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1 Publication The Economic Times Date 22 nd January 2010 Kolkata Page 1 & 10

2 Publication The Pioneer Date 15 th January 2010 Page 12 & 4

3 Publication The New Indian Express Date 17 th January 2010

4 Publication The Economic Times Date 18 th January 2010 Page 1 & 7

5 Publication The Pioneer Date 5 th January 2010 Page 3, State

6 Publication The Pioneer Date 13 th January 2010 Page 3, State

7 Publication The Pioneer Date 19 th January 2010 Page 4, Nation

8 Publication The Pioneer Date 30 th January 2010 Page 3, State

9 Publication The Statesman Date 29 th January 2010 Page 16, Orissa Plus

10 Publication The Statesman Date 30 th January 2010 Page 14, Orissa Plus

11 Publication Dainik Jagran Date 4 th January 2010 Sambalpur/ Page 5 Headline Vedanta organises mega health camp SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has organized a mega health camp at the School Ground in the premises of the Railway Colony in Jharsuguda with the message of Ensuring Good Health of the Community. Inaugurating the health camp, Rajya Sabha Member Mr. Kishore Mohanty lauded the social responsibility of Vedanta and said that such initiatives help the needy people. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijeet Pati said that the company has earlier organized many such health camps, but for the first time it has organized the health camp in the Town. 41 doctors from different departments of Vir Surendra Sae Medical College & Hospital, District Headquarters Hospital, Sambalpur and Vedanta Aluminium conducted health check-ups of the patients and distributed medicines to them at free of cost. Among others, the Chief of Human Resource Department, VAL, Mr. Koustuv Kund, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Sanu DAs, CSR Chief Mr. Sanjeev Patnaik, PRO Mr. Sivanand Mohanty and Mr. Pranay Kumar were present at this occasion.

12 Publication Hindustan Date 6 th January 2010 Sambalpur/ Page 6 Headline Vedanta to extend all kinds of support to promote cricket SYNOPSIS: All India Jharsuguda Vedanta Cup Cricket Tournament will start from 10 th January at the playground of Manmohan High School. This has been informed during a press conference jointly organized by Vedanta Aluminium and Veteran Cricket Association. The Tournament will continue from 10 th to 17 th January. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Administrative Officer of Vedanta Mr. Sanu Das the Chief Public Relations Officer of Vedanta Mr. Sivanand Mohanty said that Vedanta will extend all kinds of support to promote cricket in Jharsuguda. They said that Vedanta is making efforts to promote all other sports along with Cricket and it will try to give national recognition to the Jharsuguda Vedanta Cup Cricket Tournament. The Chairman of the Organising Committee Mr. Bijay Kumar Patel gave detailed description regarding the tournament at the press conference. 8 teams will participate in this event. The winner of the tournament will receive Rs 55,555 with trophy and the runners-up will get Rs 33,333 with trophy. Former international player Mr. Rajesh Chauhan is scheduled to attend the inauguration of the tournament and international cricket player and BCCI match referee Mr. Sanjay Raul will attend the closing ceremony.

13 Publication Sambad Date 22 nd January 2010 Page 1 & 2 Headline Vedanta Chief meets media house heads: Vedanta has permanent relationship with Orissa SYNOPSIS: During an informal meeting with the heads of different media houses, Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, said that Vedanta is always associated with Orissa and he reiterated the company s commitment towards the development of the State. He informed that Vedanta is planning to establish a world-class university in Orissa, which would be developed as a model in the educational map across the globe. He also said that the proper utilization of the mineral resources of Orissa can help develop the State. In this line, Vedanta has started its project at Lanjigarh, which would transform the Kalahandi district if it is allowed to be implemented successfully. Vedanta has also come forward to establish a mega power project in the State to help the State address the power crisis. Speaking to the media persons, Mr. Agarwal expressed hope that Vedanta would soon get the 100% support of the people of the State.

