Vedanta's Stall Emerges a Major Draw at Utkarsh Odisha
03 Feb 2025
3 Min Read
CW Team
Vedanta Aluminium, India鈥檚 largest producer of aluminium, put together a comprehensive showcase of its operations at the 鈥楿tkarsh Odisha 鈥� Make in Odisha 2025鈥� 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 Rs 1 trillion investment in Odisha, which is set to contribute significantly to accelerating the state鈥檚 industrial growth. The company鈥檚 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鈥檚 long-term commitment to the state鈥檚 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鈥檚 world-class products and insights into the company鈥檚 extensive contributions to the state鈥檚 progress. Vedanta Aluminium also introduced visitors to its upcoming Aluminium Park, set to be India鈥檚 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鈥檚 mega aluminium plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha.
The Nand Ghar zone stood out, highlighting the company鈥檚 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鈥檚 presence at the event, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium said, 鈥淭he 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.鈥�
Vedanta Aluminium鈥檚 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.
Vedanta Aluminium, India鈥檚 largest producer of aluminium, put together a comprehensive showcase of its operations at the 鈥楿tkarsh Odisha 鈥� Make in Odisha 2025鈥� 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 Rs 1 trillion investment in Odisha, which is set to contribute significantly to accelerating the state鈥檚 industrial growth. The company鈥檚 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鈥檚 long-term commitment to the state鈥檚 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鈥檚 world-class products and insights into the company鈥檚 extensive contributions to the state鈥檚 progress. Vedanta Aluminium also introduced visitors to its upcoming Aluminium Park, set to be India鈥檚 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鈥檚 mega aluminium plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha.
The Nand Ghar zone stood out, highlighting the company鈥檚 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鈥檚 presence at the event, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium said, 鈥淭he 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.鈥�
Vedanta Aluminium鈥檚 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.
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