Vedanta Aluminium Supports Pulse Polio Drive in Jharsuguda
Vedanta Aluminium partnered with the Jharsuguda District Health Department to support the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign on July 23, 2026.
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, partnered with the Jharsuguda District Health Department to support the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization Campaign. Conducted under the Government of India’s nationwide Pulse Polio Programme, the initiative covered 16 booths across the district, successfully immunizing over 1,500 children under the age of five. The campaign aimed to ensure timely vaccination and last-mile healthcare delivery, reinforcing efforts to protect children from the disease.
The campaign involved healthcare personnel, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, Anganwadi functionaries, and field volunteers. Vedanta extended logistical support and on-ground coordination to facilitate seamless implementation across the block, bringing together these key stakeholders to ensure comprehensive coverage.
A monitoring team from the World Health Organization (WHO) visited multiple booths during the drive. The team praised the quality of implementation, adherence to vaccine cold-chain protocols, systematic record-keeping, and effective coordination.
Speaking about the initiative, C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda, stated, “Protecting children’s health is essential to building stronger and more resilient communities. Through this partnership, we are supporting the district administration in extending critical preventive healthcare services to every eligible child. The strong participation of families across Jharsuguda reflects the impact of coordinated grassroots mobilisation, and we remain committed to advancing accessible healthcare through meaningful partnerships.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s broader social impact programmes span healthcare, education, livelihood development, women and child development, skilling, sports, culture, and community infrastructure. These interventions reach nearly 80 villages around Jharsuguda. The company’s diverse healthcare initiatives in the district include Mobile Health Units, preventive health camps, maternal and child healthcare, immunisation support, sanitation initiatives, and tuberculosis awareness and nutrition support under the Nikshay Mitra programme.
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How many children were immunized in the Jharsuguda Pulse Polio drive?
Over 1,500 children under the age of five were immunized across 16 booths.
Which organization partnered with the District Health Department for the campaign?
Vedanta Aluminium partnered with the Jharsuguda District Health Department.
What was the World Health Organization's assessment of the campaign?
A monitoring team from the WHO visited the booths and praised the implementation, adherence to protocols, and coordination.
What support did Vedanta Aluminium provide for the campaign?
Vedanta provided logistical support, community mobilization, and on-ground coordination.
What is Vedanta Aluminium's broader healthcare involvement in the region?
Vedanta runs Mobile Health Units, preventive health camps, and maternal and child healthcare programs in nearly 80 villages around Jharsuguda.
Rakesh Pradhan
District Correspondent, Jharsuguda
Rakesh Pradhan reports on Jharsuguda's industrial corridor, power and aluminium sector news, and civic administration for the Mirror.
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