16th August 2025
Infrastructure Support by Vedanta Set to Benefit 150+ Students
Chitradurga, Karnataka: Upgrading educational infrastructure in Chitradurga, and enhancing health and well-being for school students, Vedanta Sesa Goa-Iron Ore Karnataka (IOK) as a part of Project ‘Vriddhi’, constructed a sanitation block each at the Government Higher Primary School (GHPS), Hirekandwadi and at Sri. Koteborappa Boramma High School (SKBHS), Dodalgatta. The sanitation block will benefit over 150 students & help foster an improved sense of hygiene amongst the students.
Smt. Geetha, President, Hirekandwadi Gram Panchayat (GP), along with Mr Devaraj MC, Vice President, Hirekandwadi GP & Mr Siddesh M., School Development & Management Committee (SDMC) President, joined the faculty & students for the inauguration of the newly constructed block at GHPS Hirekandwadi. Mr Nagarajappa, President, Alaghatta GP President, along with Lokesh, School Principal graced the inauguration ceremony at SKBHS, Dodalgatta.
Marking the occasion, Shrishaila Gouda, CEO, Vedanta – Iron Ore Karnataka said, “The construction and provision of clean sanitation facilities in Hirekandwadi and Dodalghatta demonstrate our commitment to community welfare, through provision of essential health and hygiene facilities for school students.Our educational initiatives, as part of Project ‘Vriddhi’ have positively impacted over 7000 students annually. We are happy to play the role of catalyst in the quest for holistic societal progress.”
Speaking on the occasion, Smt. Geetha, President, Hirekandwadi Gram Panchayat (GP), said, “Vedanta Sesa Goa-IOK has constructed and handed over the sanitation block at GHPS, Hirekandwadi. The initiative by Vedanta IOK would significantly enhance the hygiene of the school premises and would also provide a conducive learning environment for the school students. I commend Vedanta IOK for their initiatives in the field of education, their commitment to community well-being is much appreciated.”
Lokesh, School Principal, SKBHS, Dodalgatta also expressed his gratitude to Vedanta IOK for the construction of the sanitation block within the school premises. “The construction of the sanitation block at the school premises would significantly benefit the school . This initiative not only prevents the transmission of communicable diseases, but it would also contribute to increasing the attendance of school student.”
Aligned with the UN SDG 3 – ‘Good Health & Well-being’ & SDG 6 – ‘Clean Water and Sanitation’, the sanitation blocks constitute a significant upgrade in the educational infrastructure & will help foster conducive conditions for continued education of the students.
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.
For further information please contact:
Col. (Retd.) Anshuman Vivek
Dy. Head, Corporate Communication
Vedanta Sesa Goa
Tel: +91 8923285818 Email: Anshuman.Vivek@vedanta.co.in