Odisha Health Minister inaugurates Vedanta Lanjigarh’s first-of-its-kind telemedicine facility

Dr Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, inaugurated Vedanta Aluminium’s first-of-its-kind 24x7 Telemedicine Facility in Lanjigarh, Kalahandi district, launched in partnership with Tata 1mg through a virtual event.

The initiative marks a major step towards strengthening healthcare access in Kalahandi by bringing timely specialist medical consultation closer to communities across remote villages, employees, families, business partners, etc.

A dedicated Telemedicine Room has also been established at Vedanta Lanjigarh Hospital for assisted consultations. In addition, through the Tata 1mg App, beneficiaries can access free audio and video consultations with nearly 30 specialist and super-specialist doctors, reducing the need for long-distance travel for medical guidance. The service is expected to benefit more than 70,000 people across nearly 70 remote villages in Kalahandi and adjoining regions.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Mukesh Mahaling, said, “Vedanta’s 24x7 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. Vedanta’s broader work in healthcare, education, women empowerment and livelihoods reflects how responsible industry can support the state’s development priorities. Continued collaboration between government, industry and communities will be important for ensuring inclusive and balanced development across Odisha.”

Vedanta’s diverse community projects such as Project Aarogya is bringing healthcare closer to remote villages through preventive care, health camps and medical outreach, while Project Sakhi is helping women build skills, confidence and income opportunities through entrepreneurship and self-help groups.

Around Kalahandi and the Raigarh region, multiple interventions are helping build healthier, more skilled and self-reliant communities. Across Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium’s community programmes have positively impacted more than 10 lakh people, supported by over Rs 500 crore invested in social development initiatives over the years.