The Vedanta Limited, Odisha operations, which include Lanjigarh alumina refinery and Jharsuguda aluminium smelter have joined forces with the State, district and communities in the Covid-19 fight by already reaching 7 lakh people.
“We are closely working with the Government alongside our people and partners to emerge from these trying times stronger and better together,” said CEO Rahul Sharma.
The Vedanta has so far provided 34,000 numbers of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the State Government. It has supported the 110-bedded Covid hospital in Jharsuguda.
The company has distributed rations to nearly 5,000 poor people in the two districts. Over 11,000 workers were provided meals along with other essentials in both plants. It has also supported holding about 300 awareness sessions on corona preventions. Besides, it has distributed masks and soaps free of cost.