Vedanta Aluminium Empowers Differently-Abled Persons in Odisha with Mobility and Hearing Aids
By Sneha Ganguly
Bhubaneswar,Dec. 13: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community development by providing mobility and hearing assistive devices to differently-abled persons in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts of Odisha.
As part of this initiative, the company supported 20 individuals across Chattabar, Kudaloi, Piplimal, and Banjari Gram Panchayats with wheelchairs and hearing aids.Furthering this effort, the company will extend support to 30 community members, enabling themto lead independent lives.
Theassistive devices were distributed in the presence of Dr. Abhilash, Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre, Bileimunda;Shri. Rangadhar Dila, PiplimalSarpanch;ASHA workers;and community members, reinforcing the spirit of collaboration between the company and local stakeholders.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta, our social impact programmesare rooted in creating equitable opportunities for communities. Supporting differently-abled persons with mobility and hearing aids empowers them to live independently and strengthens community inclusion and empowerment.”
Dr. Abhilash, Medical Officer, PHC Bileimunda,Hemgir, added, “Access to the right assistive devices can significantly improve mobility, communication and overall quality of life for differently abled persons.Vedanta’s initiative is a meaningful step towards enabling healthier, more independent lives within the community.”
Vedanta Aluminium remains committed to driving transformation in its operational areasthrough initiatives spanning education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. By working closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress in its operational areas.
