Tuticorin, October 30, 2015: Sterlite Copper in association with Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department, Ottapidaram organized a Livestock Camp at Theerku Veera Pandiapuram, A.Kumarareddiyarpuram and T.Kumaragiri of Ottapidaram block today (30.10.2015).

During the camp, about 156 Goats, 41 Milch Animals and 99 Poultry Birds were screened by a team headed by Dr G Vinoth, Assistant Veterinary Medical Officer, Ottapidaram.

The camp witnessed a wide participation from resident villagers who brought their livestock to be treated by the doctors. Vaccines were administered to prevent them from infectious diseases. Medicines were also given to the villagers free of cost to treat their animals suffering from various ailments. De-worming was done on the animals to destroy intestinal parasites, such as roundworm and tapeworm.

The livestock camp was part of a series of on-going programmes by Sterlite Copper aimed at uplifting the communities in and around Tuticorin.

Photo Cut Line: Dr G Vinoth screening the cattle during the camp organised by Sterlite Copper.

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

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