THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KUTCH (GUJARAT), JULY 15, 2025 In a significant stride towards ecological restoration, the Gujarat Forest Department, in collaboration with Vantara — a premier wildlife rescue and conservation initiative founded by Anant Ambani — has reintroduced 20 spotted deer into a 70-hectare protected zone within the Banni Grasslands. This carefully coordinated effort aims to enhance biodiversity in one of ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, JULY 14, 2025 In a powerful drive to foster community engagement across India’s villages, towns, and metro cities, children from SOS Children’s Villages India, who are part of Bal Panchayats, are taking to the streets with compelling performances that champion child rights and development. Through vibrant street plays, these young change-makers are raising awareness about the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, JULY 2, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon launched the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025 on Tuesday with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of purpose. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Masanda Partin, District Commissioner, Kokrajhar; Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon; and Kasturi Maitra, President of the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club. Now in its fourth year, the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 2, 2025 Reaffirming its steadfast commitment to community welfare, the Jindal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Jindal Steel & Power, has once again played a vital role in the grand Rath Yatra festival of Puri. Marking its 11th consecutive year of service, the Foundation has already provided more than 10 lakh freshly cooked, nutritious, and hygienic ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JULY 2, 2025 Devbhoomi, Jindal Nagar, transformed into a vibrant epicentre of spirituality and devotion as it celebrated the auspicious occasion of Hera Panchami on Tuesday with grandeur and grace. The sacred event, deeply rooted in the Jagannath tradition, was marked by elaborate rituals, vibrant processions, and the collective faith of thousands of devotees. The revered Pratham ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JULY 1, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked the commencement of the iconic Rath Yatra festival in Puri with a host of thoughtful and inclusive initiatives aimed at fostering community welfare, cultural reverence, and spiritual devotion. The company’s contributions once again reinforced its unwavering commitment to preserving Odisha’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Every ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, JUNE 20, 2025 In the run-up to International Day of Yoga, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) launched a series of eco-friendly activities under its “Harit Yoga” initiative, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and holistic well-being. A cleanliness drive was carried out on Thursday at the creek side of the Mausi Maa Temple, where PPA employees, local community ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU PARADIP, JUNE 19, 2025 Blending wellness with maritime spirit, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) today conducted an extraordinary yoga session aboard Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Vijaya, setting a unique tone for the upcoming International Yoga Day 2025 celebrations. Organized in collaboration with the Art of Living’s Paradip branch, the event reflected a shared commitment to health, harmony, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, JUNE 19, 2025 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, NTPC Bongaigaon conducted a medical examination and identification camp on June 10, 2025, under the ambit of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) 2025. The initiative aims to foster equal opportunities and holistic development for underprivileged girls in the region. The camp was formally inaugurated by ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 18, 2025 As part of its commitment to health and well-being, Navaratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has launched a series of wellness initiatives in the run-up to the International Day of Yoga 2025, to be observed on June 21. Highlighting its focus on holistic wellness, NALCO is set to host a Mega Yoga Camp ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 18, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organized a two-day Grappling Training Camp at the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre in Jharsuguda, attracting participation from over 50 enthusiastic young martial artists. The camp was led by Arko Dasgupta, Technical Director of the Grappling Committee of India and a seasoned grappling trainer. Launched earlier this ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 17, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has lauded the outstanding academic performance of students in Jharsuguda, crediting the success in part to its flagship digital learning initiative, Project Vidyagraha. The district has achieved an impressive third rank among Odisha’s 30 districts in the Annual High School Certificate (AHSC) examination results, recording a stellar 97.87% ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 16, 2025 Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) has been conferred with the prestigious Greentech Awards 2025 in two distinguished categories — Agriculture Promotion and Welfare of Elder Persons — at a ceremony held in New Delhi on June 14. The recognition celebrates JSP’s impactful community development initiatives through its social responsibility arm, the Jindal Foundation, marking ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 14, 2025 In a major step towards reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability, Vedanta Aluminium — India’s largest producer of aluminium — has launched a groundbreaking plantation drive titled “Mo Gachha Mo Parivar” (My Tree, My Family) in Odisha’s Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. The campaign, which marks World Environment Day 2025, aims to plant over 1,00,000 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 11, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched a wide range of summer relief initiatives aimed at mitigating heat stress and ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water in rural communities surrounding its operations in Odisha. The company has also introduced several measures to support the health and wellbeing of its employees working at ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, JUNE 10, 2025 In a bold step towards sustainable agriculture, the Jindal Foundation on Tuesday launched its flagship initiative, ‘Jindal Krishi Seva,’ a comprehensive program promoting natural farming and millet cultivation across Angul district. The initiative reflects the vision of Naveen Jindal, three-time Member of Parliament from Kurukshetra and Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), who ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, JUNE 10, 2025 In an era where water is becoming one of the most precious natural resources, Vedanta Aluminium — India’s largest aluminium producer — is pioneering transformative efforts in sustainable water management. With a bold vision to become Water Positive by 2030, the company is setting new standards for environmental responsibility in the industrial sector. Vedanta ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, JUNE 9, 2025 Once synonymous with poverty and limited access to basic healthcare, Kalahandi is quietly undergoing a transformative journey. At the heart of this change is the Maa Santoshi Jankalyan (MSJK) Hospital, a beacon of hope for thousands in this historically underserved district of Odisha. For decades, families across the remote terrain of Lanjigarh faced critical ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MAY 31, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World No Tobacco Day by organizing a series of awareness camps across Keldamal, Barhamunda, and Gudigaon villages near its Jharsuguda operations. Conducted through its Mobile Health Unit (MHU) initiative, the campaign aimed to educate rural communities about the dangers of tobacco consumption and promote healthier lifestyle ...

THEBUSINESSBYTESS BUREAU LUCKNOW, MAY 30, 2025 As part of the ongoing Swachhta Pakhwada campaign being observed from May 16 to 31, 2025, a tree plantation drive was organized on May 30 at the NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ) premises in Lucknow. The event was led by N. S. Rao, Regional Executive Director (North), in the esteemed presence of Samiran Sinha ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 30, 2025 On Menstrual Hygiene Day, celebrated globally on May 28, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, took a significant step towards empowering women and improving public health. The company launched a week-long initiative across its Odisha operations, reaffirming its commitment to women’s health and menstrual hygiene awareness. Menstrual Hygiene Day aims to break the ...

 THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 29, 2025 Hindalco Industries Limited, a company of the Aditya Birla Group, has launched a major rural development initiative — Project Basudha — across 16 villages in the Hirakud region of Sambalpur district, Odisha. Designed to bring transformative change to farming communities, the project is a multi-pronged effort to enhance livelihoods through sustainable agriculture, scientific livestock ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 28, 2025 Kalahandi district was once among the most poverty-stricken regions of Odisha, plagued by pervasive challenges such as poverty, low literacy rates, poor connectivity, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and limited access to safe drinking water. The area’s potential remained largely untapped due to a scarcity of small-scale industries, fragile livelihood options, and minimal educational and health ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 26, 2025 Kalahandi, once synonymous with deprivation and despair, has undergone a silent revolution in recent decades. With the establishment of Vedanta’s alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, the seeds of development were sown — and at the heart of this transformation lies DAV Vedanta International School, the first English-medium school in the district. Since its inception in ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MAY 24, 2025 In a thoughtful initiative aimed at supporting students during the monsoon season, the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts, donated 123 umbrellas to all students of Chedamari LP School under the Kalipukhuri Village Council Development Committee (VCDC), Kokrajhar. The donation drive was led by Kasturi Maitra, President ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 24, 2025 In a significant step towards improving healthcare access in remote