BALCO Transforms the Workplace with Mental Health Awareness
25th October 2025
Balconagar, 25th October 2025: Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, reaffirmed its commitment to holistic employee wellbeing through a series of focused mental health awareness and counselling initiatives. Designed to enhance mental resilience, emotional balance, and overall quality of life at the workplace, the programme engaged more than 150 employees through interactive sessions and expert-led workshops.
In collaboration with its wellness partner YourDOST, BALCO hosted an array of interactive activities like a Mind Gym Quiz, a 60-second quiz aimed at sharpening focus and promoting mental agility. Additionally, senior psychologist Dr. Ankita Singh conducted workshops focused on recognizing early signs of stress and balancing personal and professional challenges, equipping participants with practical tools to manage mental wellbeing before it reaches a critical point.
To provide personalized support, BALCO also facilitated one-on-one counselling sessions, creating a safe and confidential space for employees to seek professional guidance. With a solution-oriented approach, these sessions helped individuals identify core concerns while reinforcing the importance of being heard and supported, which in turn demonstrated the company’s commitment to fostering a workplace where mental health is prioritized.
Highlighting the importance of a positive workspace, Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO & Director, BALCO, said, “Progress begins with people, and in today’s fast paced world emotional well-being is essential for individuals to thrive. Mental health is a shared responsibility, and every individual deserves to feel supported, valued and free to seek help without fear or stigma. We envision creating a space where communities are open, conversations are honest, and every person feels heard for them to thrive.”
Sharing her experience, Ms. Sovini Kher reflected, “No one talks about the early signs, the quiet shifts in mood, energy, or focus that signal something is not right. This workshop helped me recognize those subtle indicators and equipped me with tools to respond before things spiral.”
To ensure the physical and mental well-being of its employees and business partners, BALCO has consistently focused on enhancing the quality of life. The company actively promotes physical fitness and team spirit through events like the BALCO Premier League for cricket, badminton tournament, and Volleyball Premier League. Additionally, to foster cultural inclusivity, BALCO celebrates festivals throughout the year encouraging collective joy and bonding. Through these initiatives the company prioritizes holistic well-being by building an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and cared for.
BALCO, India’s iconic aluminium producer, is owned 51% by Vedanta Limited and 49% by the Government of India. BALCO 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.
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
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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.
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