On Doctor’s Day, Vedanta Salutes its Medical Heroes Serving More Than Five Lakh People
30th June 2025
- With 3.5 lakh OPD visits, 54,000 cancer patients treated, and 1,500 cataract surgeries, Vedanta’s 105 doctors continue to transform healthcare for underserved communities
New Delhi, 30th June, 2025: As India observes National Doctor’s Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, salutes the unwavering dedication and compassion of its 105 doctors, along with their medical teams who are the lifelines of healthcare for more than five lakh people across Vedanta Aluminium’s hospitals and diagnostic centres in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. On this day dedicated to honouring the contributions of medical professionals, Vedanta reaffirms its commitment to building healthier communities through accessible, high-quality healthcare.
Behind every hospital, mobile health unit (MHU) and health camp is a team of 105 doctors, and 455 nurses and medical staff, whose tireless service has become a beacon of hope for some of India’s most remote and underserved communities. Their relentless efforts extend beyond curative care to preventive healthcare, awareness-building, and nurturing healthier futures. Through its flagship healthcare facilities including the BALCO Medical Centre (a 170-bed world-class oncology hospital in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh), diagnostic centres in Jharsuguda and Laikera – the largest in Western Odisha, the Vedanta Hospital and Mata Santoshi Jan Kalyan Hospital in Kalahandi, Odisha, and a fleet of (MHUs, Vedanta’s medical professionals have touched countless lives. To date, the teams have facilitated over 3.5 lakh OPD visits, treated more than 54,000 cancer patients, and conducted over 1,500 cataract surgeries, helping restore health, dignity, and hope to thousands.
- At the BALCO Medical Centre, the medical team has performed more than 10,000 surgeries and continues to deliver comprehensive, affordable cancer care to patients from across the region, offering hope where it matters the most.
- Vedanta’s healthcare ecosystem extends further, with diagnostic centres in Jharsuguda and Laikera serving 57,000+ patients, offering vital services like advanced radiology and pathology.
- In remote villages, MHUs – each staffed with a doctor, nurse, lab technician, and pharmacist – continue to bridge the gap in healthcare access. These units deliver free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic services directly to people’s doorsteps. The doctors also conduct regular awareness sessions on critical topics like hypertension, diabetes, maternal and child health, menstrual hygiene, and chronic disease prevention.
- Regular mega health camps, specialized eye camps, and assistive device distribution drives have become lifelines for thousands, while ongoing awareness programs on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cancer, nutrition, and de-addiction continue to make a significant community impact.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Our doctors, nurses, and medical staff are the true champions of community health. Their unwavering commitment and tireless service have brought quality healthcare within reach for lakhs of people who need it the most. On Doctor’s Day, we salute their spirit and reaffirm our resolve to support them in their mission to create healthier, more empowered communities.”
In the past year alone, Vedanta marked key health observances with impactful outreach. For World Health Day, the team organized a multi-specialty health camp benefiting 377 people and a blood donation drive collecting 32 units of blood. On World Tuberculosis Day, 545 patients received nutrition baskets and care, resulting in 171 successful recoveries. During World Breastfeeding Week, a sensitization campaign reached 350 mothers, while 11 mega health camps across 227 villages served 3,455 individuals. Additionally, the cataract surgery initiative restored sight to 1,507 patients, transforming lives with the gift of vision.
As Vedanta Aluminium celebrates Doctor’s Day, it celebrates the real heroes: doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers whose compassion, skill, and perseverance are transforming healthcare outcomes for thousands in the hinterland. The company remains steadfast in its mission to expand healthcare infrastructure, scale community outreach, and empower its medical teams with the tools they need to continue delivering excellence.
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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