Vedanta Aluminium Organises Mega Health Camp for Rural Communities in Sundargarh
By Swagatika Das
Bhubaneswar, May 25 : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, organised a mega health camp at Mundherkhet Gram Panchayat Office in Hemgir block, Sundargarh district, reaching out to more than 200 beneficiaries. The initiative was undertaken by Vedanta as part of its continued efforts to strengthen healthcare access for rural communities in the region covering Mundherkhet, Jharpalam, Garjanjore, and nearby Gram Panchayats (GP). The camp was inaugurated by Mr. Chinmay Kumar Mishra, Assistant Executive Engineer, Hemgir, in the presence of Mr. Sanyasi Bag, Sarpanch, Munderkhet GP, Hemgir.
Bringing quality healthcare to remote regions, the camp offered an array of free 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 free of cost. Additionally, awareness sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention were conducted to promote preventive healthcare and improve long-term community well-being.
Speaking about the company’s community–focussed healthcare initiatives, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta, we recognise the fundamental importance of ensuring accessible healthcare for all. Through such mega health camps, we strive to bolster rural healthcare and create a lasting positive impact on the well-being of our communities. Partnering with the district administration, we will continue to organise more such health interventions to substantially improve the lives of the people in the areas where we operate.
Sanyasi Bag, Sarpanch, Munderkhet GP, Hemgir Block, Sundargarh expressed, “Access to quality healthcare is a challenge in our area, especially for the elderly and women. I thank Vedanta for bringing this camp to our community. It ensured that people received quality medical care and guidance without having to leave the village. This initiative was timely and well-executed.”
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 FY2025. 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.
