Vedanta Aluminium Organises Filaria Awareness Drive in Jharsuguda
25th August 2025
Jharsuguda, Odisha; 26th August 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, collaborated with the Jharsuguda district administration to organise a 10-day Filaria Awareness health campaign, which reached out to nearly 2.7 lakh people across the district. The company’s efforts played a key role in mobilizing community participation and public health awareness towards combating the incidence of filaria in the region.
The initiative aimed to boost awareness on the prevention and treatment of filaria, a severe vector-borne tropical disease that spreads rapidly during the monsoon season. A wide range of activities were conducted, including awareness camps at key locations within the district and the deployment of an Awareness Ratha (chariot) that disseminated educational information on filaria. Covering all five blocks of the district, the Ratha delivered key health messages through public announcement systems and printed materials. The initiative saw active participation from Vedanta employees, community members, local leaders, and health workers, making it a timely and impactful step towards strengthening community health.
The campaign was inaugurated at the Reserve Police Ground, Jharsuguda, in the presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including Mr. Brajabandhu Bhoi (Additional District Magistrate – General), Dr. L.K. Karmi (Additional District Medical & Public Health Officer In-Charge), and Dr. Radha Raman Bhirtia (Additional District Public Health Officer). The dignitaries stressed on the importance of proactive filaria prevention and the timely consumption of medicine to prevent the spread of filaria.
Sharing his views on the impact of the initiative, Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe in harmonizing industrial growth with community welfare. In partnership with the district administration, the Filaria Awareness campaign demonstrates how collective action can drive transformative impact in public health. We remain deeply committed to supporting initiatives that build healthier and more resilient communities.”
Dr. Radha Raman Bhirtia, Additional District Public Health Officer, Jharsuguda, added, “Collaborations between industry and public health are essential for driving meaningful change. Vedanta’s support in the filaria awareness campaign, especially through the Awareness Ratha, helped us connect with people at the grassroots, raise awareness, and encourage participation. This collaboration has made a meaningful impact on public health and strengthened community trust.”
Through such initiatives, Vedanta continues to foster grassroots development, driving positive change in the lives of local communities while nurturing a sustainable future. Vedanta’s social interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, livelihood, skill development, grassroots sports, art & culture, with a focus on women and child development, reach out to nearly 80 villages in and around Jharsuguda, benefiting over 3.5 lakh people each year.
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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