Vedanta Jharsuguda hosts District Hockey Championship towards promoting local hockey talent
17th June 2023
Jharsuguda; 17th June 2023: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently hosted a two-day District Hockey Championship in collaboration with the Jharsuguda District Administration, aimed at nurturing local hockey talent. Held on the premises of its world-class township in Jharsuguda, the tournament, which included a semi-final on Day 1 and the final on Day 2, witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 153 children representing five government schools in the region. In the Junior Boys final, Jharsuguda Zone 1 overcame Kirmira Zone 2, while in the Junior Girls final, the Jharsuguda junior girls team triumphed over Kirmira’s.
As part of its commitment to developing grassroots sports and facilitating a wider range of opportunities for youths in rural areas to advance, Vedanta Jharsuguda distributed high-quality hockey kits to each of the participating children. Through this, the company aims to help them enhance their hockey skills and encourage the young players to pursue their passion for the sport. The event was graced by several esteemed guests, including Mr. Aboli Sunil Naravane, the District Collector & District Magistrate of Jharsuguda and President of Jharsuguda District Hockey Association, Mr. Lankeshwar Amat, Additional District Magistrate, Mr. Prabir Kumar Nayak Additional District Magistrate, Mr. Sumit Kumar Mishra, District Sports Officer, and senior officials of Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda.
Expressing his delight at witnessing the District Hockey Championship, Mr. Sunil Gupta, CEO-Vedanta Ltd., Jharsuguda, stated, “At Vedanta Jharsuguda, we believe in the power of sports to transform lives and empower communities. This event has provided a platform for young hockey enthusiasts to showcase their talent and innate passion for the sport. We are committed to nurturing and supporting our communities’ youths in exploring several avenues for their advancement, including sports, and are determined to help them achieve their goals. Vedanta Jharsuguda remains committed to its vision of fostering local talent and contributing to the overall development of the communities it operates in.”
Ms. Aboli Sunil Narvane, District Magistrate & Collector, and President of Jharsuguda District Hockey Association said, “Promoting a culture of sports among youngsters augments their skills and abilities in numerous ways and helps in their overall growth and development. The District Administration is committed to facilitating young achievers in the field of hockey. Our future efforts will include comprehensive training and development programs aimed at helping these young achievers excel in upcoming hockey tournaments. I commend Vedanta for supporting us in this endeavour. The successful organization of the District Hockey Championship is a testament to their dedication to Jharsuguda’s continued progress.”
Vedanta Jharsuguda’s social interventions in the domains of sustainable livelihood, quality education, women empowerment, health, water and sanitation, bio-investment and community infrastructure reach out to 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas, benefiting over 3 lakh people in a year. It continues to empower more than 4000 women from over 350 SHGs since 2008, provides doorstep healthcare services to about 43,000 people annually, has given educational support to more than 13,000 students till date, and has planted more than 1.5 lakh trees in partnership with locals at the community level till date.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 4th in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2021 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its 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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