Vedanta Aluminum Leads Statewide Public Health Drive on World AIDS Day
3rd December 2025
- Mobilises Communities Across Odisha to Strengthen Awareness and Reduce Stigma
Bhubaneswar, 3rd December 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World AIDS Day 2025 with an extensive public-health outreach across Odisha, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to community wellbeing. In collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS), district health departments and educational institutions, the company mobilised students, frontline workers and rural communities to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention, early testing, and stigma reduction.
World AIDS Day is a reminder that sustained public health awareness and community participation are central to preventing transmission and supporting affected individuals. Vedanta Aluminium has long championed public health through initiatives in maternal and child welfare, WASH, healthcare access, and disease prevention, working closely with the government and civil society partners to strengthen health systems.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe that health and wellbeing are the foundation of sustainable communities. From preventive healthcare and maternal-child welfare to awareness on critical issues like HIV/AIDS, our efforts span every facet of public health. By working closely with government agencies, health institutions and local communities, we aim to build an environment where every individual feels informed, supported and empowered to seek care without fear or stigma.”
At Lanjigarh, home to the company’s alumina refinery, a week-long awareness drive featured drawing competitions, college-level awareness sessions and a community rally. Students also engaged truck drivers with informative leaflets, reinforcing safe practices and encouraging timely testing among high-mobility groups.
At Jharsuguda, where Vedanta Aluminium operates the world’s largest aluminium plant, a large-scale awareness rally in collaboration with OSACS and NACO was organized, involving more than 250 students from schools, nursing institutions and NGOs. The rally spread messaging on prevention and inclusivity. Senior district health officials addressed participants on early diagnosis and the need for empathy and community support for people living with HIV.
At the company’s mining locations across Jamkhani, Ghogharpalli, Kuraloi, and Sijimali, rallies, awareness talks and interactive competitions engaged over 600 students.. Health experts from the local PHC highlighted symptoms, transmission modes and preventive measures.
Through these coordinated efforts, Vedanta Aluminium reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community health, promoting informed dialogue, and supporting national efforts to eliminate stigma around HIV/AIDS. The company will continue to invest in awareness-led interventions that empower communities to make informed health choices.
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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