Vedanta Aluminium to Showcase its Socio-Economic Impact and Manufacturing Excellence at Make in Odisha Conclave 2025
27th January 2025
New Delhi, 27th January 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is delighted to invite the people of Odisha to visit its stall in Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 to be held at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar, on 28th, 29th, and 30th January 2025.
Odisha represents Vedanta’s single largest investment anywhere in the world with Rs. 1 lakh crore having been invested in worldclass greenfield assets. The company looks forward to presenting its manufacturing excellence at Odisha’s biggest investment event, as a testament to the state’s rising potential to be a global manufacturing destination. It will also showcase the company’s vision of a Viksit Bharat built on the strength of robust manufacturing and supply of high quality aluminium to industries across sectors.
Visitors to Hall A-16 can experience an engaging showcase of Vedanta Aluminium’s manufacturing excellence, sustainability initiatives, and community development programmes. The pavilion features interactive displays, live demonstrations of Odisha’s traditional handicrafts, and audio-visual experiences offering a closer look at the company’s advanced operations.
The company’s participation will be led by Mr. Anil Agarwal, Founder and Chairman, Vedanta Group, whose presence underscores the company’s deep-rooted partnership with Odisha and its long-term commitment to the state’s development. Under his leadership, Vedanta Aluminium has been a key contributor to Odisha’s industrial growth, accounting for nearly 3% of the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and driving investments of over INR 1 lakh crore, the company’s single largest investment globally. With transformative projects like the 3.5 MTPA alumina refinery in Lanjigarh and the 1.8 MTPA aluminium smelter in Jharsuguda, one of the largest in the world, Vedanta Aluminium is committed to value addition within the state by transforming Odisha’s abundant bauxite reserves into high-quality aluminium products for domestic and international markets.
Beyond industrial contributions, the company’s extensive social development initiatives have touched the lives of millions across Odisha. From establishing 531 Nand Ghars that serve as hubs of women and child development to empowering over 10,000 women through skill training and microfinance support, Vedanta Aluminium has championed inclusive growth. Its focus on education, exemplified by the DAV-Vedanta School in Lanjigarh, has uplifted literacy rates in Kalahandi and opened doors to brighter futures for thousands of children.
Healthcare remains another critical pillar of Vedanta’s community engagement. With mobile health units reaching the remotest corners of the state, to more than 42,000 people and modern healthcare facilities like the Vedanta Hospital in Lanjigarh and the state-of-the-art diagnostic centres in Jharsuguda and Laikera, the company ensures access to quality medical care for all. Along with doorstep healthcare, clean drinking water initiatives and agricultural support have further enhanced the quality of life in rural Odisha.
As Vedanta Aluminium prepares to expand its operations, its focus remains steadfast on sustainability. The company’s commitment to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050 or sooner underscores its dedication to responsible growth. By integrating renewable energy sources and pioneering sustainable practices, Vedanta Aluminium is leading the transformation of state into a global benchmark for ‘green’ manufacturing.
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 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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