Approximately
2 lakh people attended the event, a majority of whom visited the company’s vivid
showcase of its efforts towards Odisha’s socio-economic transformation
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s
largest producer of aluminium, put together a comprehensive showcase of its
operations at the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha 2025’ conclave, with diverse
exhibits encompassing its ESG practices, cutting-edge technologies, and social
impact initiatives. On Day 1 of the conclave, Vedanta announced a fresh ₹1 lakh
crore investment in Odisha, which is set to contribute significantly to
accelerating the state’s industrial growth. The company’s presence at the
investment conclave was led by the Founder and Chairman of Vedanta Group, Mr.
Anil Agarwal, whose leadership continues to drive the company’s long-term
commitment to the state’s prosperity.
At the event, Vedanta
Aluminium showcased its efforts in being a catalyst for employment, education,
and infrastructure, transforming Odisha into an industrial powerhouse. Visitors
at the stall received a hands-on demonstration of the company’s world-class
products and insights into the company’s extensive contributions to the state’s
progress. Vedanta Aluminium also introduced visitors to its upcoming Aluminium
Park, set to be India’s largest metals park. Spanning 253 acres, the park is
envisioned as a one-stop hub for downstream industries to utilise high-quality
hot metal from the company’s mega aluminium plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha.
The Nand Ghar zone stood
out, highlighting the company’s flagship CSR initiative with 531 Nand Ghars, or
modern anganwadis, established across Odisha. The stall also showcased products
made by local artisans, including Dhokra art, Vedamrit Honey, and spices,
alongside live tattoo art by Saura artisans from Kalahandi, all of which are
supported by the company.
Commenting on the company’s
presence at the event, Mr. Sunil Gupta,
COO, Vedanta Aluminium said, “The Make in Odisha conclave has been an
excellent platform to showcase our partnership with Odisha, bringing together
key stakeholders from across the world to demonstrate the immense value and
potential of the state. With Prime Minister Modi's vision of transforming the
state into a growth engine for Viksit Bharat by 2047, his faith resonates
deeply with our commitment to not just economic progress, but also to
empowering people. We are committed to exploring more avenues to create lasting
impact, improving the lives of communities, providing opportunities and
building a brighter, more prosperous future for all.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s impact
extends beyond industrial growth, with extensive social development initiatives
that have transformed lives across Odisha. The company has empowered over
20,000 women through skill training and microfinance initiatives, and its focus
on education has augmented literacy levels in remote regions of the state. To
improve community health, Vedanta Aluminium provides access to quality medical
care through mobile health units and modern facilities, reaching thousands in
remote, neglected areas. With a commitment to sustainable operations and Net
Zero Carbon by 2050, Vedanta is leading the way in responsible growth and green
manufacturing practices, positioning Odisha as a global benchmark.
Vedanta Aluminium, a
business of Vedanta Limited, is India's largest producer of aluminium,
manufacturing more than half of India's aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in
FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical
applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P
Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the
aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development
practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power
plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging
applications of aluminium as the 'Metal of the Future' for a greener tomorrow.
