Vedanta Aluminium Celebrates World Health Day with Health Initiatives for Community and Employees
11th April 2025
Jharsuguda & Lanjigarh, Odisha; April 11, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World Health Day with multiple healthcare initiatives across its operations in Odisha, aligned to the global theme ‘Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures’. These initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to fostering holistic well-being for both its workforce and neighbouring communities.
At Jharsuguda, where Vedanta’s mega aluminium smelter is located, a health awareness programme was organized in collaboration with the District Health Department in Sunarimunda village, drawing participation from over 130 villagers. The event was graced by Dr. Dolamani Patel, Head of the Non-Communicable Diseases Department, Jharsuguda, who highlighted the significance of preventive healthcare. Other key participants included Dr. Jayanarayan Pujari, MHU doctor; Mrs. Suruchi Padhi, Anganwadi worker, Sunarimunda; and Ms. Gitanjali Bishi, Headmistress, Upper Primary School, Sunarimunda. Local healthcare workers, school authorities, and Vedanta employees led interactive sessions promoting healthy living practices. A voluntary blood donation camp at the plant premises also saw enthusiastic participation, with over 150 units of blood collected.
At Lanjigarh, home to Vedanta’s alumina refinery, a multispecialty mega health camp was organized, offering free medical consultations and checkups to over 400 community members. The initiative is part of Project Aarogya, the flagship healthcare programme at Lanjigarh, which has provided accessible and quality healthcare to over 120,000 beneficiaries in FY25.The project delivers end-to-end healthcare support through mobile health units, hospital outreach, surgical interventions, and nutrition programmes, addressing both curative and preventive needs.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we recognize that good health is not just an individual necessity but a collective responsibility that strengthens the fabric of society. Through comprehensive community outreach and employee wellness programmes, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of well-being that touches every household around our operations.”
Dr. Dolamani Patel, HOD – Non-Communicable Diseases Department, Jharsuguda, added, “Collaborative initiatives like this go a long way in promoting preventive healthcare at the grassroots level. Vedanta’s proactive approach in engaging both employees and the community is commendable and sets a strong example for other industries to follow.”
The weeklong program in both these locations engaged employees and their families with a series of activities, including drawing and quiz competitions, debates, skits, safety demonstrations, first aid contests, and healthy food contests. These initiatives were aimed at raising awareness on personal and occupational health, nutrition, and emergency preparedness, reinforcing the company’s commitment to holistic well-being and community health.
To date, Vedanta’s social interventions have reached nearly 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas, as well as 67 villages around Lanjigarh, benefiting over 4.5 lakh people annually in Odisha. Initiatives span various domains, including education, healthcare, livelihood, skill development, women and child development, grassroots sports, and art & culture.
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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