BALCO Medical Centre organised Bike Rally for Breast Cancer Awareness
28th October 2024
October 27, 2024, Raipur, India BALCO Medical Centre organized a Bike Rally as part of the “Sharm Chodho, Gaantho pe Bolo” campaign, aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. Globally observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October is dedicated to educating people on breast cancer’s signs and symptoms, highlighting the life-saving impact of timely diagnosis.
The rally was flagged off at The Marine Drive, Raipur, by Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal ji, Hon’ble Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Minister of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh. In his address, he highlighted the critical need for awareness, saying, “Breast cancer is a serious illness, yet with timely detection and prompt treatment, it can be effectively managed.”
Dr. Bhawna Sirohi, Medical Director at BALCO Medical Centre, added, “In India, one in ten women is likely to develop breast cancer. Lifestyle plays a significant role. If detected early, breast cancer is curable and latest advancements now enable breast-conserving surgeries. The key is awareness and early detection.”
The rally supported by Nava Raipur Atal Nagar Vikash Pradhikaran (NRANVP) and National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), highlighted the need for proactive health measures and aimed to bring attention to breast cancer symptoms, screening, and treatment options. It saw active participation from 10 biker groups, the Indian Army, CRPF, corporates, and members of the community, bringing together over 250 people in solidarity.
The rally concluded at BALCO Medical Centre with a symbolic tree plantation drive in honor of those impacted by breast cancer, representing hope, resilience, and growth for those on their treatment journey.
About BALCO Medical Centre (BMC):
BALCO Medical Centre (BMC), a 170-bed state-of-the-art tertiary care Oncology facility in Naya Raipur, is the first flagship initiative of Vedanta Medical Research Foundation (VMRF). VMRF, a non-profit organization, is an initiative of Vedanta Resources and Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd. (BALCO) to contribute towards prevention of cancer and its related illnesses. Currently, it is fast emerging as a national leader in India’s oncology space including medical, surgical, radiation, haematological, BMT and palliative care. Though the hospital is in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, it is a rapidly becoming a centre of choice for cancer treatment for people from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and even from some parts of Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. For more information, visit www.balcomedicalcentre.com
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Mr Vipendra Singh Rajput
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BALCO Medical Centre
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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