The celebrations commenced with a solemn march past featuring BALCO’s security teams and community participants. Mr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO and Director of BALCO, formally unfurled the national flag, followed by the singing of the national anthem. He paid respect to the Guard of Honour led by a trans woman as a symbol of diversity, equity and inclusion followed by acknowledging the security personnel during their spirited march past.
Adding vibrancy to the celebrations were cultural performances by over 1,900 students and teachers from 10 schools in BALCO’s surrounding communities. Through a series of thematic dances and performances, the participants showcased India’s rich cultural diversity and shared heritage. In a joint celebration with its communities, BALCO also presented a procession of tableaux highlighting key facets of its operations, including potlines, human resources, fire safety, power, and logistics. The thoughtfully curated floats reflected the scale and diversity of BALCO’s operations while reinforcing its focus on inclusive growth and collective progress.
Reiterating BALCO’s role in India’s development journey, Mr. Kumar said, “At BALCO, we see nation-building as a shared responsibility. As a key contributor to India’s aluminium ecosystem, we continue to strengthen industrial capabilities while integrating safety, environmental stewardship, and inclusive development into our operations. By working closely with our communities and partners, we remain committed to creating long-term value and contributing meaningfully to India’s journey with our 1 million tonne expedition.”
The celebrations concluded with the felicitation of meritorious Class 10 and Class 12 students from participating schools, along with awards for the best parade contingents and tableaux. Following the Republic Day programme, Mr. Kumar also visited BALCO Hospital, Balconagar, where he distributed nutritious fruits to patients, reiterating the company’s sustained commitment to community health and well-being as integral to national development.
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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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
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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
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