The Business Bytes
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
JHARSUGUDA, MAY 7, 2025
In a strong demonstration of its commitment to community health and well-being, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked World Malaria Day 2025 by launching an intensive, week-long health awareness and screening campaign across 28 villages and an old-age home in Jharsuguda, Odisha.
Conducted in collaboration with the District Health Department and the National Health Mission, Odisha, the campaign aimed to combat malaria through proactive outreach, education, and testing. Vedanta’s Mobile Health Unit (MHU) and a dedicated team of field volunteers conducted live awareness sessions, educating community members on the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of malaria. To ensure inclusivity and better understanding, informational materials in Odia were widely distributed.
In a key component of the campaign, door-to-door malaria testing was conducted using rapid diagnostic kits, reaching over 2,000 people. The initiative significantly enhanced community preparedness while reaffirming Vedanta Aluminium’s long-standing commitment to preventive healthcare and sustainable development in its areas of operation.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer – Vedanta Aluminium, said: “At Vedanta, we believe that inclusive and sustainable development begins with healthy communities. This campaign for World Malaria Day reflects our dedication to proactive, on-ground healthcare interventions in collaboration with local health authorities. Together, we aim to build resilient, disease-free communities.”
Beneficiaries expressed gratitude for the initiative. Khirabati Patel, a resident of Siriapali village, shared: “The team clearly explained how malaria spreads and how we can protect ourselves. They tested us at our doorstep, and now we feel much safer. I truly appreciate Vedanta for this initiative.”
This campaign is part of Vedanta Aluminium’s broader strategy to deliver high-impact health and social interventions, transforming lives and fostering inclusive, community-centric growth.
As India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium manufactured 2.42 million tonnes in FY25 — more than half of the nation’s total output. The company leads in value-added aluminium products used across critical industries and ranked 2nd globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium sector, underlining its global leadership in sustainable practices.
With world-class facilities across India, Vedanta Aluminium continues to drive the use of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’, powering a greener, more sustainable tomorrow.
