles held in China
Lanjigarh, Kalahandi District, Odisha, 07 December 2023: Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, has recently won 5 Gold awards at the 48th International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC-2023), organised by the China Association of Quality (CAQ) in Beijing. These highly competitive awards affirm Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to bolstering the quality of its extensive products range and promoting streamlined operational processes. The acknowledgment underscores the company’s dedication to upholding exacting standards in all operational facets, further strengthening its reputation for excellence in the industry.
Popularly known as the ‘Quality Olympics’, ICQCC covers a huge number of participants in diversified industries and therefore it is regarded as one of the most esteemed and significant business awards for quality assurance across the globe. With the theme of ‘Innovation, Vitality and Lighting up the Beauty of Quality,’ the award ceremony witnessed a participation of about 900 quality control teams from 15 countries and regions, including China, Korea, Singapore, and India. The event was a resounding success, bringing together prominent industry leaders, esteemed guests and government officials to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements in the field of quality control.
The recognition received by Vedanta Lanjigarh at ICQCC 2023 reinforces the company’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies in the pursuit of quality assurance, thereby ensuring operational excellence. Towards this goal, the company aggressively focused on in-house R&D initiatives to drive technology led innovative solutions that will address existing industry problems. It will further enable energy conservation along with enhanced process efficiency. This in turn will result in the production of high-quality alumina required for sustained production of aluminium, one of the most critical metals for the country’s self-reliance.
Expressing his elation, Mr. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO – Alumina Business Vedanta Ltd said, “Winning this prestigious award on a global platform, is a testament to the expertise of our team and the unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our people bring together industry-leading experiences and extensive domain knowledge, across various regions and sectors to develop pioneering technologies that meet the distinctive requirements of the manufacturing industry. Vedanta Lanjigarh is committed to its journey of pursuing excellence in every aspect including our products, processes, people, and services. This endorsement inspires us to take our manufacturing excellence practices to the next level, setting global benchmarks in quality management.”
This accomplishment adds to a distinguished array of awards that Vedanta Lanjigarh has received over the years for its pioneering efforts in the realm of business excellence. Some notable recognitions include:
- 9th National Conclave on ‘5S’: Received par excellence award for its sustained commitment to upliftment of workplace environment and reduction of waste.
- Chapter of Convention on Quality Circles (CCQC) 2022: Participated in Koraput, Rourkela and Bhubaneshwar Chapters and won 5 gold and 9 silver awards along with knowledge test prizes for improvement projects like Kaizen, small group activities and quality circles.
- IMC RBNQ Performance Excellence Award 2022: Honoured with an award in the manufacturing category for demonstrating commitment towards quality, performance excellence, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), Asset Optimization and Digitalization.
- 31st Chapter of Convention on Quality Circles (CCQC) 2023: Won 23 gold and 5 silver awards for quality control in Rourkela Chapter.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its 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.
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 Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, 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 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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