Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], May 15: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has further strengthened its commitment to inclusive community development by expanding its assistive support initiative for persons with disabilities in Kuraloi. Building on the initiative launched in December 2025, the company recently organised the second phase of the programme, extending support to 15 beneficiaries.
With this, the initiative has now reached 30 persons with disabilities across Banjari, Kuraloi, Piplimal Gram Panchayat, and Ward No. 17, reinforcing Vedanta Aluminium’s focus on enabling mobility, inclusion, empowerment, and grassroots community care.
The assistive devices were distributed in the presence of Sanathan Naik, Sarpanch, Kuraloi Panchayat, along with ASHA workers and community members, highlighting strong collaboration with local stakeholders in driving last-mile impact.
Martha Ping, a 53-year-old resident of Kuraloi Village, said, “I am grateful to Vedanta for this wheelchair support. With 45% locomotor disability and growing age, I was finding it difficult to move even within my home or to step outside. This support has made my daily movement much easier and helped me move around more comfortably.”
Another beneficiary, Bhumisuta Kharsel, a resident of Bartap village, shared, “Earlier, I struggled to follow lessons in class, and my mobility on roads was affected as I could not hear the sound of approaching vehicles. With the hearing aid support, I can now hear better and feel more confident in my studies and daily life.”
Vedanta Aluminium remains committed to driving 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 and community stakeholders, the company ensures its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress in its operational areas.
About Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited:
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is one of the world’s leading producers of aluminium, ‘the Metal of the Future’, powering advanced manufacturing, the energy transition, and next-generation technologies. As India’s largest aluminium producer, the company operates fully integrated, world-class assets including a state-of-the-art alumina refinery, the world’s largest aluminium smelter complex in Odisha, and the iconic Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO). With a diverse portfolio of high-quality aluminium products, Vedanta Aluminium caters to discerning customers across more than 60 countries and plays a vital role in global industrial supply chains. The company is recognised among global peers for its sustainability leadership, as reflected in its strong performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. By advancing the possibilities of aluminium, the Metal of the Future, Vedanta Aluminium continues to enable next-generation industries while creating enduring value for customers, communities, and shareholders.
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