Ensuring quality healthcare is central to Vedanta’s community development efforts, says CEO Rajiv Kumar

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BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 25, 2025

“At Vedanta Aluminium, ensuring access to quality healthcare is a cornerstone of our community development efforts. Through initiatives like the eye camp, we strive to bring essential medical services closer to communities that need them most. These efforts reflect our commitment to empowering communities to lead healthier, more informed lives,” said Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, as the company organised a free eye screening camp at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kashipur block of Rayagada on August 20, 2025.

Conducted in collaboration with the LV Prasad Eye Institute, the camp benefitted over 165 residents from Kashipur block and nearby villages. The initiative focused on early detection of cataract, pterygium, refractive errors and other eye-related conditions, enabling timely treatment and raising awareness on eye health among rural communities.

The camp was inaugurated by Debabrata Mallick, Inspector In-Charge, Kashipur, in the presence of Dr. Netrananda Naik, Head, CHC Kashipur, along with local healthcare workers and community representatives. Appreciating Vedanta Aluminium’s effort, Dr. Naik said, “This initiative has played a crucial role in bridging healthcare gaps in rural areas. We appreciate Vedanta Aluminium’s partnership in advancing eye health awareness and making quality care more accessible to our community.”

Beyond healthcare, Vedanta Aluminium continues to empower local communities through interventions in education, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure development, and grassroots promotion of sports and culture. By collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its initiatives lead to tangible socio-economic progress in Odisha.

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest aluminium producer, contributing 2.42 million tonnes in FY25 — over half of the nation’s total output. A leader in value-added aluminium products serving critical industries, the company ranked 2nd globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium sector, reflecting its strong sustainability practices. With its world-class smelters, alumina refinery, and power plants in India, Vedanta Aluminium is driving emerging applications of aluminium as the “Metal of the Future” for a greener tomorrow.