Bhawanipatna, 13/4: Utkal Alumina International Ltd. A subsidiary of Hindalco Industries of Aditya Birla group,
With a vision to provide quality foundational education to children in their early years, the UAIL has undertaken a transformative initiative under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme to develop child-friendly Anganwadi Centres (AWCs) in it’s mining surrounding villages.
As a part of its ongoing developmental work in Kalahandi district, UAIL is continuously implementing various community-centric projects across Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi and Kashipur block of Rayagada district.
Under this initiative, the CSR team of Utkal Alumina has taken the renovation of Anganwadi Centres located in villages surrounding its Baphlimali mining region in Thuamul Rampur block. The traditional AWCs are being converted into smart, child-friendly learning spaces to foster an engaging and safe environment for early childhood development.
In collaboration with a state-level NGO HELP, 11 Anganwadi Centres across these villages have been identified and upgraded. The intervention includes necessary infrastructure improvements such as repairs, minor construction work, and renovation of existing structures to ensure safety and sustainability. Additionally, child-centric wall art and design—based on visuals approved by the State Department of Women and Child Development—have been applied to both the interior and exterior walls of the centres, thereby creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere that sparks children’s interest in learning.
This focused effort has significantly increased the attendance of children at Anganwadi Centres and has also contributed meaningfully to their physical, mental, and emotional growth.
As part of this initiative, a total of 329 children from the following 11 villages have directly benefitted including Rayagada District Kashipur block Maikanch, Andirakanch, Paikakupakhal, Karanjakupakhal, Kodipari, Kumbharshila and Maligaon. Similarly, Kalahandi district Thuamul Rampur block Suryagarh, Adri, Maligaon, Kendumundi getting benefitted from the efforts.
This initiative reinforces Utkal Alumina’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable community development through education and infrastructure enhancement.
