{"id":67453,"date":"2026-05-07T19:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeveningpost.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/odisha-health-minister-inaugurates-vedanta-lanjigarhs-first-of-its-kind-24x7-telemedicine-facility\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T19:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T14:26:40","slug":"odisha-health-minister-inaugurates-vedanta-lanjigarhs-first-of-its-kind-24x7-telemedicine-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeveningpost.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/odisha-health-minister-inaugurates-vedanta-lanjigarhs-first-of-its-kind-24x7-telemedicine-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"Odisha Health Minister Inaugurates Vedanta Lanjigarh\u2019s First-of-its-Kind 24&#215;7 Telemedicine Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Lanjigarh (Odisha) [India], May 7: <\/strong>Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, today inaugurated Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s first-of-its-kind 24&#215;7 Telemedicine Facility in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district, launched in partnership with Tata 1mg through a virtual event. The initiative marks a major step towards strengthening healthcare access in Kalahandi by bringing timely specialist medical consultation closer to communities across remote villages, employees, families, business partners, etc.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>New telemedicine facility to benefit over 70,000 people across nearly 70 villages in Kalahandi and adjoining areas<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Vedanta\u2019s initiatives are strengthening healthcare, education, livelihoods and grassroots art, sports and culture \u2013 with a focus on women &amp; child development<\/li>\n<li><em>Over 10 lakh lives impacted through Vedanta\u2019s community development programmes across Odisha<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A dedicated <strong>Telemedicine Room<\/strong> has also been established at Vedanta Lanjigarh Hospital for assisted consultations. In addition, through the <strong>Tata 1mg App<\/strong>, beneficiaries can access <strong>free audio and video consultations<\/strong> with nearly <strong>30 specialist and super-specialist doctors<\/strong>, reducing the need for long-distance travel for medical guidance. The service is expected to <strong>benefit more than 70,000 people<\/strong> across nearly 70 remote villages in Kalahandi and adjoining regions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion, <strong>Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Government of Odisha<\/strong>, said, <em>\u201cVedanta\u2019s 24&#215;7 telemedicine facility is a meaningful step towards improving healthcare access for communities in Kalahandi, especially in remote tribal and rural areas where timely medical consultation can make a significant difference. Vedanta\u2019s broader work in healthcare, education, women empowerment and livelihoods reflects how responsible industry can support the state\u2019s development priorities. Continued collaboration between government, industry and communities will be important for ensuring inclusive and balanced development across Odisha.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>According to <strong>Mr. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO Vedanta Alumina Business<\/strong>, \u201c<em>Odisha remains central to Vedanta\u2019s growth journey, and the well-being of local communities is at the heart of our work in the state. With the launch of this telemedicine service, we are enhancing last-mile access to quality healthcare for those who need it the most. Across Odisha, especially in Kalahandi and Rayagada, many such meaningful interventions are rapidly bringing these areas to the socio-economic mainstream of the state. We remain committed to working closely with our local communities and the government to contribute meaningfully to Odisha\u2019s inclusive and sustainable development<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta\u2019s diverse community projects such as <strong>Project Aarogya<\/strong> is bringing <strong>healthcare <\/strong>closer to remote villages through preventive care, health camps and medical outreach, while <strong>Project Sakhi<\/strong> is helping women build skills, confidence and income opportunities through <strong>entrepreneurship and self-help groups<\/strong>. <strong>Project Sangam<\/strong> is strengthening farmer livelihoods through <strong>watershed development, irrigation support<\/strong> and <strong>climate-resilient agriculture<\/strong>. Vedanta\u2019s education initiatives, including <strong>DAV Vedanta International School<\/strong>, the <strong>first English-medium school<\/strong> in the region, and <strong>Nand Ghars which are modernized anganwadis<\/strong>, are expanding access to <strong>quality learning, early childhood care, nutrition, healthcare support and women empowerment<\/strong>. Together with youth skilling and community infrastructure projects, these initiatives are helping build healthier, more educated, self-reliant and empowered communities across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Around Kalahandi and the Raigarh region, these interventions are helping build healthier, more skilled and self-reliant communities. Across Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s community programmes have <strong>positively impacted more than 10 lakh people, supported by over \u20b9500 crore invested<\/strong> in social development initiatives over the years.<\/p>\n<p>The occasion also highlighted <strong>Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s world-class alumina refinery in Lanjigarh<\/strong>, India\u2019s largest alumina refinery and among the largest globally outside China, with a <strong>capacity of 50 lakh tonnes per annum<\/strong>. A key pillar of India\u2019s aluminium value chain, the refinery has strengthened Odisha\u2019s position as a major aluminium hub while driving regional progress through employment, local enterprise support, allied livelihoods and socio-economic development around Lanjigarh.<\/p>\n<p>Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s Odisha operations have also contributed significantly to the state\u2019s industrial and economic development. The company has said it has invested over <strong>\u20b91 lakh crore in Odisha<\/strong> and supports more than <strong>20,000 MSMEs and business partners<\/strong>, creating large-scale direct and indirect livelihood opportunities across its value chain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vedanta Aluminium:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is one of the world\u2019s leading producers of aluminium, \u2018the Metal of the Future\u2019 powering advanced manufacturing, the energy transition, and next-generation technologies. As India\u2019s largest aluminium producer, the company operates fully integrated, world-class assets including a state-of-the-art alumina refinery, the world\u2019s largest aluminium smelter complex in Odisha, and the iconic Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO). With a diverse portfolio of high-quality aluminium products, Vedanta Aluminium caters to customers across more than 60 countries and plays a vital role in global industrial supply chains. The company is recognised among global peers for its sustainability leadership, as reflected in its strong performance in the S&amp;P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment. By advancing the possibilities of aluminium\u2014the Metal of the Future\u2014Vedanta Aluminium continues to enable next-generation industries while creating enduring value for customers, communities and shareholders.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lanjigarh (Odisha) [India], May 7: Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon\u2019ble Minister of Health &amp; Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, today inaugurated Vedanta Aluminium\u2019s first-of-its-kind 24&#215;7 Telemedicine Facility in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district, launched in partnership with Tata 1mg through a virtual event. 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