Thoothukudi, Dec 1: Sterlite Copper, a unit of Vedanta Limited in association with Blood Bank, Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College Hospital and Indian Medical Association organized Blood Donation Camp on World AIDS Day at Blood Bank, Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College Hospital.

Mr. Kumaravendan, General Manager, Sterlite Copper and Dr. Senthil, Medical Officer Sterlite Copper inaugurated the blood donation camp by donating their blood. 65 employees from Sterlite Copper voluntarily donated blood.

Globally, an estimated 36.7 million people have the HIV virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. World AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

Dr. R Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer & Head CSR, Sterlite Copper, Dr. Santhi, Medical Officer, Blood Bank, Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College Hospital, Dr. P Kumaran, President, Indian Medical Association, Thoothukudi and, Dr. Arulprakash Secretary, Indian Medical Association, Thoothukudi were present during this program. The event is solely the contribution of the employees of Sterlite Copper in extending their support for the welfare of the community.

Photo Cut Line: Employees of Sterlite Copper donating Blood in Blood Bank, Thoothukudi Govt. Medical College Hospital as part of World AIDS Day

About Vedanta Limited

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

Jijo Mathew

Manager – Public Relations
Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
Tel: +91 461 424 2940
Mob.: +91 82200 54114

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