Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh, observed the World Cancer Day. The company organised a two-day programme and conducted knowledge-sharing and sensitization sessions covering 50 Nand Ghars (Anganwadis modernised by Vedanta) of Kalahandi and Rayagada districts on February 4 and 5.
In 10 of them, awareness sessions on precautionary measures along with vital information were conducted in strict adherence to Covid guidelines. The members and beneficiaries of the remaining 40 Nand Ghars participated virtually.
During these sessions, the cluster coordinators of Nand Ghars interacted with women beneficiaries and frontline workers about various types of cancer, especially breast cancer and lungs cancer. Various Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials on the topic were shared.
Medical Officer, District Early Intervention Centre, Hindustan Latex Family Planning Promotion Trust, Uttar Pradesh,Dr Ruchi Mishra interacted with the participants virtually and gave consultations regarding breast and lungs cancer. On this occasion, COO Vedanta Limited Rakesh Mohan said, “At Vedanta Lanjigarh, we have always given priority towards ensuring good health and well-being of the communities around our areas of operations."
As part of this effort, we have come forward to make people aware about different diseases on different occasions. I am confident that the knowledge-sharing sessions organized on World Cancer Day have been effective in imparting important and relevant information to the community members about the disease. We will continue to conduct such sensitization programs in the future as well to make our communities aware and informed for leading a healthy life.”