Vedanta Aluminium establishes Emergency Response Centre for Jharsuguda District
8th December 2022
Jharsuguda, Odisha; December 8, 2022: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has helped establish an Emergency Response Centre at the District Collector’s Office in Jharsuguda to bolster the safety and security of the local communities. The facility includes a 24×7 emergency helpline number and essential safety gear (PPEs) that will enable authorities to ably respond to emergency calls from residents, by equipping them better and significantly reducing their response times. Shri Saroj Kumar Samal, District Magistrate and Collector, Jharsuguda inaugurated the facility in the presence of Shri Rahul Jain, Superintendent of Police, Mr. Swaroop Jena, Deputy Director of Factories and Boilers, Sambalpur Division, Mr. Manoj Mishra, Assistant Director of Factories and Boilers, Jharsuguda and other senior officials from the district along with Mr. Sunil Gupta, CEO- Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda and other officials of the company.
Speaking on Vedanta Aluminium’s safety-first culture, Mr. Sunil Gupta, CEO – Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we consistently strive to build a culture of safety and care at and around our operations. We have developed the Emergency Response Centre at the Collector’s Office to augment the district administration’s efforts to respond to exigencies quickly and efficiently. We will continue to work closely with the district authorities and our communities to ensure holistic wellbeing of the local populace.”
Shri Saroj Kumar Samal, District Magistrate and Collector, Jharsuguda, said, “The Emergency Response Centre will help in strengthening our efforts at creating safer communities and provide timely assistance to citizens. The Emergency Control Centre will act as a nodal centre during emergency situations by coordinating with key bodies like National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF), Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA), etc. I commend Vedanta Aluminium for supporting the District Administration in this endeavour and contributing towards keeping our people secure.”
Shri Swaroop Jena, Deputy Director of Factories and Boilers, Sambalpur Division said, “This emergency response centre will be effective in mitigating various emergencies through prompt and effective communication, which will go a long way in protecting human life and property at Jharsuguda district.”
Vedanta Aluminium is working diligently towards creating a safer workplace and community, incorporating industry best practices and digital solutions. Some notable safety practices by the company are:
- Sankalp: Sankalp is a Safety Culture Transformation Programme, implemented by Vedanta Aluminium across all its operations, that is aimed at the prevention and control of fire-related incidents governed by regulatory and statutory compliance.
- Agnivahini: An all-women fire-fighting team ‘Agnivahini’ at Jharsuguda, offering off-site emergency response support to the local administration and community during fires and extreme weather events.
- Lightning Detection System: An advanced, first-of-its-kind lightning detection & protection system in Katikela Ash Dyke which detects storm activity up to a distance of 40 kms and provides emergency alerts 3-5 minutes in advance.
- Mock Drills: Conducting regular safety interventions through emergency preparedness mock drills organized in collaboration with National Disaster Reduction Force (NDRF) and Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA).
- Awareness Sessions: Informative sessions in nearby colleges and anganwadis at on how to prevent bush fires, handle LPG cylinders safely, effectively use fire extinguishers with live demonstrations and other related safety measures.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.26 million tonnes in FY22. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 4th in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2021 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its 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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