Jharsuguda, Odisha;28thNovember, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, observed World Diabetes Day across villages in Jharsuguda, in collaboration with the District Health Department. Aligned with the theme “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”, the health campaign raised awareness about diabetes, its prevention, and the importance of early detection among the local community.
More than200 residents of Bhurkamundatook part in the health campaign and underwent Random Blood Sugar (RBS) testing to assess their health status and identify potential risks. The free-of-cost testing, along with the consultations, formed the cornerstone of the initiative, helping people to take proactive steps towards managing their health.
Dr.Dolamani Patel, Head of the Non-Communicable Disease Department, Jharsuguda, conducted a session that provided valuable insights on diabetes management and lifestyle modifications. Speaking at the event, she emphasized, “Diabetes is one of the most common yet pressing public health challenges today. Through initiatives like these, we can empower communities with the knowledge and tools to manage this condition effectively and improve their quality of life.”
Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, spoke about the company’s commitment to community welfare, stating, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe that a healthy community is the foundation of a prosperous society. We are dedicated to enhancing healthcare access in remote parts of Odisha and raising awareness on critical health issues like diabetes. Through our consistent efforts, we aim to positively impact the lives of the communities around our operations.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s partnership with the District Health Department and the active participation of local community demonstrates the power of community engagement in tackling public health challenges. This World Diabetes Day initiative not only served as a one-time event but also set a precedent for ongoing healthcare initiatives for the benefit of the local community.
Vedanta’s social interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, livelihood, skill development, grassroots sports, art & culture, with a focus on women and child development, reach out to nearly 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas, benefiting over 3 lakh people in a year. It empowers almost5,000 women from over 350 SHGs, provides doorstep healthcare services to about 50,000 people annually, gives educational support to more than 13,000 students, has planted almost 1.50 lakh trees in partnership with locals at the community level.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 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.
