Thoothukudi, December 15, 2016: Sterlite Copper, a unit of Vedanta Limited, as a responsible corporate citizen has initiated digital/cashless programmes to help people in the phase of Demonetization and adapt to cashless transaction.
A training was conducted to Sakhi beneficiaries, a women empowerment project of Sterlite Copper on cashless transactions. The training was conducted by Mr. R. Gouthaman, Branch Head, Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank, Thoothukudi. 120 women who attended the training will take this education forward to their communities to go digital in all their transactions.
To provide free and best healthcare services to people in communities, Mr. P. Ramnath, CEO, Sterlite Copper & Mr. Peter Kennedy, COO, Velammal Medical College Hospital & Research Institute on 14th December, 2016 did the flag off of Velammal Health Bus which will now provide Ultrasound Sonography Test (USG) & Echocardiogram facilities to the community in addition to the free healthcare services provided by Sterlite Copper Healthcare on Wheels bus.
Cut Line: Mr. P. Ramnath, CEO & Mr. Peter Kennedy flagging off the New Additional Velammal Health Bus.
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 is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is 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.
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Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
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Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
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