Vedanta Aluminium Sponsors Odisha’s First IMF-Sanctioned Trekking Expedition to Garhwal Himalayas
15th April 2025
- Trekkers from Kalahandi lauded by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education
Bhubaneswar, Odisha; 15th April 2025 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, supported 26 students from Kalahandi in successfully completing the Nag Tibba expedition in the Garhwal Himalayas, marking Odisha’s first-ever trekking expedition sanctioned by the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).
Sponsored by Vedanta Aluminium, the expedition saw the young trekkers scale Nag Tibba, a 3,022m peak, known for its breathtaking vistas and moderate technical challenges. The trek tested the participants’ endurance, teamwork and resilience, culminating in a triumphant ascent.
The expedition was led by Everest summiteer and international mountaineer, Jogabyasa Bhoi, with expert guidance from senior mountaineering instructors, Romanchal Bhoi and Dhanpati Bag. Under their mentorship, the students not only completed the trek safely but also developed essential skills in mountaineering.
The team also met Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, who said, “Delighted to meet young mountaineers from Odisha along with Shri Jogabyasa Bhoi. It was a pleasure to interact with them and know more about their mountaineering expeditions as well as their passion for adventure sports. Their sense of purpose, dedication and grit was truly amazing.”
Highlighting the initiative, Shri Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta, we are committed to nurturing the potential of youth from our communities and supporting their aspirations. We are proud to have enabled Odisha’s first IMF-sanctioned trekking expedition, helping these young achievers from Kalahandi broaden their horizons, build resilience, and champion the spirit of adventure.”
Speaking about his experience, Shri Ranju Ranu, one of the trekkers, said, “This expedition has not only tested our physical limits but also strengthened our bonds and deepened our respect for the Himalayan environment. This was a long-cherished dream of mine but due to financial constraints, I was unable to pursue it. We are thankful to Vedanta Aluminium for making this expedition possible.”
Vedanta Aluminium remains dedicated to empowering local communities through promoting grassroots sports and culture, education, infrastructure, health interventions, and fostering opportunities for holistic development. These efforts underline Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to driving transformation within and beyond its operational areas, fostering a sense of community contribution towards the overall growth and advancement of Odisha. By collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress. Rooted in the ethos of care and partnership, Vedanta’s social impact initiatives have touched the lives of 1.5 lakh people across 67 villages of Kalahandi and 5 lakh people across Odisha.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY2025. 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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