Vedanta Aluminium Launches Eastern Indias Largest Honey FPO – Vedamrit
11th March 2026
- Empowers 500+ farmers with scientific beekeeping; aims for 20,000 litres of honey production to boost rural incomes
New Delhi, 10th March, 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, through its CSR initiative has launched Vedamrit Jibika Farmer Producer Company, marking the debut of ‘Vedamrit – 100% Pure Honey’, to strengthen farmer livelihoods while championing sustainable agriculture and biodiversity. With this launch, Vedanta Aluminium has established the largest honey Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) in Eastern India.
In the first phase, bee boxes have been distributed‑ to more than 500 farmers following capacity building training. Each honeybee box is expected to provide participating farmers an additional annual income of approximately ₹16,000, offering a stable supplementary livelihood to rural households. The FPO is set to produce 5,000 litres of premium, 100% pure honey by April 2026, with a scale‑up plan to reach 20,000 litres every year. This growth is expected to generate revenue of around ₹1 crore, securing the long-term viability of the FPO.
As part of the launch, Vedanta Aluminium also unveiled a structured bilingual Training Module in Odia and English to deepen technical proficiency among farmers associated with the FPO. A live demonstration of honey production and extraction offered hands-on exposure to modern beekeeping techniques, strengthening confidence and readiness among participating farmers. The initiative is set to transform rural incomes in Jharsuguda by equipping farmers with scientific beekeeping practices, modern production techniques, and assured market linkages.
Manju Patel, Farmer & Member, Vedamrit Jibika FPO, said, “Vedamrit has opened a new door for us. With training and support, I am now able to earn more without depending only on seasonal crops. This initiative has given farmers like me the confidence that our hard work can create a better future for our families.”
Vedamrit goes beyond honey production, it is a holistic livelihood ecosystem that integrates income enhancement with environmental regeneration. Beekeeping significantly boosts natural pollination, contributing to a projected 30% improvement in crop productivity, strengthening biodiversity and building climate resilient‑ farming systems in the region.
Commending the launch, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Vedamrit reflects our commitment to building sustainable livelihoods for communities around our operations. By empowering farmers with scientific beekeeping practices, market access, and capacity building, we aim to create a robust ecosystem that enhances rural incomes while also contributing to environmental sustainability through improved pollination and biodiversity.”
The inauguration ceremony was graced by Hon’ble MLA, Jharsuguda, Shri Tankadhar Tripathy, Shri Kunal Motiram Chavan, IAS, Collector & District Magistrate, Jharsuguda, and several local governance leaders. From Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda plant, the senior leadership team, including (CEO) C. Chandru, (CFO) Amit Gupta, (CSO) Captain O.P., (Head HSF) Sandeep, (Head CSR of Vedanta Aluminium) Harmeet Sehra, along the CSR team, were present during the event.
Vedanta Aluminium aims to expand the FPO to include 1,500+ farmers by FY28, positioning Vedamrit among the largest honey producer organisations in the country. The initiative will further rural entrepreneurship, diversify income streams, and build economic resilience for farming communities.
By aligning livelihood generation with environmental stewardship, Vedanta Aluminium continues to deliver impactful, future-ready social interventions across its operational communities in Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Beyond sustainable livelihood programmes like Vedamrit, the company also invests deeply in education, healthcare, skill development, women’s empowerment, and community infrastructure, creating long-term, inclusive growth pathways for rural communities. Through these efforts, Vedanta Aluminium remains committed to uplifting lives and fostering sustainable rural development across the regions it serves.
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 Metal Limited Business:
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, 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 Metal Limited 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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