Vedanta Aluminium Supports Inter-State U-17 Girls 5-A Side Hockey League in Jharsuguda, Odisha
21st April 2025
Jharsuguda, Odisha; 21st April 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in association with the District Hockey Association, Jharsuguda, organised the Inter-State 5-A Side Girls U-17 Hockey League from 18th to 20th April 2025. The three-day tournament, held at the Jharsuguda Hockey Grounds, saw enthusiastic participation from young hockey talent representing teams from across Odisha, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.
The tournament concluded on a high note with Sundargarh Hostel claiming the championship title, displaying extraordinary skill and teamwork throughout the league. SAI Sundargarh secured the runner-up position, putting up a valiant fight in the finals.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta, we are deeply committed to the holistic development of our communities. Sports play a vital role in shaping confident and disciplined youth. Through various social impact projects, we are nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots. It gives us immense pride to support initiatives that inspire the next generation of champions.”
Mr. Suresh Pujari, Revenue Minister of Odisha, said, “Vedanta has consistently exemplified its dedication to community development. Their generous contribution towards the construction of the Administrative Building of the District Athletics Association in Jharsuguda, along with their continued support for grassroots initiatives like this hockey league, are truly commendable. These efforts play a vital role in empowering our youth and nurturing a vibrant sports culture across the state.
Mr. Tankadhar Tripathy, Hon’ble MLA of Jharsuguda, who graced the closing ceremony, said, “Jharsuguda is fast emerging as a hub of sporting talent, and tournaments like these provide an excellent platform for our youth to shine. I appreciate Vedanta Aluminium and the District Hockey Association for promoting sports at the grassroots and encouraging young girls to pursue their dreams fearlessly.”
The event concluded with a vibrant award ceremony to felicitate the winning teams, standout performers, and the collective efforts of coaches and organisers, in the presence of local dignitaries and community members.
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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