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BALCO Reaffirms Commitment to a Safe, Smart, and Inclusive Workplace on Labour Day

3rd May 2025

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Balconagar, 3rd May 2025 – Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, marked Labour Day by reaffirming its commitment to building a workplace that is safe, smart, and inclusive. With more than 11,000 employees and business partners across its operations, BALCO continues to drive a culture where safety is of utmost priority, digitalisation shapes everyday work, and physical and mental well-being is actively supported.

At BALCO, safety is a shared responsibility grounded in discipline and accountability. Every individual who enters the plant adheres to stringent safety rules. Additionally, monthly plant-wide discussions on topics such as fire and road safety reinforce a strong safety culture  across teams. These engagements are supported by AI-powered monitoring systems and digital safety displays that identify risks and ensure safety compliance, strengthening BALCO’s long-term commitment to Zero Harm, a workplace where every individual returns home safely.

BALCO’s digital transformation endeavours support the people behind its operations, making work safer and more efficient. In critical areas like potlines, immersive AR/VR training has enabled employees to prepare for complex tasks in safe and controlled environments. Material movement and cast house functions now operate with greater visibility through real-time dashboards and automated tracking systems. From inventory processing to interlock protection, digital tools are helping teams respond faster and reduce routine strain.

Health and well-being at BALCO begin at the workplace, where preventive care is embedded into daily operations through regular screenings and health check-ups. The shopfloor employees and their families have access to BALCO’s 100-bed multispecialty hospital, offering advanced medical care across a wide range of specialisations. BALCO’s focus on health goes beyond physical care, with equal emphasis on mental well-being. Employees also have access to a mental wellness application, offering confidential support and resources. Enhancing the quality of life, BALCO also organises various marathons, tournaments, and fitness initiatives, strengthening community bonds alongside physical well-being. Together, these efforts reflect a workplace that prioritises both professional and personal growth.

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Kumar, CEO and Director, BALCO, said, “This Labour Day, we reflect on the true strength of BALCO – our people. Every milestone we reach is built on their resilience, commitment, and care for one another. Our responsibility is to keep building an environment where they feel safe, empowered, and supported.”

Santoshi Chauhan, a housekeeping employee associated with the Safety Department at BALCO, shared, “At BALCO, safety isn’t just a rule—it’s a way of life. We don’t begin our day without adhering to basic safety practices; it’s become second nature. That culture of discipline makes me feel confident, valued, and proud to be part of a workplace where care and safety go hand in hand.”

BALCO continues to strengthen its workplace culture through structured platforms that drive awareness, participation, and ownership:

  • Suraksha Sankalp, BALCO’s flagship safety event, is conducted every month to reinforce safety awareness.
  • Through Sahbhagita, BALCO celebrates the ideas and efforts of employees and partners.
  • BALCO’s employees actively participate in sports and recreation through events like the BALCO Premier League, volleyball tournaments, and community marathons.
About BALCO:

Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, operating a 0.57 million tonne per annum aluminium smelter in Korba, Chhattisgarh. It is part of Vedanta’s Aluminium Business, a division of Vedanta Limited, which is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium, i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. For more information, please log on to www.balcoindia.com

For more information, please contact:

Shuchi Mishra
Head – PR & Communications,BALCO
Shuchi.Mishra@vedanta.co.in

Disclaimer:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” – that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “should” or “will.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. For us, uncertainties arise from the behaviour of financial and metals markets including the London Metal Exchange, fluctuations in interest and or exchange rates and metal prices; from future integration of acquired businesses; and from numerous other matters of national, regional, and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive or regulatory nature. These uncertainties may cause our actual future results to be materially different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.

About Vedanta Limited:

Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa, Namibia, and Australia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. Under the aegis of Vedanta Cares, the flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Vedanta and its group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020, and were conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2020, CSR Health Impact Award 2020, CII National Award 2020 for Excellence in Water Management, CII Digital Transformation Award 2020, ICSI National Award 2020 for excellence in Corporate Governance, People First HR Excellence Award 2020, ‘Company with Great Managers 2020’ by People Business and certified as a Great Place to Work 2021. Vedanta’s flagship Nand Ghar Project was identified as best CSR project by the Government of Rajasthan. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

For more information, please visit www.vedantalimited.com

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