14 Publication Sambad Date 22 nd January 2010 Page 2 Headline Vedanta to give Rs 10 cr per annum towards development of Kalahandi: Anil SYNOPSIS: After his meeting with Chief Minister Mr. Naveen Patnaik, the Chairman of Vedanta Resources (Group), Mr. Anil Agarwal informed to the media persons that Vedanta will spend 5% of its profit (around Rs 10 crore) every year towards the development of Kalahandi. The proposed university at Puri will be developed as the largest one in the country. In addition, the company will establish the largest alumina refinery at Lanjigarh and largest aluminium smelter at Jharsuguda. He further informed that Vedanta has so far invested Rs 39 crore in Orissa and has provide both direct and indirect employment to around 2 lakh people including 90% Oriyas. He informed that the first unit of the 2400 MW independent power plant at Jharsuguda would be commissioned in summer, this year. This will add 600 MW to the state s power production capacity and can help the state government in combating the current power crisis. It is to be mentioned that Vedanta has been supplying 15% of the total requirement of the state power from its captive power plant since recent past. Construction work for Vedanta University along with Super Specialty Hospital and Medical College has been started. He also said that the company will set up a steel project in Keonjhar in joint venture with L&T. He informed that construction activities for a specialized burn and trauma care centre at would begin very soon.

15 Publication The Samaja Date 22 nd January 2010 Page 1 & 2 Headline Vedanta extends support to address power crisis in State SYNOPSIS: Odisha s Power sector gets a relief, after the announcement by Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources. Vedanta has extended support to address the ongoing power crisis in the State. Mr. Agarwal has informed that the first Unit of 2400 MW Independent Power Plant at Jharsuguda would be commissioned in coming summer. This will add 600 MW to the state s power production capacity and can help the state government in combating the current power crisis. At present the state government could arrange up to 2700MW of power from different sources, against the requirement of about 3150MW of power during peak hours. The 600 MW of power to be generated from the first unit of Vedanta Independent Power Plant can help the state government in fulfilling the requirement. It is to be mentioned that Vedanta has been supplying 15% of the total requirement of the state power from its captive power plant since recent past. Mr. Anil Agarwal thanked Mr. Naveen Patnaik and his government for extending administrative support to begin construction of Vedanta University project at Puri. He requested the State government to work out for an immediate solution for bauxite for Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery. He also informed that preparatory work for a specialized burn and trauma care centre at has been completed and the work would begin very soon. He reiterated Vedanta s commitment for development of a Metal Park at Jharsuguda. The metal park will have about 100 medium and small scale industries, creating employment opportunity for people.

16 Publication Sambad Date 17 th January 2010 Headline Kalam inaugurates Mid-Day Meal Programme: 30,000 students to get nutritious food SYNOPSIS: Dr. A.P.J. Kalam inaugurated the Mid-Day Meal Center established by Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh. This center through its Mid Day Meal Programme shall cater nutritious food to children in 273 schools of the entire Lanjigarh block, in Kalahandi District, in the first phase. This programme will be run by Naandi Foundation in collaboration with Vedanta Aluminium Limited and the Government of Orissa. In a phased manner this programme intends to cater to about 1Lac children of Kalahandi and Rayagada Districts. It aims at enhancing the nutritional status of children in Classes I-VIII in government aided schools as well as to increase their school attendance. Through this programme school children shall be provided freshly cooked food prepared in a Centralized Kitchen. During his visit Dr. Kalam shared few moments with the children who came from different local schools and childcare centers of Vedanta Foundation. It was truly a rare occasion for the Children of Lanjigarh. About 2000 children were present to exchange pleasantry with Dr. Kalam. Speaking at this occasion, Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium Limited said that this is one step further in reducing malnutrition and school dropout in Lanjigarh.

17 Publication Dharitri Date 17 th January 2010 Headline Kalam inaugurates Mid-Day Meal Programme: Will cater to 30,000 children SYNOPSIS: Dr. A.P.J. Kalam inaugurated the Mid-Day Meal Center established by Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh. This center through its Mid Day Meal Programme shall cater nutritious food to children in 273 schools of the entire Lanjigarh block, in Kalahandi District, in the first phase. This programme will be run by Naandi Foundation in collaboration with Vedanta Aluminium Limited and the Government of Orissa. In a phased manner this programme intends to cater to about 1Lac children of Kalahandi and Rayagada Districts. It aims at enhancing the nutritional status of children in Classes I-VIII in government aided schools as well as to increase their school attendance. Through this programme school children shall be provided freshly cooked food prepared in a Centralized Kitchen. During his visit Dr. Kalam shared few moments with the children who came from different local schools and childcare centers of Vedanta Foundation. It was truly a rare occasion for the Children of Lanjigarh. About 2000 children were present to exchange pleasantry with Dr. Kalam. Dr Kalam addressed a gathering of 200 employees of Vedanta Aluminum, before leaving for Bhawanipatna. Labour and Employment Minister Mr. Puspendra Singh Deo accompanied Dr. Kalam during the visit.

