Vedanta Aluminium supports Kashipur Premier League, bolstering grassroots cricket in rural Odisha
13th April 2024
Rayagada, Odisha, 13th April 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, supported the latest edition of the Kashipur Premier League (KPL), a popular cricket tournament organized annually by local community members in Kashipur, Odisha. This was the latest in the company’s efforts to help nurture sporting talent in the region, towards creating avenues for youths to develop strong life skills and excel in their chosen paths.
Commencing on March 3, 2024, the KPL saw enthusiastic participation by 175 cricket players across 25 Gram Panchayats in Rayagada district. The final match, which drew over 2000 spectators from across the region, saw an intense contest between the Khantikashipuriya and Smart 11 teams, with Khantikashipuriya emerging as the overall league champion. The winners were felicitated by Dr. Netrananda Nayak, Kashipur Community Health Centre Officer, in the presence of several village committee members and government officials.
The Vedanta Aluminium – Mines team extended crucial logistical and organizational assistance towards the successful execution of the event. The company has frequently supported the organizing of several grassroots sporting events, including hockey and football tournaments, in addition to distributing sporting kits among local youths. This latest effort comes as a reiteration of the company’s commitment towards nurturing sporting talent at the grassroots level, for nurturing the holistic development of youth in rural Odisha.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr. V Srikanth, CEO (Mines) – Vedanta Aluminium said, “We believe that sports not only shapes the future pathways of our youth but also profoundly impact their lives for the better in the long term. Odisha is known for producing some of India’s finest sportspersons and by regularly supporting grassroots leagues and tournaments, we are dedicated to empowering youth. We are achieving this aim by providing them platforms to showcase their sportsmanship, adding to the rich legacy of the state’s sporting excellence.”
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Netrananda Nayak, Head – Community Health Centre, Kashipur said, “I extend my appreciation to Vedanta Aluminium for this wonderful initiative, which provides a platform for youth from remote areas to showcase their skills and engage in competitive yet friendly sporting events. It is truly inspiring to witness them excel in their chosen sport and serve as a beacon of inspiration for others.”
Ghanashyam Nayak, a young participant in KPL, said, “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Mines team of Vedanta Aluminium for supporting the Kashipur Premier League. It has provided me with a platform to demonstrate my passion for cricket and instilled a sense of purpose within me. I look forward to more of such tournaments in the future.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s Mines Business is at the forefront of driving community development through strategic interventions in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. Previously, the team has supported events such as the ‘Suravi’ Children’s Festival and the Rashtriya Bal Vaigyanik Pradarshani (National Young Scientist Exhibition) organised by the National Council Of Educational Research & Training (NCERT) in Sundargarh, Odisha. These efforts underline the company’s commitment to positively impacting lives within and beyond its operational areas, towards the overall growth and advancement of the state. Through close collaboration with local authorities, welfare organisations, and community members, Vedanta Aluminium is actively steering a socio-economic transformation in rural Odisha.
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.
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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