Vedanta Aluminium undertakes summer relief initiatives across rural Odisha

Bhubaneswar,prabaha news : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has undertaken extensive initiatives to alleviate heat stress and provide reliable drinking water access to communities living in the vicinity of its operations in Odisha. In addition, it also undertook several measures for the wellbeing of employees working within its manufacturing plants and mining operations. Together, they represent the company’s continuous focus on ensuring that the fundamental needs of community members are met.

At Jharsuguda, Vedanta Aluminium rolled out a comprehensive heat mitigation plan across the region in collaboration with the district administration. As part of this initiative, drinking water is being supplied regularly via water tankers to residents across 17 municipal wards of Jharsuguda. Additionally, 11 nearby villages, including Katikela, Dalki, Purna, and Brundamal, are also being supported to ensure clean drinking water reaches even the remotest areas.

To further enhance community access, multiple public drinking water kiosks have been installed under the aegis of the company’s ‘Jal Seva Shibir’ initiative at high-footfall locations across Jharsuguda, and within Vedanta’s premises. These kiosks provide clean and chilled drinking water to members of the public throughout the day.Moreover, two rest sheds have been setup at Badmal and Panchpada, with coolers, drinking water, and comfortable seating, making them especially useful for daily commuters and the elderly.

Furthermore, the company’s Mines team has launched an extensive water relief initiative across Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts. Through its community-focused programme, the company is ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for over 10,000 people daily in the villages of Kuraloi, Piplimal, Luabahal, Garjanjore, Chakra, and Bileimunda through dedicated water tankers. To address the needs of the residents, Vedanta Aluminium has recently installed 11 solar-powered borewells, 50 bio-toilets and 20 water purifiers in 12 villages across Hemgir and Kuraloi regions.

Speaking about the initiative, Sunil Gupta, COO – Vedanta Aluminium said, “Extreme heat can result in severe bodily discomfort. Our initiatives, undertaken in collaboration with district authorities, are aimed at extending all possible support to ensure community well-being during the summer periods. We remain steadfast in our commitment to creating long-term positive impact through both our operations and social interventions”.

Vedanta Aluminium remains dedicated to empowering local communities through promoting education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. These efforts underline Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to driving transformation within and beyond its operational areas, fostering a sense of community contribution towards the overall growth and advancement of Odisha. By collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress.

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.