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Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has been delivering quality healthcare services to over 35,000 residents across 52 remote villages in Odisha through its flagship Mobile Health Unit (MHU) initiative. Operating in the districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda, the company has conducted more than 2,000 free health camps over the past two years, addressing critical healthcare needs in underserved regions.
Aimed at bridging healthcare gaps in rural Odisha, the MHU camps provide a wide range of free medical services, including general health check-ups, malaria screenings, blood sugar tests, and distribution of essential medicines. Each MHU is fully equipped with diagnostic kits and basic medicines, and is staffed by a qualified doctor, nurse, lab technician, and pharmacist. Beyond immediate medical care, the initiative also emphasizes preventive healthcare through regular awareness sessions, significantly contributing to the well-being of the community.
In Thuamul Rampur block of Kalahandi district, the initiative covers 21 villages. In Kashipur block of Rayagada district, services are extended to 14 villages. In Sundargarh’s Hemgir block, 11 villages benefit from the outreach, while 6 villages are covered in the Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district. The camps commonly treat conditions such as hypertension, gastric issues, fungal infections, anaemia, common cold, joint pain, respiratory infections, diabetes, and skin ailments like scabies.
Preventive health awareness is a key component of the initiative, covering vital topics such as menstrual hygiene, breastfeeding practices, tobacco cessation, deworming, chronic disease management, and seasonal illness prevention.
Nitesh Jha, Medical Officer In-charge, Thuamul Rampur, said, “I appreciate Vedanta’s proactive role in providing healthcare to remote communities. By addressing the basic health needs of residents, they are paving the way for a healthier future and ensuring that even the most underserved populations have access to essential medical care.”
Dr. Netrananda Nayak, Head of the Community Health Centre in Kashipur, added, “I commend Vedanta for delivering doorstep healthcare through its Mobile Health Units in the Kashipur region. This vital initiative is not only enhancing access to healthcare but also fostering greater health awareness among rural communities.”
Vedanta Aluminium continues to drive transformational change in Odisha through focused interventions in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. In close collaboration with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its social initiatives lead to measurable socio-economic progress.
A business of Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium is India’s largest aluminium producer, contributing over 2.37 million tonnes in FY2024 — more than half of the nation’s total output. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that serve critical applications across core industries.
Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium sector, highlighting its commitment to world-class sustainable development practices. With state-of-the-art aluminium smelters, an alumina refinery, and power plants in India, the company continues to advance its vision of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ — driving innovation for a greener tomorrow.
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