Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO and Director (BALCO), graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he emphasised the responsibility of preserving cultural values in an era shaped by technological advancement. He stated that discipline and core values must be instilled in children from an early age, as proper guidance and nurturing lead to the development of responsible and capable citizens. He acknowledged the confidence and discipline displayed by students as a reflection of the school’s focused mentoring and the support extended by parents. He encouraged students to dream ambitiously, continue learning with commitment, and trust their abilities to progress.
Presenting the Annual School Report, Mr. Kailash Pawar, Principal, DPS BALCO, outlined the institution’s achievements across academics, cultural activities, sports, and co-curricular domains. He highlighted the full activation of the NCC unit, which has strengthened students’ discipline, leadership, and national spirit. He acknowledged the strong performance of students at district, state, and national levels and reaffirmed the faculty’s commitment to supporting the holistic development of every learner.
The event concluded with a message of unity and cultural harmony, reflecting the essence of India’s diverse traditions. The programme ended with the collective singing of the national anthem, marking a memorable close to the 13th Annual Function, reaffirming the school’s commitment to cultural enrichment and well-rounded education.
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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