Thoothukudi, July 30:Sterlite Copper has conducted Sterlite Scholarship Distribution Ceremony 2016 in the company premises on 30th July 2016. An amount of Rs. 6 Lakh was presented to the 107 students during the event.

Dr Sugumar, Dean, Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi & Mr P Ramnath Chief Executive Officer, Sterlite Copper presented the scholarship to the students.

Sterlite has provided meritorious scholarship to the children of the employees and service providers of 10th and 12th standard who secured 90% and above in the board exams for the academic year 2015-16.

Scholarship has also been provided to the needy students from nearby community. This is done to enable higher education for the economically backward households. The beneficiaries include students from school education to students studying MBBS, BE, B.Com, B.Sc. and CA. As part of the community welfare initiatives, Sterlite supports students to pursue higher education every year.

Sterlite Copper Officials Mr D Dhanavel, Head – Commercial and Dr R Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer and Head CSR were present for the event.

About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite 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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