Sundargarh July 25th, 2025 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has extended support towards the Prime Minister’s ‘Nikshay Mitra’ program to support tuberculosis (TB) patients in the Balishankara block of Sundargarh district. As part of this initiative, aimed at supporting the ‘TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan’ (TB-Free India Campaign), the company, in collaboration with Sundargarh district administration, provided nutritional kits to 63 TB patients for a year to aid their recovery. The launch event involved the handing over of nutrition kits in the presence of Dr. Suresh Chandra Mohanty, Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) – Sundargarh, ASHA workers, and other dignitaries.
Speaking about the company’s community–focused healthcare initiatives, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Through Nikshay Mitra, we aim to contribute meaningfully to the national mission of a TB-free India. Nutritional support is a critical component of TB recovery. Till date, we have supported more than 550 patients in Jharsuguda and Kalahandi. We are glad to extend this care to Sundargarh now, further strengthening our commitment to community health in remote regions of the country.”
Dr. Suresh Chandra Mohanty, CDMO, Sundargarh, expressed, “Access to quality healthcare is usually a challenge in remote regions. TB patients need sustained nutrition alongside treatment. Vedanta’s support will improve treatment outcomes and reinforce the government’s efforts in ensuring better care at the grassroots level.”
Vedanta Aluminium remains dedicated to empowering local communities through promoting education, healthcare, sustainable livelihood, infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. These efforts underline Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to driving transformation within and beyond its operational areas, fostering a sense of community contribution towards the overall growth and advancement of Odisha. By collaborating closely with local authorities and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress.
