THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
JHARSUGUDA,
JANUARY 9, 2026
Vedanta
Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has launched Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan, a monthly safety
awareness programme aimed at extending the company’s strong safety culture
beyond the workplace and into the homes of employees and business partners.
Through structured training sessions and practical safety demonstrations, the
initiative underscores Vedanta’s belief that true safety excellence is built on
robust systems complemented by continuous awareness, preparedness and
confidence — both at work and at home.
The Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan initiative is
designed to empower employees and their families with practical knowledge on
critical aspects of domestic safety, including fire prevention, safe handling
of LPG cylinders, electrical safety and overall household risk management. A key
highlight of the programme is the live fire safety demonstrations, during which
participants are trained to identify potential fire hazards, operate fire
extinguishers correctly and respond effectively during emergency situations.
Family members actively participate in these sessions, making them highly
interactive, engaging and practical.
The inaugural awareness session was
conducted in the presence of senior safety professionals from Vedanta Aluminium
and its business partners, including Debabrata Sarkar, EHS Head – STEAG, and
Vinod Mishra, Consultant to Project Director – STEAG. The session witnessed
enthusiastic participation from employees and their family members. The
initiative concluded with a felicitation ceremony recognising the active
involvement of families, reinforcing a shared sense of responsibility and
collective ownership of safety practices.
Speaking about
the initiative, C. Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda, said, “Safety is the
foundation of sustainable operations and strong communities. With initiatives
such as the Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan,
we are taking decisive steps to ensure that safety awareness reaches every home
associated with Vedanta Jharsuguda. By conducting this program every month, we
aim to build long-term awareness, confidence, and resilience within our
community.”
The Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan further
strengthens Vedanta Jharsuguda’s comprehensive safety-first approach. The plant
is home to Agnivahini, an all-women
firefighting team comprising over 100 members, and features multiple safety
parks that familiarise employees with essential aspects of plant safety. In
addition, the unit regularly conducts mock drills in collaboration with expert
agencies such as the Odisha Directorate of Factories and Boilers, the National
Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Odisha State Disaster Management
Authority (OSDMA).
By
institutionalising Agni Jagrukta Abhiyaan
as a monthly programme, Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda unit is creating a
sustained movement focused on awareness, preparedness and protection. The
initiative stands as a strong testament to the company’s commitment to
safeguarding lives and fostering resilient, safety-conscious communities that
extend well beyond the factory gates.
