Bhubaneswar, Odisha, December 14, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium,which is India’s largest aluminium producer, has expanded its Swarna Prashan initiative, now reaching more than 6,400 students across 15 government schools in Odisha’s Rayagada and Kalahandi districts. The program, rooted in Ayurvedic traditions, seeks to strengthen immunity and cognitive development among children in underprivileged regions. Highlighting the company’s focus on child health and community development, Mr. Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Our collaboration with the Government of Odisha and the Ministry of AYUSH focuses on leveraging traditional practices to improve children’s health in underserved areas. Supporting children’s growth is…
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New Delhi, 14/12/2024: Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy reaffirmed India’s continued reliance on coal-based power at a major industry event on Thursday. Speaking at the launch of the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, the minister underlined the central role coal continues to play in the country’s energy mix. Stressing its importance, he remarked, “Power is not possible without coal, and life is not possible without power,” emphasizing that coal remains indispensable for meeting India’s rising energy requirements. Reddy drew attention to the global scenario, noting that several nations are currently facing power shortages that have…
New Delhi, India, 14.12.204: On Thursday, the Indian government awarded Letters of Award (LoAs) to four entities for availing fiscal incentives totaling ₹4,150 crore. This substantial financial support aims to set up coal gasification projects, marking a significant move towards enhancing the country’s energy infrastructure. Among the recipients of these awards is BCGCL, a joint venture between Coal India Ltd (CIL) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL). The government has distributed the Letters of Award to several key players in the coal and energy sector. These include a consortium of CIL-GAIL, Coal India Ltd., and New Era Cleantech Solution Pvt…
New Delhi, India, December 14, 2025: Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd. (SPTL), a leading player in the power transmission sector, has successfully secured funding of ₹725 crore, backed by GEF Capital Partners and Enam Holding. This substantial infusion of capital is expected to significantly strengthen the company’s manufacturing capabilities, particularly in the production of power conductors, Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), and power cables. A major highlight of the investment plan is the establishment of a state-of-the-art plant in Baroda, aimed at expanding Sterlite Power’s capacity to meet the surging global demand for high-quality transmission products. Investment Details and Stakeholder Contributions The…
Koraput (Odisha), December 14, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting Odisha’s cultural heritage by extending vital infrastructural support to “PARAB-2024,” the region’s flagship annual festival celebrating tribal and folk traditions. The event, held near the Kodingamali mines in Koraput’s Laxmipur block, brought together more than 5,000 participants, creating a vibrant atmosphere that showcased the rich legacy of tribal art, music, dance, and culture. Organized under the leadership of the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Laxmipur, the festival became a powerful platform for celebrating indigenous identities and strengthening community bonds. The festival was…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha 14/12/2024: In a shift towards mobile-first solutions, Vedanta Aluminium aims to incorporate additional app-based features into its Metal Bazaar platform, allowing buyers to carry out most transactions directly from their smartphones. Chief Marketing Officer Alok Ranjan also announced that the platform will introduce price risk management tools to enhance the user experience. Having already initiated hedging on its platform, Vedanta Aluminium is ahead of the curve in the electronic space. As the company looks to the future, it plans to expand its services into a 360-degree solution that integrates financing and logistics, adding even more value for its…
Sijimali (Rayagada, Odisha), December 13, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium has reaffirmed its commitment to quality education by providing school kits to more than 4,000 students across 50+ schools in the districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Jharsuguda. The initiative, covering villages around the Kuraloi and Sijimali mining areas, is aimed at empowering children from remote communities with the resources they need to pursue their studies confidently. The comprehensive school kits include a school bag, water bottle, notebooks, a geometry box, and other stationery items. For many families in these rural regions, securing even basic educational materials poses a challenge. By addressing this…
Sijimali (Rayagada, Odisha), December 13/24: As part of its ongoing efforts to support education in Odisha’s remote areas, Vedanta Aluminium, the largest aluminium manufacturer, has distributed over 4,000 school kits to students from 50+ schools located near its Kuraloi and Sijimali mines in the tribal-dominated districts of Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Jharsuguda, Odisha. The study kits, designed to meet students’ academic needs, include a school bag, water bottle, notebook, geometry box, and additional stationery, giving students everything they need for their studies. Janmejaya Sabar, Headmaster of Kathaghara High School, said that, “Vedanta Aluminium’s initiative to provide study materials is a game-changer.…
Sijimali (Rayagada, Odisha), December 13, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium reaffirmed its commitment to education by distributing school kits to over 4,000 students across 50+ schools near its Kuraloi and Sijimali mines in the tribal-rich regions of Rayagada, Kalahandi, and Jharsuguda districts. Vedanta Aluminium’s initiative to distribute study kits to rural students is making a positive impact on their educational journey by providing essential supplies like notebooks, geometry boxes, and school bags. Janmejaya Sabar, Headmaster of Kathaghara High School, commented, “I truly commend Vedanta Aluminium for providing study kits to our students. Lack of resources often hinders their education, and these kits…
Bhubaneswar, December 12, 2024: In a bid to empower the local youth mass, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has established a new skills training centre named ‘VeDakshata’ at Bileimunda village in tribal-dominated Sundargarh district of Odisha. The training centre aims to impart placement-linked training to the underprivileged youth mass in the region as well as cater to the aspiring youths of Hemgir block in the district along with Lakhanpur block in adjoining Jharsuguda district. While the skills training centre was inaugurated by Shri Dasarathi Saraboo (OAS), Sub-Collector, Sadar, Sundargarh, the other distinguished guests present on the special occasion…