Bhubaneswar, swa news : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, marked World AIDS Day 2025 with an extensive public-health outreach across Odisha, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to community wellbeing.In collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), Odisha State AIDS Control Society (OSACS), district health departments and educational institutions, the company mobilised students, frontline workers and rural communities to spread awareness on HIV/AIDS prevention, early testing, and stigma reduction.
World AIDS Day is a reminder that sustained public health awareness and community participation are central to preventing transmission and supporting affected individuals. Vedanta Aluminium has long championed public health through initiatives in maternal and child welfare, WASH, healthcare access, and disease prevention, working closely with the government and civil society partners tostrengthen health systems.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe that health and wellbeing are the foundation of sustainable communities. From preventive healthcare and maternal-child welfare to awareness on critical issues like HIV/AIDS, our efforts span every facet of public health. By working closely with government agencies, health institutions and local communities, we aim to build an environment where every individual feels informed, supported and empowered to seek care without fear or stigma.”
At Lanjigarh, home to the company’s alumina refinery, a week–long awareness drive featured drawing competitions, college-level awareness sessions and a community rally. Students also engaged truck drivers with informative leaflets, reinforcing safe practices and encouraging timely testing among high-mobility groups.
AtJharsuguda, where Vedanta Aluminium operates the world’s largest aluminium plant, a large-scale awareness rally in collaboration with OSACS and NACO was organized, involvingmore than 250 students from schools, nursing institutions and NGOs. The rally spread messaging on prevention and inclusivity. Senior district health officials addressed participants on early diagnosis and the need for empathy and community support for people living with HIV.
At the company’s mining locationsacrossJamkhani, Ghogharpalli, Kuraloi, and Sijimali, rallies, awareness talks and interactive competitions engaged over 600students.. Health experts from the local PHC highlighted symptoms, transmission modes and preventive measures.
Through these coordinated efforts, Vedanta Aluminium reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening community health, promoting informed dialogue, and supporting national efforts to eliminate stigma around HIV/AIDS. The company will continue to invest in awareness-led interventions that empower communities to make informed health choices.
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