VEDANTA RESOURCES Press Statement:
Vedanta's HIV/ AIDS awareness campaigns & prevention programmes held across operations on World AIDS Day are aligned with UN AID's theme of 'Getting to Zero; End AIDS by 2030'
Vedanta's commitment to prevent HIV & Aids continue to be a focus across all operations. Sensitization camps and workshops for all stakeholders including contract partners and the trucking community were organized by Vedanta's business units in India and Africa, to commemorate World Aids Day.
The community development team at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Zambia undertook a unique campaign 'Zambia's Future: Getting To Zero New HIV Infections'. Although over the years, KCM teams have been sensitizing, voluntarily counseling and testing (VCT) people in the work place and in the surrounding community, this year, KCM has
also partnered with the local authorities to educate the employees through interesting plays and speeches, continued VCT and also distribution of condoms.
In Chhattisgarh, the BALCO Team in collaboration with the Chhattisgarh State Aids Control Society, Raipur, formed an informed human pool to raise HIV/AIDS awareness. At a one day workshop to commemorate the occasion, the company also honored seven people who made significant contributions in raising HIV/AIDS awareness among communities.
Sesa Goa Iron Ore in Goa, teamed with the Goa AIDS Control Society & Goa Medical College, to organize blood donation camps at three locations (Codli Mines, Amona plant, Bicholim Mines) for the employees. Over 150 people participated.
At Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda, a sensitization and awareness camp was held for workers, trucking community, vendors & other contract partners to raise awareness about the threats of contracting HIV/AIDS. The company disseminated messages on HIV/AIDS through the Mobile Health Unit Team.
Vedanta's Sterlite Copper in Tuticorin held a general health camp for women and children and provided educational kits to the children of HIV positive.
***** Abo ut Veda nta Li mited (Fo rmer ly Sesa Sterlite Ltd.)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. is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Governance and Sustainable Development are 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.
President - Group Sustainability, CSR and Communications
Tel: +91 22 6646 1000
gc@ ved an ta.co .in
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