Vedanta Aluminium has launched a first-of-its-kind 24×7 telemedicine facility in Lanjigarh in partnership with Tata 1mg. The initiative aims to improve access to specialist healthcare services for communities living in remote villages across the region.
Initiative to Improve Access to Specialist Healthcare
Through the new telemedicine facility, residents of remote tribal and rural areas will gain easier access to timely medical consultations without the need for long-distance travel.
As part of the initiative, the company has established a dedicated telemedicine room at the Vedanta Lanjigarh Hospital to facilitate assisted consultations. In addition, beneficiaries can use the Tata 1mg app to access free audio and video consultations with nearly 30 specialist and super-specialist doctors.
Consequently, patients will be able to seek expert medical guidance from their villages, significantly reducing travel time and healthcare accessibility challenges.
Over 70,000 People Across Remote Villages Expected to Benefit
As reported by The Hindu BusinessLine, the service is expected to benefit more than 70,000 people across nearly 70 remote villages in Kalahandi district and adjoining regions.
Officials stated that the initiative will strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery and support improved health outcomes in underserved communities.
Odisha Health Minister Welcomes the Initiative
Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, said the initiative marks an important step towards improving healthcare access in remote parts of the state.
“The company’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,” he said.
He further added that continued collaboration between the government, industry, and local communities would remain essential for ensuring inclusive and balanced development across Odisha.
Vedanta Highlights Focus on Last-Mile Healthcare Delivery
Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO of Vedanta Alumina Business, said the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening healthcare access in underserved areas.
“With the launch of this telemedicine service, we aim to enhance last-mile access to quality healthcare for those who need it the most. Across Odisha, especially in Kalahandi and Rayagada, several meaningful interventions are rapidly helping these regions move towards the socio-economic mainstream of the state,” he said.
Vedanta Expands Social Development Initiatives in Odisha
Vedanta Aluminium stated that its community development programmes have positively impacted more than 10 lakh people over the years. The company has also invested over ₹500 crore in various social development initiatives focused on healthcare, education, livelihood generation, and community welfare across Odisha.