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THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU
JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to workforce well-being and road safety by conducting a free eye test camp for drivers in Jharsuguda, Odisha. Organized in collaboration with Trilochan Netralaya, Jharsuguda, the initiative aimed to ensure early detection of vision impairments and promote safer driving conditions.
Through this initiative, 700 drivers have undergone comprehensive eye screening, with those in need of corrective measures receiving free prescription glasses. Vedanta Aluminium plans to expand the initiative further, targeting a total of 1,000 drivers to ensure they have access to essential eye care support for their daily operations.
Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Sunil Gupta, COO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Our drivers are integral to our operations, and their well-being is of utmost importance to us. Ensuring good vision is a crucial step towards helping them perform their duties effectively and reducing road risks.”
Drivers who participated in the camp expressed their appreciation for the initiative. Bajrang Yadav, one of the beneficiaries, shared his gratitude, saying, “I want to thank Vedanta for organizing this eye check-up camp. It was a thoughtful initiative that will benefit the driver community. Receiving free glasses has been helpful, and it’s reassuring to know that our health and safety are being taken care of by the company.”
Vedanta Aluminium continues to uphold its core value of ‘care’ and strengthen its commitment to health and safety. The company’s proactive initiatives reflect its focus on fostering a safer working environment and supporting the well-being of the workforce.
A business of Vedanta Limited, Vedanta Aluminium is India’s largest producer of aluminium, contributing over half of the country’s total aluminium production, with an output of 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. The company is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications across core industries. Notably, Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, underscoring its dedication to sustainable development. With world-class aluminium smelters, an alumina refinery, and power plants in India, the company is driving the emergence of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
