Bringing quality healthcare to remote regions, the camp offered a wide range of free medical services, including specialized consultations and check-ups covering orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology, ENT, chest and tuberculosis care, along with the distribution of medicines at no cost.
The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Pradosh Kumar Panda, Block Public Health Officer (CHC Thuamul Rampur), along with local healthcare professionals and community representatives, marking a collaborative effort to strengthen grassroots healthcare access.
Speaking on the initiative, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Ensuring access to quality healthcare is a cornerstone of our development efforts. Through such initiatives, we strive to strengthen rural healthcare by brining essential medical services closer to those who need them the most. These efforts reflect our commitment to empowering people to lead healthier, more informed lives.”
To date, Vedanta Aluminium has organised more than 35 health camps across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, providing free consultations, medicines, and diagnostic services in underserved regions. The company also conducts regular specialised eye camps, enabling early detection and treatment of vision-related issues, and partners with the government on marquee health programs like Swarna Prashan. These efforts, complemented by mobile health units and awareness drives, underline Vedanta Aluminium’s holistic approach to rural healthcare.
Vedanta Aluminium remains dedicated to empowering local communities through promoting education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. These efforts underline Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to driving transformation within and beyond its operational areas, fostering a sense of community contribution towards the overall growth and advancement of Odisha. By collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium, i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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