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DELHI, AUGUST 28, 2026
Vedanta Aluminium,
India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated Raksha Bandhan across its
operations in Lanjigarh, Jharsuguda, BALCO and its coal mines through a series
of initiatives aimed at taking the festival’s values of gratitude, protection
and togetherness beyond traditional celebrations.
As part of the
celebrations, the company dispatched over 1,000 handcrafted rakhis and festive
gifts to soldiers serving in some of the country’s most remote border regions,
while also providing rural women artisans a platform to showcase their
handcrafted creations and recognising the contributions of frontline security
personnel.
At Lanjigarh, the
festival became an occasion to convey gratitude to soldiers serving far from
home. Vedanta Aluminium sent over 1,000 handcrafted rakhis, traditional sweets,
festive banners and locally crafted figurines, reflecting the region’s rich
tribal art and cultural heritage, to soldiers serving in Siachen, Sikkim,
Arunachal Pradesh and the Rajasthan border sector.
The consignments
carried messages of appreciation and solidarity from local communities for
personnel guarding the nation in difficult and remote conditions.
The celebrations also
recognised security personnel closer to the company's operations, with
employees tying rakhis to representatives of the Odisha Industrial Security
Force (OISF), Security Intelligence Services (SIS) and the Lanjigarh Police
Station in honour of their role in maintaining safety and security across the
region.
Speaking on the
significance of the initiatives, Rajesh Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said,
“The festival of Raksha Bandhan represents protection, gratitude, and community
bonding, values that form the core of our organizational philosophy. This year,
we are proud to transform our festive celebrations into meaningful action by
honoring the selfless service of our armed forces guarding remote borders,
while simultaneously creating economic opportunities for local women artisans.
By linking traditional craft with sustainable livelihoods and engaging young
minds in environmental care, we aim to deliver long-term social value across
our host communities.”
The initiative sought
to underline that the spirit of Raksha Bandhan transcends geography and
circumstances.
Sharing his
appreciation, an Indian Army Officer stationed in Lachung, North Sikkim, said,
“Miles may separate us and snow may surround us, but the bond of the rakhi
knows no distance. Thank you to the Vedanta team for remembering the soldiers
guarding the nation from the snow-clad mountains of Lachung.”
For soldiers deployed
in remote locations, the gesture carried particular significance. An Indian
Army soldier deployed along the Rajasthan border said, “For a soldier standing
guard in a remote field location, a rakhi carries the love, blessings, and emotions
of a sister. The feeling that someone sitting in Lanjigarh is thinking about a
soldier serving miles away is truly overwhelming and renews our motivation to
serve the nation.”
In Jharsuguda,
Vedanta Aluminium used the festive season to promote sustainable livelihoods
and environmentally conscious craftsmanship through Project Subhalaxmi Udyogini
and Project Vedkala, initiatives focused on women entrepreneurship and the
promotion of traditional crafts.
Women artisans
associated with the programmes showcased a range of handmade rakhis made from
jute, coir and upcycled materials, blending creativity with sustainability. By
connecting traditional craftsmanship with contemporary eco-conscious practices,
the initiative provided artisans a platform to showcase their work while
encouraging greener festive choices.
At BALCO, the
festival was an occasion to celebrate bonds of mutual respect and appreciation
within the workplace. Members of local Self-Help Groups (SHGs) tied rakhis to
members of the senior management as well as representatives from the Fire,
Safety and Security teams, recognising their contributions and reinforcing the
spirit of gratitude and togetherness associated with Raksha Bandhan.
Across Vedanta
Aluminium’s coal mines, the festival was observed through initiatives
celebrating community spirit and mindful living.
At Jamkhani Coal
Mine, Raksha Bandhan festivities organised in association with Om Shanti Brahma
Kumaris brought together employees, stakeholders and community members in the
spirit of harmony and mutual respect.
Meanwhile, at Kuraloi
Coal Mine, nearly 50 students reimagined everyday waste into handcrafted
rakhis, turning the festival into a lesson in creativity, resourcefulness and
environmental stewardship.
Through these initiatives,
Vedanta Aluminium said it continues to build on its commitment to creating
meaningful and lasting impact across its communities by nurturing local
aspirations, supporting sustainable livelihoods, preserving cultural heritage
and encouraging community participation.
The company said its approach seeks to contribute to development that is both inclusive and enduring.
As India’s largest producer of aluminium, Vedanta Aluminium remains focused on growing together with its communities and creating opportunities that enable people and regions to thrive.
