Bhawanipatna, 09/07/2025: Kalahandi, once known for famine and neglect, is now seeing a quiet healthcare revolution. Thanks to the efforts of Vedanta Aluminium, thousands of people across 120 villages are getting access to quality medical services, many for the first time. In 2024 alone, more than 1 lakh people have benefitted from Vedanta’s health programs.
At the heart of this change is Vedanta Hospital in Lanjigarh, which handles about 60,000 patient visits every year. With a team of eight dedicated doctors, the hospital runs 24/7 and offers services like general medicine, physiotherapy, maternal care, and specialised treatments. It is now one of the most advanced healthcare centers in the region.
A major achievement has been the hospital’s free cataract surgery program, organized in partnership with Jagannath Foundation. In 2024, 250 cataract surgeries were performed, bringing improved vision and dignity to many elderly patients. The hospital also runs a free ambulance service, ensuring timely care even in remote areas.
“Healthcare is more than just treatment. It’s about compassion and being there when people need you most,” said Dr. Amit Kumar, Chief Medical Officer at Vedanta Hospital.
Vedanta is also supporting India’s push for digital healthcare. It is a pilot center for the National Digital Health Card and serves as an ESIC dispensary, offering affordable care to workers and their families.
The company runs Mobile Health Units (MHUs) in 65 villages, providing services such as health check-ups, early disease detection, and referrals. These units play a key role in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). Through the Nikshay Mitra initiative, Vedanta provides over 300 monthly nutrition kits to TB patients to support their recovery.
In addition, Vedanta holds regular health camps and awareness drives focused on sanitation, hygiene, disability support, and mobility aids. Over 80 people with disabilities have received mobility aids through these efforts.
Vedanta also supports Maa Santoshi Jan Kalyan (MSJK) Hospital in Bankakundru, about 25 km from Lanjigarh. Once a small facility, it now reaches 300 villages across 15 Gram Panchayats, serving 25,000 people every year.
“Providing care in remote areas is more than a job—it’s a calling,” said Dr. Samarendra Patra, a senior doctor at MSJK Hospital.
Vedanta’s approach blends medical care with community involvement, offering long-term health and hope to the people of Kalahandi.
