Vedanta Aluminium Partners with NDRF for Emergency Response Mock Drill at Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda, swa news : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium,conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) mock drill at its mega aluminium plant in Jharsuguda. Organised in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the initiative aimed to assess on-ground readiness and further strengthen emergency response mechanisms across the world’s largest aluminium plant.

The simulated exercise recreated a scenario involving a mock fire situation at one of the operational units, where joint teams from Vedanta, NDRF, local fire services, and district administration worked together to contain the situation swiftly and safely. The drill also included timely evacuation exercises, first-aid response, and rescue operations to ensure every participating team understood their roles and responsibilities during a real emergency.

The drill was conducted as part of Vedanta Aluminium’s continuous efforts to enhance safety at its operations, focusing on effective and rapid response mechanisms during industrial emergencies such as fire incidents, chemical leakages, or uncontrolledemissions. It sought to evaluate real-time coordination, communication efficiency, and readiness of Vedanta’s emergency response teams alongside national and local authorities.

Archana Das, Assistant Director of Factories and Boilers;Mrityunjay Sabar, Assistant Collector and District Emergency Officer;and Tirthabasi Sahoo, Commandant, NDRF, appreciated Vedanta Aluminium’s efforts in organizing the comprehensive mock drill and lauded the company’s dedication to maintaining high safety standards and preparedness for any unforeseen situation.

Speaking on the occasion,C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsugudasaid,“At Vedanta Aluminium, safety is not just a priority but a core value that defines how we operate. This joint drill with NDRF has provided valuable insights into strengthening our preparedness for any unforeseen situations. Through such collaborations, we continue to reinforce our safety culture and ensure a zero-harm environment for our workforce and the community around us.”

Lauding the company’s efforts,Tirthabasi Sahoo, Commandant, National Disaster Response Force,said,“The collaboration with Vedanta Aluminium highlights how industries and emergency response forces can work together to ensure operational resilience.The company’s commitment to regular mock drills and proactive safety measures reflects its strong focus on preparedness and community safety, a hallmark of responsible business practices.”

Through continuous training, mock drills, and collaboration with national safety agencies, Vedanta Aluminium remains steadfast in its vision of achieving world-class standards in occupational health and safety. The company consistently undertakes initiatives to enhance employee awareness, emergency responsiveness, and community engagement in safety preparedness, both within its operations and in the communities living in their vicinity.

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 2^nd 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.