Vedanta Aluminium’s stall emerges a major draw at Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025
31st January 2025
- Approximately 2 lakh people attended the event, a majority of whom visited the company’s vivid showcase of its efforts towards Odisha’s socio-economic transformation
Bhubaneswar, 31 January 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, put together a comprehensive showcase of its operations at the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha 2025’ conclave, with diverse exhibits encompassing its ESG practices, cutting-edge technologies, and social impact initiatives. On Day 1 of the conclave, Vedanta announced a fresh ₹1 lakh crore investment in Odisha, which is set to contribute significantly to accelerating the state’s industrial growth. The company’s presence at the investment conclave was led by the Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group, Mr. Anil Agarwal, whose leadership continues to drive the company’s long-term commitment to the state’s prosperity.
At the event, Vedanta Aluminium showcased its efforts in being a catalyst for employment, education, and infrastructure, transforming Odisha into an industrial powerhouse. Visitors at the stall received a hands-on demonstration of the company’s world-class products and insights into the company’s extensive contributions to the state’s progress. Vedanta Aluminium also introduced visitors to its upcoming Aluminium Park, set to be India’s largest metals park. Spanning 253 acres, the park is envisioned as a one-stop hub for downstream industries to utilise high-quality hot metal from the company’s mega aluminium plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha.
The Nand Ghar zone stood out, highlighting the company’s flagship CSR initiative with 531 Nand Ghars, or modern anganwadis, established across Odisha. The stall also showcased products made by local artisans, including Dhokra art, Vedamrit Honey, and spices, alongside live tattoo art by Saura artisans from Kalahandi, all of which are supported by the company.
Commenting on the company’s presence at the event, Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium said, “The Make in Odisha conclave has been an excellent platform to showcase our partnership with Odisha, bringing together key stakeholders from across the world to demonstrate the immense value and potential of the state. With Prime Minister Modi’s vision of transforming the state into a growth engine for Viksit Bharat by 2047, his faith resonates deeply with our commitment to not just economic progress, but also to empowering people. We are committed to exploring more avenues to create lasting impact, improving the lives of communities, providing opportunities and building a brighter, more prosperous future for all.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s impact extends beyond industrial growth, with extensive social development initiatives that have transformed lives across Odisha. The company has empowered over 20,000 women through skill training and microfinance initiatives, and its focus on education has augmented literacy levels in remote regions of the state. To improve community health, Vedanta Aluminium provides access to quality medical care through mobile health units and modern facilities, reaching thousands in remote, neglected areas. With a commitment to sustainable operations and Net Zero Carbon by 2050, Vedanta is leading the way in responsible growth and green manufacturing practices, positioning Odisha as a global benchmark.
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 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 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.
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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