areas, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organised a mega health camp at the Mundherkhet Gram Panchayat Office in Hemgir block of Sundargarh district. Over 200 residents from Mundherkhet, Jharpalam, Garjanjore, and neighbouring villages benefitted from the day-long camp, which delivered a wide ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 22, 2025 On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, has launched a series of ambitious initiatives aimed at preserving biodiversity and revitalizing natural habitats across its operational regions. These initiatives encompass a wide array of impactful actions, including the rescue and safe release of over a thousand ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MAY 21, 2025 As part of the Swachhata Pakhwada observance from May 16 to 31, 2025, the Bardwi Shikla Ladies Club of NTPC Bongaigaon organized a special awareness programme on May 21 at Salakati ME School in Kokrajhar, Assam. The initiative aimed to promote hygiene awareness among schoolchildren, with a focused session on menstrual hygiene management for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, MAY 21, 2025 NTPC’s flagship “Mother Plant” at Singrauli has inaugurated its annual summer-session of the Girl Empowerment Mission (GEM) workshop, scheduled to run from May 20 to June 18, 2025. The opening ceremony was conducted with great enthusiasm, in the presence of senior leadership and distinguished guests. The month-long residential program was formally inaugurated by N.S. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 21, 2025 India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta, is transforming the water landscape in Kalahandi district through its innovative “Sangam Watershed Project.” By leveraging cutting-edge technology and adopting a participatory development model, the project is building sustainable water infrastructure across 41 villages surrounding Lanjigarh. This initiative ensures consistent water availability for both drinking and agricultural use — ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, MAY 21, 2025 In a significant stride towards transforming the lives of vulnerable communities, SOS Children’s Villages India has enabled families across the country to achieve remarkable financial independence through its flagship Family Strengthening Programme (FSP). Operating across 28 locations in 22 states, the initiative has helped participating families increase their incomes by up to 322 ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KALAHANDI, MAY 17, 2025 In a transformative initiative to bolster women’s entrepreneurship in one of Odisha’s most underserved regions, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has extended critical support to women-led self-help groups (SHGs) in Gunpur village of Kalahandi district. As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, the company has provided essential machinery for ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 15, 2025 Demonstrating its steadfast commitment to inclusive and sustainable development, Runaya, a pioneering manufacturing company, has successfully completed the renovation of key educational infrastructure across rural Jharsuguda in Western Odisha. As part of its flagship social initiative, Project Laadli, the effort marks a significant step in transforming learning environments for underserved communities. The renovation project ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, MAY 15, 2025 In a stirring salute to India’s armed forces and a rousing celebration of national unity, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) on Thursday staged a spectacular Tiranga Yatra through its Angul steel complex, commemorating the emphatic success of Operation Sindoor — a recent military mission that has already entered the annals of India’s modern defence ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 14, 2025 In a bold step toward transforming rural healthcare in Odisha, Centurion University of Technology and Management has launched its pioneering ‘Healthcare on Wheels’ initiative, making history as the first university in the state to roll out a fully equipped mobile medical unit dedicated to underserved and remote communities. The initiative represents a monumental leap ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 09, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to women empowerment by showcasing a broad spectrum of its pioneering women development initiatives at the ICC INWEC Business Mela 2025. Organized by the Indian National Women Entrepreneurs Council (INWEC) under the aegis of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the event celebrated the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MAY 7, 2025 In a powerful testament to resilience and quality education, students from Gram Vikas’ four residential schools have delivered outstanding results in the 2024-25 Class 10 board examinations. Out of 159 students who appeared from Ganjam, Gajapati, and Kalahandi districts, an impressive 91 scored above 60 per cent, and three of the schools recorded a ...

THEBUSINESSBYYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, APRIL 28, 2025 As the world unites to celebrate Earth Day 2025 under the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” Vedanta Aluminium’s remarkable efforts stand out as a shining example of meaningful environmental stewardship. In Odisha’s dynamic industrial landscape, the company has marked a significant milestone in its sustainability journey with the successful completion of its ambitious Matri ...

THEBUSINESSBYYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, April 27, 2025 With the mercury soaring and forest fires becoming alarmingly frequent, Odisha finds its rich green cover under siege. Spanning 52,156 square kilometres — over 33 percent of the state’s total area — Odisha’s forests have faced devastating impacts, with the Forest Department recording 19,892 incidents of fire between January 1 and April 25, 2025. ...

THEBUSINESSBYYTES BUREAU BHAWANIPATNA (KALAHANDI), APRIL 26, 2025 In a concerted effort to bolster community health and combat malaria, Vedanta Aluminium spearheaded an extensive awareness campaign across Kalahandi’s remote tribal regions to mark World Malaria Day. Focused primarily on the villages of Nakrundi and Gunpur, as well as other isolated pockets, the initiative saw overwhelming participation from local residents and reaffirmed ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 24, 2025 Once emblematic of poverty, deprivation, and disease, Odisha’s Kalahandi district has witnessed a stunning transformation over the past two decades. Once plagued by inadequate health infrastructure and an unrelenting malaria epidemic, the region is now emerging as a model of grassroots healthcare reform — thanks to Vedanta Aluminium’s long-term commitment to community well-being. For ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH (ODISHA), APRIL 24, 2025 In a resounding stride towards empowering grassroots sporting talent, Vedanta Aluminium has announced the expansion of its archery training initiative in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, targeting the grooming of over 80 budding tribal archers. The ambitious move will see Olympian Rahul Banerjee, one of India’s most decorated archers, step in as chief mentor, lending ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 22, 2025 As Earth Day 2025 casts global attention on the environmental challenges of our time, a stark warning emerges from one of India’s leading child welfare organizations: children, particularly those from marginalized communities, are bearing the heaviest burden of the climate crisis. Sumanta Kar, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages India, issued a powerful call ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 22, 2025 In a remarkable stride towards transforming education in Odisha, Aditya Aluminium, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, has launched Mini Science Centres across five schools in Sambalpur district, igniting a new era of STEM learning for nearly 700 students. Driven by a vision to make science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 21, 2025 As the world gathers to observe Earth Day 2025 on April 22, this year’s theme — ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ — resonates as a timely call to action. It reminds us that the responsibility of protecting and nurturing our planet rests squarely on our collective shoulders. Amidst Odisha’s rapidly evolving industrial ecosystem, Vedanta Aluminium ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, APRIL 21, 2025 “Vedanta has consistently exemplified its dedication to community development. Their generous contribution towards the construction of the Administrative Building of the District Athletics Association in Jharsuguda, along with their continued support for grassroots initiatives like this hockey league, are truly commendable,” said Suresh Pujari, Revenue Minister of Odisha, as he lauded Vedanta Aluminium’s unwavering ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHAWANIPATNA, APRIL 20, 2025 In a vibrant celebration of World Art Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to cultural preservation and community development by promoting Odisha’s indigenous art at a special event held in the tribal heartland of Kalahandi district. Organised by Vedanta’s Sijimali Bauxite team, the cultural program was hosted at Eklavya ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA; APRIL 19, 2025 Reinforcing its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sports, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has extended its support to the Inter-State Under-17 Girls’ Five-a-Side Hockey Tournament being held in Jharsuguda. The tournament, organized in collaboration with the Jharsuguda District Hockey Association, is taking place at the Hockey Stadium in H. ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LUCKNOW, APRIL 17, 2025 The timeless beauty of India’s folk heritage took center stage at the NTPC Northern Region Headquarters (NRHQ) in Lucknow during an enriching eight-day Madhubani Painting Workshop, organized by the Utara Ladies Club. Designed to celebrate and promote traditional Indian art, the initiative saw enthusiastic participation from lady employees, club members, and children alike. Spearheaded ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BIJAHAN, APRIL 16, 2025 As part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives under the Bijahan mining project, Mahanadi Mines & Minerals Pvt. Ltd. organized a free eye check-up camp for residents of Bijahan village in Sundargarh district on Wednesday. The camp aimed to enhance access to essential healthcare services for the local community. A total of ...