Tuticorin, Feb 03 – Sterlite Copper is continuously working with the local administration in extending its helping hand for relief measures to the flood affected community in and around Tuticorin such as distribution of food packets to the homeless, dewatering flooded areas, cleaning of channels and strengthening water bodies during the crisis.

Based on need assessment and in support to District Administration, Sterlite Copper has distributed relief materials towards basic requirements such as cooking and other utensils to the 1500 affected families in Aiyyanadaippu and Maravanmadam villages, Tuticorin on 03.02.2016.

Mr D Dhanavel, Head Commercial & Asset Optimization and Mr Chandran, Tahsildhar, Thoothukudi distributed the relief materials to the beneficiaries. Sterlite Copper officials Dr R Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer & Head CSR and Mr M Esakkiappan, Head Public Relations were present for the program.

About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)

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.

For further information, please contact:

M Esakkiappan

Head – Public Relations
Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
Tel: +91 461 424 2953
Mob.: +91 82200 54113
m.esakkiappan@vedanta.co.in

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