On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, the Vedanta Limited, Aluminium and Power Business’s Lanjigarh unit organised a three-day cataract camp for the senior citizens of the community.
The camp, which kicked off on October 1, was set up in Vedanta Hospital. The initiative was part of many such efforts by Vedanta’s Aluminium business to provide quality health services to the people of the region.
Monthly cataract camps will be conducted regularly in association with Mahanadi Netra Chikitshalaya to address the needs of older people.
Commenting on the occasion, COO – Vedanta, Lanjigarh unit, Rakesh Mohan said, “Healthcare for the community is one of our thrust areas. We are proud to share that over the last five years, we have successfully reached out to more than a thousand community members.Through these camps, we ensure that the quality of life of people in and around our areas of operation is enhanced.” A 30-member medical team was deployed at Vedanta Hospital, with eight surgeons and ophthalmologists from Mahanadi Netra Chikitshalaya, to ensure best-in-class check-up and treatment to elderly patients suffering from cataract. The camp was flagged off by district officials, local leaders, villagers and Vedanta officials.