18 Publication The Samaja Date 25 th January 2010 Sambalpur/ Page 5 Headline Locals support has brought success to Vedanta s inclusive growth programme SYNOPSIS: In an exclusive interview, the Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium Mr. Abhijit Pati has reiterated Vedanta s commitment towards inclusive and sustainable growth of Jharsuguda. He said that Vedanta Aluminium is moving ahead with its smelting project at Jharsuguda as per its plans. We have started construction of a new 1.25 mtpa aluminium smelter at Jharsuguda which would expand smelting capacity from 0.5 mtpa to 1.75 mtpa by Commenting on the the Aluminium Park proposal, he said that it is an ambitious project of Vedanta in association with government of Orissa. In a bid to help develop the Small and Medium Size Enterprises, Vedanta has designed this park which is expected to house at least medium size downstream units. It would also lead to generate direct and indirect employment opportunity for around ten thousand workforce in the region. He also maintained that VAL is committed towards promoting a sustainable environment through various pollution control measures. We have adopted pollution control drives and conduct water spraying at plant sites for dust control. To ensure environment protection in the peripheral areas, VAL has undertaken plantation drive undertaken that aims at establishing a greener and pollution-free surrounding. He further said that The company has always given priority to promote employability among the locals both directly and indirectly. In our smelter unit at Jharsuguda, we have appointed as many as 22 pdf 36 paf locals in different departments of the plant. Besides, we have also initiated different livelihood promotion projects like Entrepreneurship Development in collaboration with ACCESS Development Services, Vedanta Integrated Jan Jeevika Yojana (VIJJY), PAP Training and Co-operative Promotion programmes to boost indirect employment and self-employment among the locals. Responding to the question regarding the

19 safety of labourers, he said that for VAL, industrial safety is of foremost priority and keeping in line with the Vedanta Group s objectives, VAL adopts rigorous Safety measures to check occupational health hazards at Jharsuguda. Regarding rehabilitation and resettlement of the displaced and project affected families, Vedanta has taken up several measures. The villages covered by the R&R programmes of the company include Bhurkamunda, Banjari, Kurebaga, Bhagipalli, Brundamal, Maa Samleswari Nagar, Katikela, Gudigaon and Siriapalli. The company has either completed or is on the verge of completing several construction projects. As a socially responsible corporate, Vedanta has always given priority to socio-economic development of the area and the community in which it operates. In this line, VAL, at Jharsuguda, has also taken up several initiatives under its CSR policy.

20 Publication The Samaja Date 20 th January 2010 Page 10

21 Headline Vedanta to establish Rs 5,000 cr aluminium park at Jharsuguda NEWS CLIPPING SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited (VAL) will set up an aluminium park involving proposed investment of Rs 5,000 crore at Jharsuguda with a view to promote downstream utilization of aluminium in the State and thereby, help develop the Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). This is in line with the promise given by the Chairman of Vedanta Group Mr. Anil Agarwal regarding the establishment of the downstream aluminium park at Jharsuguda during his last visit to the State. While the park is expected to house at least medium size downstream units with the total investment projected to be in excess of Rs 5000 crore., it would also lead to generate direct and indirect employment opportunity for around 13,000-18,500 people. VAL is also committed to enhance productivity through technical expertise & R&D support, reliable and uninterrupted power supply and availability of raw materials. Vedanta s vision behind this project is to promote growth of the aluminium industry while simultaneously driving the socio-economic development of the state and the country. It will be beneficial for the State to attract such industries into the State. This ambitious project will also benefit the State Government is terms of tax and export incentives. Increase in direct and indirect tax revenues will further enhance infrastructure investments. Through this project, Vedanta will also contribute towards the socio-economic development of the area. By developing an industry-friendly atmosphere, it would encourage investments and industrialization process as a whole. This would definitely give a new shape to the aluminium vision of Orissa. Publication Sambad Date 12 th January 2010 Page 8, Business

