Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, inaugurated Vedanta Aluminium’s first-of-its-kind 24×7 Telemedicine Facility in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district, launched in partnership with Tata 1mg through a virtual event.
A dedicated Telemedicine Room has also been established at Vedanta Lanjigarh Hospital for assisted consultations. In addition, through the Tata 1mg App, beneficiaries can access free audio and video consultations with nearly 30 specialist and super-specialist doctors, reducing the need for long-distance travel for medical guidance. The service is expected to benefit more than 70,000 people across nearly 70 remote villages in Kalahandi and adjoining regions.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Hon’ble Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, said, “Vedanta’s 24×7 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’s broader work in healthcare, education, women empowerment and livelihoods reflects how a responsible industry can support the state’s development priorities.”
According to Mr. Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO of Vedanta Alumina Business, “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’s inclusive and sustainable development.”
Vedanta’s diverse community projects, such as Project Aarogya, are bringing healthcare closer to remote villages through preventive care, health camps and medical outreach, while Project Sakhi is helping women build skills, confidence and income opportunities through entrepreneurship and self-help groups. Project Sangam is strengthening farmer livelihoods through watershed development, irrigation support and climate-resilient agriculture.
Around Kalahandi and the Raigarh region, these interventions are helping build healthier, more skilled and self-reliant communities. Across Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium’s community programmes have positively impacted more than 10 lakh people, supported by over ₹500 crore invested in social development initiatives over the years.
