Jharsuguda, Odisha; 20 th August 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of
aluminium, recently concluded a weeklong health awareness campaign aimed at combating
malaria, dengue, and diarrhoea (MDD) in Jharsuguda district. The campaign reached an
impressive 3,500 individuals, including children, adults, and senior citizens, across 28
villages and 2 special schools in Jharsuguda. This effort was led by Vedanta Aluminium in
partnership with the District Health Administration, underscoring the company's deep
commitment to enhancing community health in remote areas.
Throughout the week, the campaign focused on educating communities about the causes
and prevention of malaria, dengue, and diarrhoea. Mobile Health Units (MHUs) facilitated
detailed discussions on how these diseases impact health, the importance of early detection,
and the necessary precautions to prevent their spread. Special emphasis was placed on
sustainable practices and emergency response preparedness, empowering communities to
effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with these diseases. The campaign
featured key contributions from Mr. Birat Raja Pradhan, consultant for vector-borne diseases
at Control Department, District Health Administration and Dr. Jayanarayan Pujari, a Doctor
from Vedanta’s Mobile Health Units.
In addition to the awareness sessions, Vedanta Aluminium distributed educational leaflets,
highlighting preventive measures such as using insecticide-treated mosquito nets, applying
insect repellents, and maintaining clean surroundings to reduce breeding grounds for
disease vectors.
Sharing his views, Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO – Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta
Aluminium, we prioritize the health and well-being of our surrounding communities. Our
health awareness campaigns are designed to not only raise awareness but also to foster
long-term practices that combat seasonal diseases, ultimately enhancing the quality of life
and creating lasting social impact in the regions we serve.”
Mr. Birat Raja Pradhan, Consultant for Vector-Borne Diseases Control Department of
District Health Administration, added, “This collaborative effort with Vedanta Aluminium
has been instrumental in reaching out to the community and providing them with essential
knowledge and resources to fight against vector-borne diseases. By empowering individuals
with the right information, we are taking a significant step toward reducing the risks
associated with MDD in this region.”
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 educationalsupport 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.