Bhubaneswar: Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, producer of smelter grade alumina and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, conducted a comprehensive multi-speciality health camp and a blood donation drive in several remote villages of Kalahandi district. The campaign culminated with a major multi-speciality health camp and blood donation drive at Vedanta Hospital.
People got free health check-ups and had one-on-one consultations with specialists in general medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, ophthalmology, and dentistry providing preventive screenings and curative guidance.
The campaign closely aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of ‘Good Health & Well-being (SDG 3) and ‘Forging Partnerships to Achieve Common Goals’ (SDG 17), which aims to make a positive impact and construct a healthier future for all.
Speaking on the overwhelming response to the health campaign, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO – Alumina Business, Vedanta Ltd. said, “Ensuring access to quality healthcare is not just a privilege but a fundamental right. At Vedanta Aluminium, we prioritize healthcare as a cornerstone of our social impact efforts. Whether it’s through our Mobile Health Units delivering doorstep services or organizing large-scale health camps like this one, we’re dedicated to extending quality healthcare to remote communities across the nation. We firmly believe that by improving health outcomes, we can ignite a ripple effect of enhanced community well-being.”
Dr. Budhudev Gomango, Medical Officer, Vedanta Hospital, said, “As a doctor who is actively engaged with this initiative, Vedanta Lanjigarh’s persistent contribution towards the community with integrity, respect, and care is commendable. Their unwavering commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship truly creates a lasting impact for all the stakeholders. Through initiatives like these, Vedanta continues to uphold its values and vision, forging a healthier and more prosperous future for everyone.”
Vedanta Lanjigarh’s other healthcare initiatives include: Vedanta Hospital; Maa Santoshi Jankalyan Hospital; MHU (Mobile Health Unit), a customised vehicle that brings free primary healthcare services to people in under-served areas; cataract camps; Pehli Udaan, to promote better menstrual health and hygiene practices among rural women by helping them break cultural stigmas; Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan and Ni-kshay Mitra program..
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