22 Headline NEWS CLIPPING Vedanta s water harvesting drive: Check dam to be constructed on Kharkhari Nala SYNOPSIS: Vedanta is planning to construct check dams on the Kharkhari Nala, a tributary of Bheden River in Jharsuguda. As the government grapples with the after effects of a poor monsoon and contemplates drastic action like curtailment of electricity generation to save water in the reservoirs for agriculture the initiative of VAL to harvest water in Jharsuguda have been appreciated by observers as timely and appropriate. The plan is to construct a check dam and then hand it over to the user groups for its maintenance and management in line with the currently prevalent Participatory Irrigation Management System (PIMS) model. The check dam is expected to recharge the ground water level, help farmers raise multiple crops, support livestock development, and offers many more such spin offs. All these will help boost the economic status of the farmers in over 6 nearby villages. Experts are stressing on the importance of water harvesting. Recently, in a conference in OUAT, the chairman of the Western Orissa Development Council (WODC) Prof Niranjan Panda spoke at length about the usefulness of water harvesting activities. VAL s Pravin David, the process owner of this project, believes its successful completion will usher in revolutionary changes in the drought prone areas of this district. The head CSR of VAL Sanjeeb Patnaik believes Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR) is all about finding ways for sustainability with continuity and says VAL is exploring all possibilities by which its peripheral region can be water adequate. In Vedanta the CSR activities are directly monitored by the top management including the group chairman on a regular basis. Publication The Samaya Date 8 th January 2010 Page 15, Business

23 Headline NEWS CLIPPING Locals support has brought success to Vedanta s inclusive growth programme SYNOPSIS: In an exclusive interview, the Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium Mr. Abhijit Pati has reiterated Vedanta s commitment towards inclusive and sustainable growth of Jharsuguda. He said that Vedanta Aluminium is moving ahead with its smelting project at Jharsuguda as per its plans. We have started construction of a new 1.25 mtpa aluminium smelter at Jharsuguda which would expand smelting capacity from 0.5 mtpa to 1.75 mtpa by Commenting on the the Aluminium Park proposal, he said that it is an ambitious project of Vedanta in association with government of Orissa. In a bid to help develop the Small and Medium Size Enterprises, Vedanta has designed this park which is expected to house at least medium size downstream units. It would also lead to generate direct and indirect employment opportunity for around ten thousand workforce in the region. He also maintained that VAL is committed towards promoting a sustainable environment through various pollution control measures. We have adopted pollution control drives and conduct water spraying at plant sites for dust control. To ensure environment protection in the peripheral areas, VAL has undertaken plantation drive undertaken that aims at establishing a greener and pollution-free surrounding. He further said that The company has always given priority to promote employability among the locals both directly and indirectly. In our smelter unit at Jharsuguda, we have appointed as many as 22 pdf 36 paf locals in different departments of the plant. Besides, we have also initiated different livelihood promotion projects like Entrepreneurship Development in collaboration with ACCESS Development Services, Vedanta Integrated Jan Jeevika Yojana (VIJJY), PAP Training and Co-operative Promotion programmes to boost indirect employment and self-employment among the locals. Responding to the question regarding the safety of labourers, he said that for VAL, industrial safety is of foremost priority and keeping in line with the Vedanta Group s objectives, VAL adopts rigorous Safety measures to check occupational health hazards at Jharsuguda. Regarding rehabilitation and resettlement of the displaced and project affected families, Vedanta has taken up several measures. The villages covered by the R&R programmes of the company include Bhurkamunda, Banjari, Kurebaga, Bhagipalli, Brundamal, Maa Samleswari Nagar, Katikela, Gudigaon and Siriapalli. The company has either completed or is on the verge of completing several construction projects. As a socially responsible corporate, Vedanta has always given priority to socio-economic development of the area and the community in which it operates. In this line, VAL, at Jharsuguda, has also taken up several initiatives under its CSR policy.

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25 Publication The Samaja Date 4 th January 2010 Sambalpur/ Page 3 Headline Vedanta Aluminium organises mega health camp NEWS CLIPPING SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium has organized a mega health camp in Jharsuguda. Inaugurating the health camp, Rajya Sabha Member Mr. Kishore Mohanty lauded the social responsibility of Vedanta and asked other industrial houses to carry out such social welfare activities. Speaking at this occasion, the Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium, Mr. Abhijeet Pati said that the company plans to organize more such health camps after successfully holding heath camps at Kurebega, Brundamal and Pitapali. Among others, the Chief of Human Resource Department, VAL, Mr. Koustuv Kund, Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Sanu DAs, CSR Chief Mr. Sanjeev Patnaik, PRO Mr. Sivanand Mohanty and Mr. Pranay Kumar Satapathy were present at this occasion. Above 40 doctors from different departments of Vir Surendra Sae Medical College & Hospital, District Headquarters Hospital, Sambalpur and Vedanta Aluminium conducted health check-ups of more than 2000 patients and distributed medicines to them at free of cost. The health camp was successfully coordinated by Mr. Zamil Khan, Dilleswar Rao and more than 50 women volunteers.

