Vedanta Aluminium Leads Cancer Awareness Drive in Communities Around its Lanjigarh Operations
Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, 9th February 2026: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer ofaluminium, recently conducted a comprehensive two‑day cancer awareness campaign inthe communities around its Lanjigarh alumina refinery, reinforcing its long‑standingcommitment to patient‑friendly cancer care in rural Odisha and Chhattisgarh. The initiativeempowered local residents with vital knowledge on cancer prevention, early detection, andaccessible treatment pathways, reaching more than 500 people, including frontline healthworkers and students.
As part of the campaign, a community‑centric outreach was conducted in Kankeri village,where residents engaged directly with doctors to understand cancer detection, treatment,and recovery. By bridging medical expertise with grassroots outreach, the programmedelivered life‑saving awareness to some of the region’s most remote areas. The initiativealso featured specialised sessions led by medical experts, tailored for frontline healthworkers, students, and community members. Inaugurated at the Lanjigarh Block Office, theprogramme began with awareness sessions for Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and ASHAworkers.
The initiative also reached local educational institutions, including SSD School andBanipanga Girls’ High School. Students were sensitised on early symptoms and the lifestylefactors that influence long-term health. By engaging young people, the campaign aimed tobreak social stigma around cancer and inspire students to serve as health ambassadorswithin their families and communities. By engaging young people, the campaignaimed to break social stigma around cancer and inspire students to serve as healthambassadors within their families and communities.
Speaking on the initiative, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO – Vedanta AluminaBusiness, said, “We firmly believe that access to quality healthcare is a catalyst for socio-economic progress. At Vedanta Lanjigarh, we are dedicated to making a positive impact onthe well-being of the communities around us. Through targeted interventions in cancer care,we strive to elevate the collective health standards in Kalahandi, contributing to the holisticdevelopment of the region.”
The sessions successfully highlighted clear healthcare pathways and reinforced Vedanta’scommitment to strengthening medical access across its operational areas. With high‑endpatient care available at the Lanjigarh hospital and advanced cancer care servicessupported at the BMC facility in Chhattisgarh, the company continues to expand community-focused healthcare beyond awareness into tangible, long-term support. By providing thepeople of Lanjigarh with direct access to medical expertise and linking them withhigher‑level care when needed, Vedanta ensures that community well‑being remains acornerstone of its growth journey in Odisha’s tribal heartland.
