Bhubaneswar, Dec13: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive community development by distributing mobility and hearing assistive devices to differently-abled persons in Odisha’s Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts, officials said on Friday.

Empowering communities

As part of the initiative, 20 individuals from Chattabar, Kudaloi, Piplimal, and Banjari Gram Panchayats received wheelchairs and hearing aids. The company has announced plans to extend support to 30 more community members, enabling them to lead independent lives.

Collaborative effort

The distribution programme was held in the presence of Dr. Abhilash, Medical Officer at the Primary Health Centre, Bileimunda; Rangadhar Dila, Piplimal Sarpanch; ASHA workers; and local community members. The event highlighted the collaborative spirit between Vedanta Aluminium and grassroots stakeholders.

Voices of support

Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said the company’s social impact programmes are designed to create equitable opportunities. “Supporting differently-abled persons with mobility and hearing aids empowers them to live independently and strengthens community inclusion,” he noted.

Dr. Abhilash, Medical Officer at PHC Bileimunda, added that access to assistive devices significantly improves mobility, communication, and quality of life. “Vedanta’s initiative is a meaningful step towards enabling healthier, more independent lives,” he said.

Broader commitment

Vedanta Aluminium continues to drive transformation in its operational areas through initiatives spanning education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. By working closely with local authorities, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress.

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, manufactures more than half of India’s aluminium output, producing 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It ranks second globally in the S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium industry, reflecting its leadership in sustainable practices.