26 Publication The Samaya Date 13 th January 2010 Page 9 Headline Vedanta Aluminium support Pulse Polio vaccination programme SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Aluminium Limited, Lanjigarh supported the District Health administration of Kalahandi in the Intensive Pulse Polio Immunization campaign and administered pulse polio drops to several infants in Lanjigarh area. Dr. Mukesh Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of Vedanta Aluminium Limited started the program by administering polio vaccine to children at Apollo Hospital, Vedanta Staff Colony Hospital. Inaugurating the programme Dr. Mukesh Kumar said that Vedanta reiterates its commitment for development health care in the locality. Immunization of children would help them for a healthy living of the future generation. Total 1434 children were immunized through 13 immunization booths during the programme. One transit team also administered the polio drops at various locations. Special efforts were made to cover the children of migrant workers, who come from various states to Lanjigarh. The campaign will be continued for three days.

27 Publication The Samaja Date 18 th January 2010 Page 16, Sport Headline East Coast Railway come out as champion in Vedanta Cup Cricket SYNOPSIS: East Coast Railway, Khurda has become the champion of Jharsuguda Vedanta Cricket Cup, being jointly organized by Vedanta and Jharsuguda Veteran Cricket Association beating the Nagpur Eleven team in the final match by 54 runs. Winning the toss, Khurda team scored 240 runs in 40 overs for the loss of nine wickets. Sameer Mohanty of Khurda scored 69 runs. Babu Yadav of SEC bagged four wickets Preetanjit Das of Khurda grabbed four wickets and bundled the SEC innings by 186 runs in 36.4 overs. Sameer Mohanty of the winning team team bagged man of the match award. The champion team bagged the trophy along with cash prize of Rs 55,555 and the runners-up team grabbed the trophy along with cash prize Rs 33,333. Subit Biswal of champion team and Chandu Atram of runners-up team bagged best batsman and best bowler award respectively. MLA Jharsuguda Naba Kishore Das, Abhijit Pati, Naba Kishore Das and cricketer Sanjay Raul were present in the closing ceremony. Mr. Abhijit Pati handed over the cheque of Rs 33,333 to the runners up team.

28 Publication The Samaja Date 23 rd January 2010 Sambalpur/ Page 8 Headline Training camp on mushroom culture by Vedanta Jana Jeevika Yojana NEWS CLIPPING SYNOPSIS: Vedanta Integrated Jana Jeevika Yojana, a part of the Corporate Social Responsibility of Vedanta Aluminium Limited, has organized a two-day training camp on mushroom cultivation for the people of the project affected areas in Jharsuguda. The members of 110 Women Self Help Groups working in 6 peripheral villages attended the camp. Speaking at this occasion, the retired Professor of OUAT, Mr. Adwait Kumar Patra said that mushroom cultivation is a profitable business and it can help women strengthen their financial condition.

29 Publication The Samaya Date 28 th January 2010 Page 15 Headline Vedanta launches Prayas for development of primary education SYNOPSIS: As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Vedanta Aluminium Limited has launched an innovative programme namely Prayas intended towards the development of primary education in the peripheral villages in Jharsuguda. The project will initially be implemented in Bhurkamunda, Banjari, Kurebaga, Bhagipali, Brundamal and Maa Samaleswari villages with the help of a voluntary organization, Pratham India. The programme aims at strengthening the primary education in these villages by providing study materials and proper training to the students. Speaking at this occasion, the Executive Director of Vedanta Aluminium Mr. Pankaj Khanna said that education is a must for the all round development of a person and Vedanta always makes efforts towards the development of health, education, livelihood, environment protection and development of sports in the district. This is a strong step towards the qualitative development of education. The programme will increase the interest among the children of the area for education. He also informed that the project would be expanded to other areas after its success in the peripheral villages. Speaking at this occasion, the Collector of Jharsuguda Mr. Dhanjay Das lauded the initiative of Vedanta and asked the students, parents and teachers to help this programme become a success.

