15th November 2025
Vedanta Iron Ore Odisha Marks World Diabetes Day with Community Awareness & Health Camps
To commemorate World Diabetes Day 2025, themed “Diabetes and Well-being”, Vedanta Iron Ore Odisha (IOO) organized a series of diabetes awareness and health check-up camps across nearby villages to promote early detection, prevention, and management of diabetes. The initiative aimed to highlight the importance of maintaining physical and emotional well-being as part of diabetes care and to empower communities with the knowledge to lead healthier lives.
Free consultations and diabetes screening were provided to residents, with special sessions planned in Rengalbeda, Guali, Nadidihi, Nua Gaon, and Kendudihi villages. The camps were led by Dr. Mohan Kumar, Vedanta’s Mobile Health Unit (MHU) doctor, who conducted detailed awareness sessions and glucose level checks to help community members understand their health status and take proactive steps toward diabetes management.
Reflecting on the initiative, Mr. Biswanath Sahoo, COO – Vedanta Iron Ore Odisha, said: “At Vedanta Iron Ore Odisha, we are deeply committed to improving the quality of life in the communities around us. Diabetes is a growing concern, especially in rural areas where awareness and early diagnosis remain limited. Through our specialized health camps and consistent outreach via the Mobile Health Unit, we aim to build preventive healthcare awareness and ensure that every individual can access timely medical support.”
Expressing gratitude for the initiative, Mr. Manual Barla, Resident of Nadidihi village shared: “I had been feeling unwell for a while but didn’t realize it could be related to diabetes. The camp helped me get tested and consult a doctor right in my village. The Mobile Health Unit comes to our area regularly, which makes it easy for us to seek medical advice without traveling far. For people like us who live in remote villages, this service truly brings healthcare to our doorstep. I’m thankful to Vedanta for organizing these camps and guiding us on how to take care of our health.”
Vedanta IOO’s Mobile Health Unit (MHU) provides basic medical care to community members in and around Barbil and has been instrumental in addressing the healthcare needs of remote areas such as Nadidihi and Rengalbeda. Over the past year, the MHU has recorded a cumulative footfall of over 40,000 beneficiaries. Recently, Vedanta also organized a special eye check-up and spectacle distribution drive, benefitting more than 800 community members.
In addition, Vedanta IOO continues to prioritize women’s health through specialized awareness sessions on cervical cancer, maternity care, menstrual hygiene, lifestyle management, and gynaecological disorders. These initiatives empower women with vital health information, enabling them to make informed decisions for their long-term well-being.
Through such ongoing efforts, Vedanta Iron Ore Odisha remains steadfast in its mission to promote holistic community health and enhance access to quality medical care in rural Odisha.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation-building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and the environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model Anganwadi’s focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, and healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies company have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, CII Environmental Best Practices Award 2020, CSR Health Impact Award 2020, CII National Award 2020 for Excellence in Water Management, CII Digital Transformation Award 2020, ICSI National Award 2020 for excellence in Corporate Governance, People First HR Excellence Award 2020, ‘Company with Great Managers 2020’ by People Business and certified as a Great Place to Work 2021. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. For more information, please visit www.vedantalimited.com
About Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business
Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business of Vedanta Limited is engaged in exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore. The company was founded in 1954 as Scambi Economici SA Goa. Since then, it has grown to be one among the top low-cost producers of iron ore in the country. During 1991-1995, it diversified into the manufacture of pig iron and metallurgical coke. It has also developed indigenous and environment-friendly technology for producing high quality metallurgical coke. Sesa Goa Iron Ore also has two waste heat recovery power plants of total capacity 60 MW that produces clean power by using the waste heat recovery from its coke ovens and blast furnace gas. Sesa Goa Iron Ore operations in India are in Goa, Karnataka and Odisha.