Vedanta Aluminium establishes Rehabilitation Centre for specially-abled Children

23rd May 2023

Jharsuguda, Odisha; 23^rd May 2023: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of Aluminium, has established a state-of-the-art rehabilitation centre at its township in Jharsuguda for specially-abled children. The facility will serve as a dedicated hub for providing comprehensive care, therapy, and support to children with various disabilities. It will offer a wide range of services, including speech therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy to the needs of specially-abled children of the employees and business partners of the company, and going forward, will be accessible to the community at large.

With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by specially-abled children and their families, the company has taken a proactive step to provide a nurturing space where these children can develop essential skills, become independent, and thrive. The rehabilitation centre features state-of-the-art equipment and a team of highly qualified professionals, consisting of 1 physiotherapist, 1 occupational therapist and 1 speech therapist dedicated to meeting the unique needs of each child. The therapists at the centre possess extensive experience and expertise in their respective fields, ensuring the highest level of care and support for the children.

Services offered at the centre include:

Physiotherapy: Physical therapists work closely with children as well as adults to improve their coordination, mobility, stress exerted due to repetitive movements, etc. Through personalized exercise routines and therapeutic interventions, the aim is to enhance physical well-being and foster greater independence
Occupational Therapy: The occupational therapy programs focus on developing essential life skills, promoting independence, and enabling children to engage in meaningful activities. Occupational therapists help children overcome barriers and adapt to various environments
Speech Therapy: Specially trained speech therapists employ evidence-based techniques to address speech and language disorders, helping children improve their communication abilities and enhance social interactions

While inaugurating the centre, Mr. Sunil Gupta, CEO – Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda, said, “The new rehabilitation centre is designed to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported. By providing cutting-edge therapeutic services, we are aiming to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of specially-abled children and their families. At Vedanta, we firmly believe in contributing where there exists a need in society. This centre reflects our dedication to providing specialized care and support to these children who are in want of good healthcare facilities. We are confident that this facility will help them lead fulfilling lives with dignity.”

Vedanta Jharsuguda provides a wide spectrum of basic and specialized health services in and near its areas of operations at Jharsuguda, which includes:

Mobile Health Units which provide basic healthcare services to more than 55,000 people annually, across 28 remote villages which have limited access to health care centres
Various health camps for local communities in and around Jharsuguda
Awareness camps on preventive healthcare, including on HIV/AIDS
An upcoming advanced state-of-the-art multispecialty facility which shall offer over 500 tests & specialized services like Radiology, Mammography, ECG/PFT/TMT, etc.

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 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.

For more information, please visit www.vedantalimited.com

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.

For more information, please log on to www.vedantaaluminium.com

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