Jharsuguda : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, conducted a comprehensive fire safety awareness program at the Government High School, Sarbahal, under its Agni Jagrukta training initiative. The session witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 150 students and staff members, who were sensitised on critical fire prevention techniques and emergency response protocols.
The program was aimed at sensitizing young students on essential safety measures through interactive discussions and live demonstrations. Experts from Vedanta Aluminium’s fire safety team trained participants on preventive measures to avoid fire hazards, safe evacuation procedures, and basic emergency response strategies. A key highlight was the hands-on demonstration of fire extinguisher usage, where students and teachers practiced real-time firefighting techniques, gaining practical confidence to manage emergencies responsibly.
Speaking on the initiative, C. Chandru, CEO – Vedanta Jharsuguda, said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, safety is not just a workplace priority, it is a community responsibility. Through initiatives like Agni Jagrukta, we aim to instil safety awareness at the grassroots level, empowering young minds with the knowledge and confidence to respond effectively in emergencies. By engaging students in hands-on learning, we are nurturing a generation that values preparedness, responsibility, and collective well-being.”
Tanmayee Shubhashree, Headmistress of Government High School, Sarbahal, said, “This training is a valuable initiative that makes our school a safer place for children. By learning these practices early, students are better equipped to handle unexpected situations, and this knowledge will stay with them throughout their lives.”
As part of its ongoing Agni Jagrukta initiative, Vedanta Aluminium has trained over 500 students across five schools in Jharsuguda, equipping them with essential fire safety skills. The company aims to expand the programme to more educational institutions in the coming months, building a culture of safety that extends beyond classrooms into homes and communities.
Vedanta Aluminium’s holistic approach to community development goes beyond industrial growth, focusing on empowering people through education, health, skill-building, and safety. As part of this commitment, the company undertakes targeted initiatives that bring meaningful change to its host communities in Jharsuguda and beyond. Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.42 million tonnes in FY25. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
