Bhubaneswar, May 28: Two books on veterinary sciences, authored by faculty members of the Institute of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (IVSAH)– a constituent institute of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA), were released by Prof. (Dr.) Manojranjan Nayak, Founder President of SOA, here on Tuesday. One of the two books, titled ‘Nutritional Biochemistry for Veterinary Excellence: A Holistic Approach’, has been jointly written by Dr. Yora Reena, Dr. Juli Chakma and Dr. Divyaprakash R. Choravada, all three working as Assistant Professors in the institute. The book is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance the understanding of nutritional biochemistry in the context of veterinary science while offering a holistic view of how nutrition impacts animal health. The other book, titled ‘Exam Special: Your Perfect Exam Friend’, has been authored by Dr. Deepak Kumar Chaurasia, also an Assistant Professor, for students. Expressing his happiness over the efforts of the four faculty members, Prof. (Dr.) Nayak said that the four teachers had joined SOA from four different states of the country which reflected the diversity of the growing university. Dr. Reena is an Assistant Professor in Animal Nutrition who earned her Doctorate in Animal Nutrition from the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal in 2023. She had completed her post-graduate degree from the College of Veterinary Science under Assam Agricultural University in 2018. Dr. Chakma got her Ph.D in Animal Nutrition from the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in 2023 after pursuing her post-graduate studies at the Central Agricultural University in Imphal in 2020. She is a graduate from the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry in Tripura. Dr. Choravada, who holds a Ph.D in Animal Biochemistry from the IVRI, did his post-graduation in Veterinary Biochemistry at the Junagadh Agricultural University in Gujarat in 2018. Dr. Chaurasia, who is from Chhattisgarh, completed his undergraduate studies from the Durg Veterinary College. He did his MVSc and Ph.D at the Odisha Veterinary College under Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) in Bhubaneswar.

Jharsuguda, Odisha; May 27 th , 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of
aluminium, recently hosted an interactive session with MV Murali Krishna, the coach of the
India Para Badminton Team, focusing on promoting grassroots sports and leveraging sports
for community development. Mr. Krishna has trained critically renowned badminton athletes
like Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Sai Praneet, and Satwik Sairaj.
The event, held at Vedanta's state-of-the-art township in Jharsuguda, featured basic
badminton training for children and an interactive session with Mr. Krishna, where he spoke
on his journey and shared insights on cultivating perseverance and ethics through sports.
The session culminated in a goodwill badminton match between the senior management of
Vedanta Jharsuguda and witnessed significant participation from employees and township
residents.
In alignment with its commitment to fostering grassroots sports and providing rural youth with
broader opportunities, the company is actively nurturing local hockey and football talent in
Jharsuguda and has organized several events, including the District Mo-School Hockey
Tournament, a friendly tournament preceding the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2023 and
annual football tournaments for the local community. Additionally, Vedanta Aluminium has
sponsored the construction of a new administration building for the Jharsuguda District
Athletics Association. Vedanta's townships are equipped with modern playgrounds and
sports facilities, encouraging both young people and residents to engage in sports and
maintain an active lifestyle.
Speaking at this power-packed session, Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO, Aluminium Business,
said, “Sports has the power to inspire and unite communities. Through this interactive
badminton session, we aim to instil the values of perseverance, discipline, and teamwork in
our young participants. Hosting Coach MV Murali Krishna is an incredible opportunity for our
children to learn from one of the best. We are committed to creating more such opportunities
for our youth to shine."
Appreciating Vedanta’s efforts towards community development through sports in the district,
Mr. MV Murali Krishna said, “Vedanta's commitment to promoting grassroots sports is truly
inspiring. I’m glad to have the opportunity to engage with budding sports talent at the largest
aluminium plant in the world and highlight the importance of sports in shaping character,
discipline, agility, precision, and relentless determination among youth. Engaging with young
talent and witnessing their passion for badminton has been incredibly rewarding. I wish them
all the best.”
Mr. Subham Sharma, Secretary Jharsuguda Badminton Association further added,
“Vedanta's support for grassroots sports is truly commendable. This interactive session with
Coach MV Murali Krishna has been invaluable, inspiring the local youth and fostering their

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growth and enthusiasm for badminton. We look forward to having more such sessions in the
future.”
Vedanta’s social interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, livelihood, skill
development, grassroots sports, art & culture, with a focus on women and child
development, reach out to nearly 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas, benefiting
over 3 lakh people in a year. It empowers almost 5,000 women from over 350 SHGs,
provides doorstep healthcare services to about 50,000 people annually, gives educational
support to more than 13,000 students, has planted almost 1.50 lakh trees in partnership with
locals at the community level.
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.