BALCO Organises Health Check-up Camp in Collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh
7th October 2025
Balconagar, 07th October 2025: Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, organised a comprehensive health check-up camp in collaboration with the Government of Chhattisgarh, as part of the Rajat Jayanti (25 year) celebration of the state. The initiative covered more than 300 employees and business partners, reflecting BALCO’s continued commitment to employee well-being, preventive healthcare, and workplace safety.
The health camp offered holistic diagnostic services, including blood pressure and sugar monitoring, eye screening, general physical examinations, and the free distribution of essential medicines. The initiative was designed to facilitate early detection of health conditions and provide expert medical consultation, thereby promoting long-term wellness among the workforce.
Speaking on the initiative, Rajesh Kumar, CEO & Director, BALCO, said, “A healthy workforce is the foundation of a resilient and high-performing organization. At BALCO, we place strong emphasis on preventive healthcare, ensuring our employees and business partners have access to quality diagnostics and timely medical care. This health camp is a reflection of our proactive approach to employee care and our commitment to fostering a culture of safety and well-being.”
Additionally, BALCO organised a specialised ‘First Aid Certification’ program, empowering over 200 employees and business partners with essential life-saving skills. The session enhanced participants’ ability to respond effectively to emergencies, fostering a culture of preparedness and responsibility across the workplace and beyond.
These initiatives form a part of BALCO’s comprehensive health and safety roadmap, encompassing regular health awareness sessions, periodic medical check-ups, blood donation drives, vaccination drives, and structured safety training across all levels of the organisation round the year. Through such sustained efforts, BALCO reaffirms its dedication to building a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace culture.
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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