Lanjigarh:Vedanta Aluminium opened a community centre at Dahikhal under project Pragati. Over 1500 villagers, community members and youth clubs of 11 villages in the Sibapadar gram panchayat will be benefited from this multi-purpose platform, a common junction point for the people to conduct meetings and events.

Vedanta Aluminium’s Langigarh unit COO RakeshMohan said, “This opening takes our initiative a step forward in creating a truly collaborative, community space that fosters socio-economic development in the region. Many can now avail the social benefits from the community centre, a common, multi-purpose platform serving for community events and meetings.”

Under project Pragati, the refinery is supporting the basic development of infrastructure including road construction, drinking water projects, and community centres in villages as per local  requirements.Vedanta’s pro-active efforts towards the overall community development were much appreciated by the guests present.

A medical health camp was organised for the villagers of Dahikhal, where over 200 villagers  availed the medical benefits. Five doctors, including two doctors from the District Headquarter Hospital, Bhawanipatna and one Medical Officer In-charge (MOIC), Muniguda were present, conducting medical check-ups.