Offbeat
Explore unique and unconventional stories from Odisha and beyond. Covering inspiring initiatives, social impact, and extraordinary events, this section highlights news that stands out from the ordinary.
Project Sangam Creates New Income Stream for Farmers with Pisciculture Initiative
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, in a significant step towards promoting sustainable livelihoods and strengthening rural economies, has launched a pisciculture program under its flagship watershed and livelihood...
Vedanta Lanjigarh Launches Annual Cataract Surgery Drive across 92 Villages in Kalahandi and Rayagada
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched the first phase of eightcataract surgery campsplanned under its flagship healthcare initiative, Project Aarogya, aimed at restoring vision and improving the...
Odisha School Archery Championship: Young Archers from Kalahandi Dominate With 12 Medals
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is celebrating a major achievement for its grassroots sports initiative in Lanjigarh, after young archers from the programme clinched the coveted "Overall Champion"...
Project Sakhi transforms the lives of more than 4,600 women
Empowering women is not just about uplifting individuals. Rather, it is about transforming entire communities. In India, where women’s participation in the economy remains one of the most powerful levers...
Shakti Kits Distributed Across Nine Villages in Lanjigarh, Blending Festivity with Impact
Vedanta Aluminium has launched a unique community initiative this Navratri, celebrating the spirit of Shakti by empowering women in the surrounding villages of Lanjigarh. As part of its special ‘Navratri...
Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Benefits Hundreds in Rayagada and Kalahandi
Vedanta Aluminium is providing healthcare support to women and families in remote areas through the Government of India’s Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. Launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...
40K Consumers in Ganjam to Benefit from Stronger Power Network
A major milestone in Ganjam’s power infrastructure was achieved with the commissioning of a new 33KV line from the Hinjili Grid Sub-Station to the Sheragada Primary Sub-Station. The project was...
Vedanta Partners with District Health Department to Advance Early Detection of Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia in Kalahandi
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has partnered with the District Health Department, Government of Odisha, under the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission, to strengthen screening and early...
Project Vidya Transforms Lives in Kuraloi
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, has reinforced its commitment to advancing quality education through Project Vidya by deploying 10 additional teachers across 10 government schools in the Kuraloi...
Lanjigarh Skills Training Centre Secures 93% Job Placement for 21st F&B Batch in Kalahandi
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, through its flagship skills training initiative in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, has successfully completed the 21st batch of food & beverage (F&B) training, achieving an...
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