Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organised a winter preparedness drive in the Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha, distributing warm winter blankets to people in need. The initiative reached out to more than 3,000 people across villages in Jamkhani, Ghogharpalli and Kuraloi, including elderly persons, pregnant and lactating women, SHG members, women-led households and persons with disabilities. The company plans to expand the programme to support more communities during the winter season.
The programme was inaugurated by Mr. Sanatan Nayak, Sarpanch, Kuraloi Gram Panchayat; Mr. Rangadhar Dilla, Sarpanch, Piplimal Gram Panchayat; and Mr. Madhav Barik, Panchayat Samiti Member, Ghogharpalli.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Children, families, and communities are at the heart of our social impact vision. Our social interventions are driven by the needs of the communities we serve. This winter preparedness drive reflects that commitment.”
Sanatan Nayak, Sarpanch, Kuraloi Gram Panchayat, added, “Winters can be particularly challenging for many, especially those with limited means. Vedanta Aluminium’s support during this time is truly meaningful and we appreciate their continued commitment to the well-being of our community.”
Madhav Barik, Panchayat Samiti Member, Ghogharpalli Gram Panchayat, said, “The winter preparedness drive provides essential support to our community. I commend Vedanta Aluminium for coming forward and helping the community during this time and making a positive difference in the lives of the people in this region.”
Vedanta Aluminium remains committed to driving transformation in Odisha through social impact initiatives spanning education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. Collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress in its operational areas.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 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.