Jharsuguda: Vedanta Aluminium organised a series of animal health camps across Beherapali, Pandripathar, Kurebaga and Katikela villages in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district, providing veterinary care to nearly 400 livestock animals.
The initiative focused on improving access to timely veterinary support, helping rural households safeguard the livestock that are often integral to their livelihoods.
The initiative aimed to bring essential veterinary services closer to livestock owners, helping improve animal health, productivity and rural livelihoods. The camps provided treatment for common respiratory ailments and other livestock health concerns, along with essential medicines, veterinary injections, mineral mixtures and deworming services. Farmers also received practical guidance on balanced nutrition, mineral supplementation and preventive healthcare to help them manage the everyday health and nutritional needs of their animals.
The camps were conducted in the presence of Sudhanshu Shekhar, Deputy Director of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry (DDVH), Jharsuguda, along with Government Livestock Inspectors, Artificial Insemination Technicians and experts from the Bharatiya Agro Industries Foundation (BAIF). The veterinary teams examined livestock, administered medicines and advised farmers on scientific livestock management practices to improve animal wellbeing.
Commenting on the initiative, C Chandru, CEO, VAML – Jharsuguda, said, “Livestock is an important source of income and economic security for many rural families. Even minor health issues can affect productivity and place an additional financial burden on households. Supporting animal health is therefore closely linked to supporting rural livelihoods and the wellbeing of farming families. Through these initiatives, we aim to support the holistic wellbeing of rural communities and help create long-term opportunities for sustainable progress.”
Sharing his experience, Deenomani Pradhan, a livestock farmer from Katikela, said, “Our animals are an important source of income for our family, so keeping them healthy matters a great deal to us. The camp helped us access veterinary care close to home. We also received valuable guidance on nutrition and preventive healthcare, which will help us take better care of our livestock throughout the year.”
The initiative is part of VAML’s continued efforts to strengthen agriculture and allied livelihoods in rural communities through livestock development, farmer outreach and improved access to essential veterinary services. Under the Project VedGram farming development and animal husbandry initative, the company has positively impacted over 1,000 farmers and rural households through interventions in sustainable agriculture, livestock development, water conservation and livelihood diversification.
These initiatives are complemented by VAML’s broader community development programmes across education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, women empowerment, skill development and rural infrastructure, collectively impacting over 10 lakh people annually across the region during FY26.oo
