Vedanta’s flagship initiative set to scale further with 20,000 new centres planned in Rajasthan THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI, APRIL 5, 2025 In a remarkable stride towards rural transformation, the Anil Agarwal Foundation’s (AAF) flagship initiative Nand Ghar has crossed a major milestone by modernising 8,044 Anganwadis across 15 states in India. These cutting-edge centres are reshaping the landscape of early ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, APRIL 4, 2025 In a significant step toward strengthening rural economies, Kalahandi Collector Sachin Pawar inaugurated 36 newly constructed shop rooms at the Lanjigarh Rural Haat on Wednesday. The infrastructure was developed through a collaborative effort between Vedanta Aluminium and NABARD, and formally handed over to the Panchayat to enhance market access for the local community. Speaking ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BONGAIGAON, MARCH 28, 2025 NTPC Bongaigaon hosted a Special Vendor Development Program aimed at empowering SC-ST and women entrepreneurs, under the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME. The initiative focused on creating awareness about NTPC’s vendor registration, e-tendering process, and procurement procedures, with a clear vision to promote inclusive development and entrepreneurship. The ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, MARCH 28, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium has taken a major step in improving community health and hygiene through its flagship “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene” (WASH) initiative. The company has installed bio-toilets, solar-powered bore-wells, and water purifiers across key locations in the Kuraloi region of Jharsuguda district, benefiting over 5,500 community members. The initiative aims to address critical issues ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU NEW DELHI/RAJGANGPUR, MARCH 26, 2025 Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the CSR arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), has partnered with Saint-Gobain India Pvt. Ltd (Gyproc Business), a global leader in light and sustainable construction, to introduce specialized training in Drywall and False Ceiling systems. The program, set to be conducted at DBF’s DIKSHa skill development center in Rajgangpur, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU SUNDARGARH (ODISHA), MARCH 26, 2025 Observing World Tuberculosis Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver”, Vedanta Aluminium has launched a TB awareness van, ‘Nikshaya Mitra Vahan’, to reach over 4,500 rural residents in Odisha’s tribal-dominated Sundargarh district. The initiative, flagged off from the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Bileimunda village, aligns with the ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 20, 2025 The Bansidhar and Ila Panda Foundation (BIPF) has awarded the prestigious 12th Shambhavi Puraskar to the Centre for Integrated Rural and Tribal Development (CIRTD) for its transformative contributions to rural development in Odisha. The award recognizes CIRTD’s exceptional efforts in improving the lives of farmers, women, children, and youth in Sundargarh District through a ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, MARCH 20, 2025 The 12-day-long celebrations at Jindal Steel & Power (JSP) in Angul, Odisha, came to a grand conclusion on Thursday with the heartfelt birthday celebration of Chairperson Emeritus, Savitri Jindal. Titled ‘Celebrating The Legacy’, the initiative, which began on March 9th, was a tribute to JSP Chairman Naveen Jindal’s leadership and his family’s ongoing contributions ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU KORAPUT/BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 19, 2025: Reinforcing its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable development, Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has contributed ₹10.10 crore to Saheed Laxman Nayak (SLN) Medical College & Hospital, Koraput. This significant financial assistance is aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the region, particularly benefiting marginalized tribal communities. On behalf of NALCO, ...

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU ANGUL, MARCH 19, 2025 In a pioneering initiative to enhance eye health in rural communities, Jindal Steel & Power (JSP), through its social arm Jindal Foundation, launched a Free Community Eye Check-up Program in Angul. The event, held at Jamunali Village, marked a significant step in JSP’s commitment to improving health and well-being in its peripheral villages, especially ...