Vedanta Aluminium Conducts Widespread Health Awareness Drive, Reaches Over 3,000 Community Members
19th August 2025
Jharsuguda, Odisha, July 19, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, successfully conducted a Malaria, Dengue and Diarrhoea Awareness Campaign across its operational areas, reinforcing its commitment to the health and well-being of its communities. The week-long initiative spanned across 28 villages, 2 special schools, and 1 old age home, directly impacting over 3,000 individuals through interactive sessions and hands-on demonstrations.
The campaign focused on raising awareness about mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, as well as hygiene-related illnesses such as diarrhoea. Community members were educated on disease transmission, early symptoms, and preventive measures, including mosquito control and eliminating stagnant water. Demonstrations on proper handwashing and the importance of sanitation, were conducted across all locations. Sessions were delivered in local languages and tailored for different age groups, with leaflets distributed to reinforce key messages.
Sharing his views, Mr. Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, our approach to community development is rooted in long-term impact and inclusivity. Good health and hygiene are essential building blocks for thriving communities, and through such awareness campaigns, we aim to empower individuals with knowledge that can prevent illness and improve quality of life.”
Mr. Jayanarayan Pujari, MHU doctor, who led the campaign, said,
“The sessions addressed critical knowledge gaps by presenting health practices in an accessible and relatable manner. Many participants were unaware of how seemingly small practices, like proper handwashing or keeping water containers covered, can significantly reduce health risks. It was encouraging to witness both children and adults actively engaging in the discussions and expressing their commitment to adopting healthier habits.”
The campaign strengthened community awareness and encouraged responsible health practices at the grassroots level. Feedback reflected not only increased understanding of disease prevention but also a clear intent to adopt healthier habits, contributing to improved public health outcomes. This initiative is part of Vedanta Aluminium’s broader community development efforts, where health, education, livelihood, and social empowerment programs come together to create lasting positive impact. Through such interventions, the company reaffirms its commitment to nurturing communities.
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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