30 Website Orissadiary.com Date 21 st January 2010 Headline Vedanta Aluminium in Orissa starts work of state-of-art Trauma Centre with investment of Rs75 crore Orissa roads are no less accident prone to any major cities like Mumbai or Delhi. In a recent observation it has found in Orissa, more than 8 fatalities occur in road traffic accidents. In the year 2009, 7,789 road accidents were registered in the State with 2,920 registered deaths and 9,400 injuries. As compared to the national average 21, death rate is at 35 per 100 accidents in Orissa. Unfortunately, there are not a single specialized trauma centre is in Orissa, who having the latest facilities to cater the need of the on going demand. As it was long due for the people of the state Vedanta has brought a great relief for Orissa, they are setting up the first first-of-its kind state-ofthe-art Burn and Trauma Centre in. In this endeavor an internationally reputed hospital maker HOSMAC has engaged with the Vedanta to give their professional expertise to this project The need of such hospital is very high at this hour; it is unfortunate that the State has no improved and competent facilities to tackle such cases. Commenting on the need of an integrated trauma care centre in the, Dr. Basant Pati, Deputy Medical Superintendent of IMS & SUM Hospital says, "While acts as one of the major referring zones for healthcare to all surrounding districts and beyond, the available infrastructure for the burn injuries and trauma are not as per the required standard. Interestingly, most burn cases (above 40% burns) are referred to SCB Medical College in Cuttak as there is no competent facility to tackle such cases in. Dearth of skilled manpower and inadequate emergency transportation add to the problems of the patients suffering from serious trauma and burns. So, I feel, an advanced trauma care centre should come up in to cater to the large number of trauma patients in and around the city." The sourced confirmed that the idea to set up a state of art hospital at Bhubanheswar has recently been discussed between Chief Minster Mr Navin Patttanik and Mr Anil Agarwal, Chairman of the Vedanta Group in his last meeting, and off late the Vedanta management reviewed it seriously and Government has agreed to extend their support to make the best in class.

31 Realising the need of proper provision to handle the ever-increasing trauma cases, Vedanta has come forward to set up a 100-bed Level I, state-of-the-art Trauma Care Centre in. Revealing Vedanta's plans regarding this novel initiative, the Vice President of Vedanta Group, Ajit Kumar Samal said, "This centre will be established on 10 acres of land involving a proposed investment of Rs 75 crore. As a Level I trauma care centre, it will have facilities that will cater to patients of all income groups at any point of time. We have handed over the responsibility of designing and construction to HOSMAC, an internationally reputed professional group involved in hospital making and research." Informing about the facilities that will be available at this centre, Mr. Vivek Desai, Head of HOSMAC Consultancy Services said, "The centre will have facilities like highest level of surgical care, specialists and equipment available 24 hours, education programme, preventive and outreach programs, program of research in trauma education and injury prevention. This will become a referral resource for communities in nearby regions. Both the clinical and nonclinical facilities will be of international standard. Besides the integrated trauma care facilities including General Medicine, General Surgery, Reconstructive surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgery, Vascular surgery, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Nephrology, ENT and Radiology and Imaging diagnostic services, this centre will also have Emergency Care Services, Ambulatory Care Services and blood bank. The proposed centre is expected to come out as an unmatched proposition in trauma and burns which will include bone bank and skin bank facility. Currently there is no same line dedicated trauma hospital in Orissa or even neighboring state like West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh or Andhra Pradesh." "The institute is the first level-i trauma and burns facility in Orissa and will act as leading trauma centre in the country. The bone bank and skin bank is an unparallel facility in the country which will be available here. The centre will be backed by an integrated life saving road and air ambulance service. The hospital will ensure maximum patient safety and quality of care and will operate in line of NABH / JCI standard," he adds. During the survey conducted by HOSMAC, around 70% of the interviewed doctors expressed interest to join if any such ultra-modern centre comes up in the vicinity. "As doctors, we always encourage adoption of modern technology and innovation in the health sector. In Orissa, despite having expertise, we sometimes become unable to deliver service to the needy people due to lack of adequate infrastructure. So, I would welcome any such initiative to improve this condition," expressed Dr. Sangram Mohapatra, MD of Sunflower Hospital. The centre will also be associated with different national and international medical institutions. Providing emergency healthcare services to the patients belonging to all income groups in an affordable and timely manner, with a human touch is the motto of Vedanta behind conceptualizing this centre. Being first-of-its kind in the State, the trauma care centre is expected to be the one-stop destination for the patients suffering from burn injuries and trauma and be an example for others healthcare providers to follow. As a socially responsible corporate, Vedanta has always remained the frontrunner in implementing different innovative schemes and projects and has also pioneered many novel concepts in the field of social welfare. With this new initiative, Vedanta intends to redefine the healthcare scenario of the State. Reiterating Vedanta's commitment to work towards the development of Orissa, Mr. M. Siddiqi, the Whole Time Director of Vedanta says, "Vedanta has already taken several steps in the field of healthcare. For example, Vedanta has planned to set up a Community Hospital at Jharsuguda and a 100-bed multi-disciplinary hospital at Puri. And this proposed Trauma Care Centre will definitely become a boon for the people of the State." Link: