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KALAHANDI, ORISSA: Vedanta Aluminium Ltd, the leading metals company belonging to Vedanta Resource Pls group observed World Health Day on April 7, 2009 in its refinery at Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Orissa (India).

To mark the occasion, a mega health camp along with several other programs was organised by the Company. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh. Mr. Umesh Mehta, Vice President and Mr. Bimalananda Senapati, AVP were also present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mukesh Kumar said, “Vedanta Aluminium is concerned about health of not only its employees but also the people of the surrounding villages including the tribal people. Observation of World Health Day reaffirms our commitment towards better health in and around Lanjigarh”. He also appealed the public to join hand with Vedanta Aluminium to make Kalahandi a Malaria free district. A mega health camp, along with HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Service, Dental Health Check Up and Eye Check up Service had been held by the Company.



While the mega health camp and HIV/AIDS Counseling and Testing Service were open to the public other services were availed by employees of Vedanta and its associate partners. Patients were provided medical consultation along with medicines, free of cost. Doctors from different medical specialty such as Gynecology, orthopedic, medicine, pediatrics, dental and ophthalmology provided medical consultation to about 512 people at the Mega Health Camp. “In addition to providing health care services, the program was also successful in building awareness about health issues among the public,” adds Dr. Mukesh Kumar.

The Health Safety and Environment Department of the Company also organized an Emergency Preparedness Demonstration for the employees. The observation ended with a Seminar on Heat Stroke, Women at Work and Computer Vision Syndrome in the afternoon. The program was coordinated by Dr. RC Rout, Head (HSE); Mr. Samiron Sarkar, Head (CSR) and Dr. Sabita Swain, Chief Medical Officer, along with their Team.

Vedanta gives priority to provide Health Care Facility for its employees as well as for the community members in its periphery. The Alumina producing unit has a dedicated mobile medical unit that goes to several villages, mostly tribals of Kondh community. Ambulance service is also provided, in case of emergency. The company has also made several efforts to make Lanjigarh a Malaria Free area.

Similarly, the company has established an Integrated Counseling and Training Center (ICTC) in partnership with Orissa State AIDS Control Society. (IndiaPRWire)

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