THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JANUARY 24, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched its second ‘VeDakshata’ skills training centre in Patrapali, Kolabira block, Jharsuguda district, Odisha. This initiative aims to empower underprivileged youth from Jharsuguda and surrounding areas through placement-linked skill development programs. The centre was inaugurated by Manas Kumar, District Employment Officer, Jharsuguda, alongside other distinguished guests ...
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Kandhamal unites to celebrate National Girl Child Day, pledges a child-marriage-free future
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PHULBANI, JANUARY 24, 2025 In a significant step toward empowering young girls, Kandhamal district observed National Girl Child Day with a district-level stakeholder consultation meeting held at Gandhi Smruti Bhavan, Phulbani. Organized by the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) in collaboration with Humara Bachpan Trust (HBT), the event focused on eradicating child marriage and ensuring a safe, progressive ...
Read More »ISKCON Mayapur elephants to receive lifelong care at Vantara
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAMNAGAR, JANUARY 19, 2025 In a compassionate move that underscores the importance of animal welfare, Vantara, a cutting-edge animal rescue and rehabilitation organization founded by philanthropist Anant Ambani, is preparing to welcome two cow elephants, Bishnupriya, aged 18, and Lakshmipriya, aged 26, from the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Mayapur, near Kolkata. This transfer follows a ...
Read More »Vedanta Lanjigarh showcases transformative community initiatives at 27th Kalahandi Utsav ‘Ghumura’
THEBUSINESSBYTES.COM KALAHANDI, JANUARY 16, 2025 The 27th Kalahandi Utsav – Ghumura 2025 – witnessed an inspiring blend of tradition and progress as Vedanta Lanjigarh, India’s leading producer of metallurgical-grade alumina and a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium, unveiled a stall showcasing its transformative community development initiatives. From the very first day, the stall became a focal point of the festival, captivating ...
Read More »Cultural Confidence or Identity Confusion? Odisha Manaska examines the crisis of Odia youth
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 13, 2025 The sixth edition of Odisha Manaska, a vibrant community discourse platform organized by All Things Odisha, took place on Sunday at the Safe Odisha For Her head office in Saheed Nagar, here. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of around 30 individuals from various fields, who engaged in an in-depth discussion on the theme, ...
Read More »JSP launches awareness campaign to tackle child marriage
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JANUARY 9, 2025 In a move to combat the pervasive issue of child marriage, the Jindal Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility wing of Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), has launched an extensive awareness campaign in Angul district. This initiative aims to enlighten communities on the detrimental impacts of child marriage and galvanize efforts to eradicate this illegal ...
Read More »Unveiling forgotten histories: Dr. Rekha Chaturvedi releases pioneering work on Indian indentured labour in Fiji
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 9, 2025 In a landmark event coinciding with the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, Dr. Rekha Chaturvedi, an eminent author and academician, released her profound work, “Fiji Mein Bhartiyon Ka Itihas Tatha Unka Jeevan (1879 – 1947)” [(The Life and History of Indians in Fiji (1879 – 1947)]. Based on her PhD research, the book was ...
Read More »JSP hosts mega eye check-up camp for truck drivers, enhancing road safety in Angul
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JANUARY 7, 2025 In a significant step towards promoting road safety, Jindal Steel and Power (JSP), in partnership with the Odisha Government, organized a two-day “Eye Check-Up and First Aid Training” camp at the Transport Nagar Phase-2 truck parking area within the JSP campus. This initiative, part of the ongoing Road Safety Week, underscores JSP’s dedication to ...
Read More »Vedanta’s heritage stall steals the show at Chaiti Mahotsav
THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAYAGADA (ODISHA), JANUARY 6, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium’s stall at the Chaiti Mahotsav, held in Odisha’s Rayagada district, emerged as the centerpiece of the festival, drawing the attention of over 25,000 visitors. The stall featured a mesmerizing blend of traditional tribal art forms, including Saura paintings and Dokra art, alongside products crafted by self-help groups (SHGs) under Vedanta’s Project ...
Read More »Dalmia Bharat Foundation partners with OAIC to transform sustainable farming in Rajgangpur
Rajgangpur, December 25, 2024 (TBB Bureau): In a groundbreaking step towards advancing sustainable agriculture, the Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd (DCBL), has partnered with the Odisha Agro Industries Corporation (OAIC) to launch an electric and solar lift irrigation project in Samleimunda village, Rajgangpur. Co-funded by NABARD, this initiative marks a significant milestone in ...
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