Vedanta Aluminium’s Healthcare Initiatives Benefit around 4 Lakh People in Odisha & Chhattisgarh
On World Health Day, Vedanta Aluminium, a leading aluminium producer in India, revealed its significant impact on the healthcare landscape in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, benefiting approximately 4 lakh individuals in FY24. Embracing the theme “My health, my right,” Vedanta Aluminium has been dedicated to providing top-tier healthcare services and promoting preventive measures, aligning with the fundamental right to quality healthcare for all.
Across its operations in Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh, Korba, and Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB), Vedanta Aluminium spearheaded various initiatives. In Jharsuguda, mobile healthcare units traversed nearly 30 villages, disseminating health awareness materials and conducting a pilot breast cancer screening camp at the Jharsuguda Diagnostic Centre. Lanjigarh witnessed a multi-specialty health camp, benefiting over 500 individuals, alongside extensive health and hygiene awareness programs across 20 villages. In Korba, assistive devices were distributed to elderly and specially-abled persons, while multi-specialty health camps served around 500 community members in Bhadrapara and Belakachar.
At VGCB, a two-day eye check-up camp catered to around 400 people, with free spectacles provided to address vision impairments. Additionally, essential support was extended to marginalized communities, including battery-operated wheelchairs and tricycles, enhancing mobility and independence.
Vedanta Aluminium’s initiatives encompass a wide range of basic and specialized healthcare services, reaching underserved communities within and around its operational sites. Through these concerted efforts, the company continues to champion accessible and quality healthcare, embodying its commitment to social responsibility and community welfare.