Vedanta Aluminium Partners with Odisha Police to Drive Cybersecurity Awareness in Jharsuguda
4th November 2025
Jharsuguda, Odisha, 4th November 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in collaboration with Odisha Police hosted a session of the state government’s ‘Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – Odisha 2025’ at its operations in Jharsuguda. The event aimed to promote wider awareness of safe digital practices under the theme ‘Stop. Verify. Be Secure’. The initiative focuses on prevention-first awareness against online frauds and empowers citizens to protect themselves against the menace of cybercrimes.
The event witnessed the presence of several eminent guests from Odisha Police – Jharsuguda, including G.R. Raghvendra, IPS, Superintendent of Police; Madhusmita Mishra, Additional SP; James Samad, Additional SP; Jyotsnamayi Pradhan; DSP; Uma Shankar Singh, SDPO; and Rajendra Sial, DSP, Badmal, alongside employees of Vedanta and its business partners, and township residents. Together, they reaffirmed their commitment to making Jharsuguda a digitally aware and cyber-secure district.
In a digital age where technology drives both opportunity and risk, the campaign highlighted the importance of informed vigilance. Through informative videos and interactive sessions, experts from Odisha Police explained how individuals can identify and avoid common online threats such as phishing, OTP/QR scams, remote access apps, deepfake manipulation, identity theft and financial malware. Attendees were also introduced to digital best practices for online transactions, secure password management and responsible social media behavior.
In addition, the participants were introduced to the ‘Cyber-Rath’ – a mobile awareness van that is being rolled out across Odisha to bring cyber security messaging directly into rural and semi-urban neighborhoods. The Cyber Rath is an on-wheels outreach unit of the government’s month-long awareness drive, set to travel district-to-district, engaging citizens through street plays, film screenings and interactive kiosks.
Speaking at the event, C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda, said, “At Vedanta, safety extends beyond our plants and into our digital lives. As technology becomes an integral part of our work and community, we believe awareness and vigilance is the first line of defense in cyber security. Through our collaboration with the Odisha Police, we hope to empower our employees, families and the broader community to become conscious and cautious consumers of digital tools.”
Adding his views, GR Raghvendra IPS, Superintendent of Police, Jharsuguda said, “The rise in cybercrime cases is not just a law enforcement issue but a social challenge. Campaigns like this will help build a culture for ‘Stop. Verify. Be Secure’, a habit that can prevent most cyber offences before they occur. It is our endeavour to educate and enable people to act responsibly online.” In his address, he shared several simple steps that citizens could take to protect themselves against cybercrimes, while also highlighting the various platforms available to report and address incidents, while also commending Vedanta’s support in taking forward the initiative.
Vedanta Aluminium integrates cybersecurity practices and cutting-edge digital safeguards into its daily operations, creating a digitally safe ecosystem aligned with national and international standards. This multi-layered cybersecurity framework is complemented by regular cyber drills, phishing simulations, and digital trainings, which ensure every employee understands their role in protecting digital assets.
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 FY25. 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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