Jharsuguda, swa news : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, collaborated with the Jharsuguda district administrationto organisea 10-day Filaria Awareness healthcampaign, which reached out tonearly2.7 lakh people acrossthe district. The company’s efforts played a key role in mobilizing community participation and public health awareness towards combating the incidence of filaria in the region.
The initiative aimed to boost awareness on the prevention and treatment of filaria, a severe vector-borne tropical disease that spreads rapidly during the monsoon season.A wide range of activities were conducted, including awareness camps at key locations within the district and the deployment of an Awareness Ratha (chariot) that disseminated educational information on filaria. Covering all five blocks of the district, the Ratha delivered key health messages through public announcement systems and printed materials. The initiative saw active participation from Vedanta employees, community members, local leaders, and health workers, making it a timely and impactful step towards strengthening community health.The campaign was inaugurated at the Reserve Police Ground, Jharsuguda, in the presence of several distinguished dignitaries, including Mr. Brajabandhu Bhoi (Additional District Magistrate – General), Dr. L.K. Karmi (Additional District Medical& Public Health Officer In-Charge), and Dr. Radha Raman Bhirtia (Additional District Public Health Officer). The dignitaries stressed on the importance of proactive filaria prevention and the timely consumption of medicine to prevent the spread of filaria.
Sharing his views on the impact of the initiative, Mr. Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe in harmonizing industrial growth with community welfare. In partnership with the district administration, the Filaria Awareness campaign demonstrates how collective action can drive transformative impact in public health. We remain deeply committed to supporting initiatives that build healthier and more resilient communities.”
Dr. Radha Raman Bhirtia, Additional District Public Health Officer, Jharsuguda, added, “Collaborations between industry and public health are essential for driving meaningful change. Vedanta’s support in the filaria awareness campaign, especially through the Awareness Ratha, helped us connect with people at the grassroots, raise awareness, and encourage participation. This collaboration has made a meaningful impact on public health and strengthened community trust.”
Through such initiatives, Vedanta continues to foster grassroots development, driving positive change in the lives of local communities while nurturing a sustainable future. 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 and around Jharsuguda, benefiting over 3.5 lakh people each year.
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 2ndin 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.
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