Bhubaneswar/Tikiri: As a part of its relentless pursuit towards health and wellbeing of this region, the Utkal Alumina International limited, a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries limited of Aditya Birla Group has organized a Blood Donation Camp at it’s Township club house Nuapada on 10th December 2021 in association with Dist. Head Quarters Hospital, Rayagada and Ama Odisha.
Employees of Utkal Alumina along with their family members, employees of partners establishments, contract workers and laborer along with the community people have voluntarily donated their blood for a social cause which would meet the blood requirements of the Blood Bank of Rayagada district. Total 225 units of Blood have been collected from this health camp.
Mr. Dharmananda Behera, ADM Rayagada graced the inaugural event as Chief Guest. Mr. Sarat Sabat, Tahsildar Kashipur, Mr. Mazhar Beig, Unit Head Utkal Alumina, Dr. Abdul Mazid, Blood Bank Officer Rayagada have graced the inaugural session as distinguished guest along with other senior officials of UAIL along with the CSR, Admin & CR and Sustainability team.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest ADM Rayagada applauded the efforts of UTKAL Alumina for organizing the event specially at this critical juncture of COVID 19 when blood became the most precious things for human life. He encouraged the industries to organize such noble initiatives which would contribute towards the health and well being of society at Rayagada district.
Tahasildar Kashipur, Mr. Sabat acknowledged the arduous effort of Utkal Alumina for organizing the voluntary blood donation camp. He assured to extend all necessary support from the district administration towards organizing such camps.
In his deliberation Mr. Mazhar Beig, the unit head Utkal Alumina expressed that donating blood is the best gift one can render for the humanity. He emphasized that Utkal Alumina is always at the fore front in taking such initiative which are beneficial for the society and Rayagada district at large. He praised the donors who have voluntarily come forward and donated the precious gift of life for a social cause.
Senior delegates from Utkal Alumina, Members from District Head Quarter Hospital, Rayagada, Members from Ama Odisha have witnessed the event.