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Vedanta Aluminium Strengthens Community Health Initiatives During National Nutrition Month 2024

4th October 2024

New Delhi, October 4, 2024 | Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated National Nutrition Month 2024, with community-driven health initiatives across its operations. The campaign specially curated to engage children, adolescents and mothers, emphasising the significance of a balanced diet and the right choice of food to ensure nutritional intake. Every year, this month is observed by the Government of India and this year’s theme is ‘Nutritious diet for everyone’.

Commenting on the initiatives, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Nutrition is vital to the well-being of our communities, and at Vedanta Aluminium, we are dedicated to creating a lasting impact. By engaging with local communities, we aim to raise awareness about nutritious food and encourage the adoption of healthier practices. Our efforts during National Nutrition Month reflect our commitment to sustainability and our vision of a healthier future for all.”

  • At Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer, and a part of Vedanta Aluminium, POSHAN Maah was marked by initiatives to enhance nutrition and health awareness in Nand Ghars, modernized anganwadis supported by Vedanta. Activities included ‘Take Home Ration’ recipe training, health camps for anemia screenings, and special care for pregnant and lactating mothers. A community recipe competition and discussions with fathers highlighted the importance of family nutrition. On 30th September 2024, the POSHAN Maah Samaapan Samaaroh celebrated these efforts, honoring “Champion Mothers” and launching the “Poshan Talks” video series and the ‘Poshan Patrika’ newsletter, aimed at promoting lasting nutritional practices.

D.S Maravi, Deputy Director, Women and Child Development, Raipur, while addressing the Samaapan Samaaroh, spoke about the significance of collaboration between government and industry in advancing community health and empowerment. He remarked, “At the Women and Child Development Department, we are deeply committed to improving the nutritional health and empowerment of women and children. It is encouraging to see companies like BALCO taking these initiatives forward through comprehensive programs that address critical issues like nutrition awareness and community engagement. Such collaborations not only strengthen our efforts but also empower local communities by promoting sustainable and healthy practices that benefit generations to come.”

  • At Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh refinery operations, the month-long activities engaged children, adolescents, and mothers in promoting the importance of a balanced diet and nutritious food choices, in line with the Government of India’s theme, ‘Nutritious diet for everyone.’ Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of Zero Hunger and Good Health, the activities included food exhibitions, cooking competitions, and health sensitization drives. Additionally, the ‘Pehli Udaan’ project addressed adolescent health by launching an anemia eradication program with screenings and community-driven initiatives like vegetable garden and orchard planting. Protein shakes and nutrition kits were distributed across modernized Nand Ghars, benefiting over 700 people so far.
  • In Jharsuguda, the company provided 17,500 units of millet protein shakes to the District Welfare Officer, who will oversee their distribution across 175 Nand Ghars, ensuring nutritional support for children and mothers in the community.
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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