Vedanta Aluminium Empowers Differently-Abled Persons in Odisha with Mobility and Hearing Aids

The assistive devices were distributed in the presence of Dr. Abhilash, Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre, Bileimunda; Shri. Rangadhar Dila, Piplimal Sarpanch; ASHA workers; and community members, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration between the company and local stakeholders.

Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta, our social impact programmes are rooted in creating equitable opportunities for communities. Supporting differently-abled persons with mobility and hearing aids empowers them to live independently and strengthens community inclusion and empowerment.”

Dr. Abhilash, Medical Officer, PHC Bileimunda, Hemgir, added, “Access to the right assistive devices can significantly improve mobility, communication and overall quality of life for differently abled persons. Vedanta’s initiative is a meaningful step towards enabling healthier, more independent lives within the community.”

Vedanta Aluminium remains committed to driving transformation in its operational areas through initiatives spanning education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. By working 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.

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