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PM Modi inaugurates wildlife rescue and conservation hub ‘Vantara’ in Gujarat

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU AHMEDABAD, MARCH 4, 2025 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vantara, a state-of-the-art wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation center in Gujarat on Sunday. Home to over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals across more than 2,000 species, Vantara is a significant step in India’s wildlife conservation efforts. During his visit, PM Modi explored various facilities at the center ...

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Vedanta Aluminium launches Martial Arts Training Centre to empower Jharsuguda youth

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering the youth of Jharsuguda through structured martial arts training. The initiative seeks to equip young individuals with essential self-defence skills, discipline, and the opportunity to compete at national and international levels, fostering a ...

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Vedanta Lanjigarh SDP: Empowering Kalahandi’s rural youth with skills, catalyzing socio-economic growth

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH, FEBRUARY 28, 2025 Vedanta Lanjigarh, a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium and India’s leading producer of smelter-grade alumina, is driving transformative change in Kalahandi’s tribal belt through its Skill Development Programmes (SDP). By focusing on enhancing the employability of rural youth, the programme is not only elevating individual careers but also catalyzing socio-economic change in the region. The ...

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Anant Ambani’s Vantara wins prestigious ‘Prani Mitra’ Award for excellence in animal welfare

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU JAMNAGAR (GUJARAT), FEBRUARY 27, 2025 Vantara, founded by Anant Ambani, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Prani Mitra’ National Award — India’s highest recognition in animal welfare — under the Corporate category. Conferred by the Government of India, the award acknowledges the exceptional contributions of the Radhe Krishna Temple Elephant Welfare Trust (RKTEWT), a Vantara initiative dedicated to ...

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Vedanta Aluminium organizes free eye test camp for 700 drivers in Jharsuguda

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 ...

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Anil Agarwal Foundation to upgrade 100 Anganwadi centres in Rayagada

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU RAYAGADA, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 In a significant move to enhance early childhood care and education in Odisha’s Rayagada district, the Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF), the philanthropic arm of Vedanta, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the district administration to upgrade 100 Anganwadi centres into modern “Nand Ghars.” This initiative aims to support the holistic development of ...

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Paradip Port hospital hosts cancer awareness programme

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU           PARADIP, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 In a significant initiative to raise awareness about cancer and preventive measures, the Paradip Port Authority (PPA) Hospital organized an informative programme focused on “Common Cancers of Male and Female and the Use of Vaccines as Preventive Measures.” The event, held at the PPA Hospital Conference Hall, was conducted in collaboration with HCG Panda ...

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Vedanta’s “Project Sangam” empowers Kalahandi farmers through strawberry cultivation

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU LANJIGARH (KALAHANDI), FEBRUARY 14, 2025 Marking a new milestone in agrarian development, Vedanta Lanjigarh’s flagship initiative, “Project Sangam,” is transforming the rural landscape of Kalahandi by promoting crop diversification and sustainable farming practices. In collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, the initiative has successfully introduced strawberry cultivation, offering local farmers an opportunity to reap the benefits of a ...

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Vedanta Aluminium observes National Deworming Day with extensive health initiative

THEBUSIBNESSBYTES BUREAU JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 On National Deworming Day on February 10, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to community health by organizing a large-scale deworming drive in collaboration with the District Health Department. The event, held at the Ghanshyam Hemlata Vidya Mandir School in Jharsuguda, saw over 1,300 students receiving deworming tablets and suspension ...

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UAIL’s ‘Project Neer’ breathes new life into agriculture in Rayagada

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU BHUBANESWAR, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 Kuguput village, located within Hadiguda Gram Panchayat in Rayagada district, has long faced severe water scarcity, forcing its farmers to rely on rain-fed agriculture that is vulnerable to unpredictable rainfall. In response to this critical challenge, Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), in collaboration with the Bharat Rural Livelihood Foundation (BRLF), has launched Project Neer ...

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