Vedanta Resources : conducts cleanliness drive in Bicholim

Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001. www.vedantalimited.com

CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

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'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Over 40 employees from the Sesa Mining Corporation participated in the drive by cleaning the surroundings of Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple in Bicholim.

Mr. Uday Sardessai, Member Temple Committee applauded Sesa employees for their gesture, which was required as the onset of 'Shravan', brings many devotees offering prayers to this temple.

Leading the cleanliness drive, Shrishaila Gouda, Associate General Manager - Bicholim Mines said, "Cleanliness drives are a regular activity in Sesa and we are proud to associate ourselves with Government of India's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'. Other units of Vedanta - Sesa Iron Ore have also carried out various cleanliness drives in the recent past across the mining belt, including in the port town of Vasco".

Vedanta Limited - Sesa Iron Ore initiated cleanliness drives in October, 2012 and till date nearly 40 such drives have been carried out across Goa, in public places, schools, temples, churches, dhargas among others. Till date around 2499 employees have participated, contributing 8052 man hours towards the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa,
Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.
Vedanta Ltd, formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd., is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus
on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed
on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New
York Stock Exchange.

Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001

CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001. www.vedantalimited.com

CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

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President - Group Sustainability, CSR and Communications

Tel: +91 22 6646 1000
gc@vedanta.co.in

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Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001

CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

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