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Jharsuguda, June 21, 2024 (TBB Bureau): Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, marked the International Day of Yoga with a series of community yoga sessions aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being. Aligned with this year’s global theme, ‘Yoga for Self and Society,’ the sessions were enthusiastically attended by Vedanta’s employees, their families, and local community members.
International Day of Yoga, observed annually on June 21st, serves to underscore the numerous benefits of yoga for overall health and wellness. At Vedanta Jharsuguda, home to the world’s largest aluminium plant, the celebrations included activities focused on highlighting yoga’s role in achieving good health. These sessions extended beyond the company’s premises to include diverse community groups, such as inmates at Mission Ashra, a home for the destitute, and participants at Jharsuguda Airport, in collaboration with the District Administration and the Rotary Club of Jharsuguda.
Vedanta Jharsuguda has long been committed to enhancing local healthcare accessibility through various initiatives. The company’s initiatives include the establishment of Vedanta Nand Ghars, modernized anganwadis serving as centers for women and child development. These centers provide critical services such as preschool education, nutritious meals for pregnant and lactating women, and healthcare facilitated by auxiliary nurse/midwives. Additionally, Vedanta’s Mobile Health Units deliver doorstep healthcare to remote villages, while advanced diagnostic centers in Jharsuguda and Laikera offer affordable radiology and pathology services.
Sunil Gupta, COO-Vedanta Aluminium & CEO-Vedanta Jharsuguda, emphasized the company’s commitment to community health, stating, “Our initiatives, including community yoga sessions, are part of our holistic approach to sustainable development. We aim to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of both our community and employees.”
“At Vedanta Aluminium, we prioritize community health care through proactive and inclusive initiatives. Underscoring our commitment to ensuring long-term well-being, our diverse activities, such as organizing yoga sessions for the community, highlight the importance of physical and mental health. Our other efforts in this regard, such as regular health camps and robust health infrastructure, also provide essential support to community members. These efforts reflect our dedication to sustainable development and our belief in making a lasting impact on both community and employees’ health,” he added.
Sanjay Jetty, Assistant Vice President, People’s Forum, praised Vedanta’s efforts, stating, “The yoga session at Mission Ashra was engaging and highlighted the importance of leading a healthy life, benefiting our residents tremendously.”
Airport Director, Sandeep Kumar Tiwari, echoed appreciation, saying, “Vedanta’s yoga session at Jharsuguda Airport was a resounding success, underscoring their commitment to community welfare and health promotion.”
Vedanta’s comprehensive social interventions in education, healthcare, livelihood, and skill development benefit approximately 3 lakh people annually across 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas. The company’s sustainability efforts, recognized globally, aim to promote aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for sustainable applications.
With its leadership in aluminium production and commitment to sustainable practices, Vedanta Aluminium continues to drive positive change in the communities it serves, fostering a healthier and more resilient future for all stakeholders.
