Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, launched a series of targeted monsoon health initiatives to strengthen community well-being in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts.
These efforts are being implemented through the company’s Mobile Health Unit (MHU) programme under its community initiatives. Over 1,500 community members received free malaria testing, guidance on symptom recognition, and preventive measures such as sanitation, use of mosquito nets, and eliminating stagnant water.
These are critical steps in curbing seasonal disease outbreaks.
A monsoon preparedness session was also held with 80 SelfHelp Group (SHG) women from five villages, covering household hygiene, access to safe drinking water, precautionary measures to prevent snake bites, and essential first-response measures for timely treatment, empowering participants with actionable knowledge to safeguard families during the monsoon.
Vedanta Aluminium has provided quality healthcare to more than 20,000 residents in over 35 remote villages across the districts of Rayagada and Kalahandi.
Over the past two years, more than 2,000 free health camps have been organised, bridging critical healthcare gaps in underserved regions.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we are committed to proactive health interventions.
Our initiatives go beyond addressing seasonal challenges; they focus on strengthening long-term well-being, raising awareness, and ensuring access to quality healthcare for all.
Through our Mobile Health Unit, we bring accessible healthcare on wheels and run regular awareness sessions to help build healthier communities.”
PNN
