The sustained efforts of Vedanta have started giving results. The change has begun and is to be seen to be believed. People support including support from Dongria Kondhs is increasing every day. Launching of Mid-Day meal programme in Lanjigarh for increasing nutrient value of over 17,000 under-privileged children , training of 120 women from Dongria […]
‘Vedanta changing State’s industrial face’
As per statistics, India has a tremendous potential to be among the top three aluminium producers in the world. And the only company which can take India to this position is undoubtedly Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL), according to sources. Vedanta’s steady journey towards the top aluminium producer in the country and among the top three […]
We will make 12% of global zinc output
The acquisition of Anglo American’s zinc assets on Monday made Vedanta group chairman Anil Agarwal the owner of the largest integrated zinc and lead producer conglomerate in the world. He took time out to speak to Reeba Zachariah from Sao Paulo on the long journey so far. Excerpts. Q: Hindustan Zinc has become the largest […]
‘No law violated, not a single tribal displaced in Niyamgiri’
Vedanta Aluminium is in the thick of allegations of having violated Forests Act by carrying out construction near its alumina refinery at Lanjigarh in Orissa. However, in an interview with FE’s Rajat Guha and Rishi Raj, the company’s chief operating officer Mukesh Kumar denied all charges and maintained that Vedanta Aluminium had not committed any […]
CSR Advisory Board members applause Jharsuguda Plant of Vedanta
Vedanta Aluminium Ltd’s CSR Advisory Board members consisting of the eminent personalities of Orissa like Dr A.B.Ota, Director of SC&ST Research centre, Prof Sahadev Sahoo, Ex Chief Secretary Govt of Orissa and Ms Namita Panda, the Chairperson of Orissa State Women Commission paid an official visit to the Jharsuguda plant site on 30th April 2009. […]
Vedanta provides Sewing Machine to tribal women for leaf-plate making
Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh with an objective to enhance the livelihood of tribal families, provided 40 Sewing Machines to 20 Tribal Women groups for leaf plate making. The sewing machines were distributed by Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of VAL in a function, attended by about 300 Dongria Kondh Women on April 18, 2009 […]