-Goa Chief Minister Dr.Pramod Sawant and Goa Health Minister Mr. Vishwajit Rane graced the handover ceremony and appreciated Vedanta's COVID initiatives.
-Vedanta provided 20 critical care beds and 80 oxygenated beds along with 10 ventilators & fully equipped medical infrastructure including central Monitoring system, ABG Machine, X- ray machines
Goa/ New Delhi, 10th June 2021: Delivering on its commitment to ramp up Goa’s healthcare infrastructure and support the State Govt in the fight against COVID, Vedanta Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business has handed over a 100-bed medical infrastructure to Goa Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) at Bambolim.
The medical infrastructure provided will comprise of 20 critical care beds and 80 oxygenated beds equipped with 10 ventilators and essential equipment, including central monitoring system, ABG machine and X- ray machines.
The handover ceremony at GMCH was held in the distinguished presence of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa- Dr.Pramod Sawant, Hon'ble Health Minister of Goa- Mr. Vishwajit Rane, Hon'ble MLA of Santa Cruz constituency- Mr. Antonio Fernandes, Hon'ble MLA of St.Andre constituency – Mr. Francisco Silveira, Dean of GMC- Dr. S.M. Bandekar, CEO, Iron and Steel Business of Vedanta Limited-Mr.Sauvick Mazumdar along with the GMC Staff, representatives from state administration and senior executives from Vedanta.
Vedanta group has pledged Rs. 150 Cr. for combating COVID second wave across the country in addition to Rs.201 Cr. contribution during first wave of COVID last year. In addition to fully equipped 100-bed medical infrastructure at Goa Medical College, Vedanta has also provided support to Goa Govt. in combating COVID by providing 200 oxygen concentrators, 125 jumbo oxygen cylinders and ensuring daily supply of 3 tonnes of free liquid medical oxygen to Goa Govt. during second wave of COVID. So far over 100 tonnes of liquid Medical Oxygen has been supplied to the Goa Govt.
Speaking at the Handover ceremony at GMCH, Dr.Pramod Sawant, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa said "I appreciate Shri. Anil Agarwal and Vedanta for providing much needed support during this unprecedented situation to contribute to the efforts of Goa Govt, in combating COVID. Goa Govt. is doing everything possible to help people & provide best healthcare facility in the state to contain the spread of the COVID. During this pandemic many corporates supported Govt. across the country in big way to combat COVID and Vedanta is one amongst them. Vedanta contributed significantly through CSR activities in Goa and to help us fight COVID with spending close to Rs. 10 crores. Vedanta have provided oxygen concentrators and provided the best health facilities here at Goa Medical College. Also, Vedanta providing free liquid oxygen from Amona and Navelim plant daily to Govt."
Mr. Vishwajit Rane, Hon'ble Health Minister of Goa, appreciated Vedanta's endeavour in supporting Govt. in combating COVID & Said "I applaud Vedanta for this support at the right time.Today, here, in this hospital, we have the new care unit which is totally supported and commissioned by Vedanta Group. I would like to thank Mr. Sauvick Mazumdar and the whole of Vedanta family for having supported the cause of the Government of Goa and coming forward with the required support. This will help us in further strengthening our battle against COVID.I would also like to thank all the Doctors and the frontline warriors for their hard work.”
Speaking at the handover ceremony Mr. Sauvick Mazumdar, CEO, Iron & Steel Business of Vedanta Limited said "Upgradation of healthcare facilities is extremely important in response to the COVID pandemic, which has put tremendous stress on existing healthcare infrastructure. Our collective endeavour is to support Goa Government, and I am sure this 100-bed fully-equipped medical infrastructure at GMCH will help in strengthening the medical facilities in the state thereby, ultimately helping the people of Goa during this unprecedented situation"
About Vedanta Cares
Vedanta is committed to reinvest in the social good of its neighbourhood communities and the nation. Under the aegis of Anil Agarwal Foundation, Vedanta is setting up 10 ‘field hospitals’ with 1,000 beds for COVID -19 patients across India. The company has pledged Rs. 150 Cr to help the country in its fight against the rapidly spreading second wave of Covid 19. The company had contributed Rs 201 crore last year in the wake of the Covid crisis catering to the livelihood of daily wage workers, preventive health care and support to all its employees and contract partners across its plant locations. The Vedanta group has extended support to communities through its various initiatives including supply of 8.26 lakh litres of Medical oxygen, Sanitization of over 223 villages, commitment to provide 600 + oxygen concentrators and distribution of 5 Lakh Litres of Sanitizer and 15000 RT- PCR Kits.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa, Namibia, and Australia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing to India’s growth story, currently contributing 1 percent of India’s GDP. The company is among the top private sector contributors to the exchequer with the highest ever contribution of INR 42,560 Crore in FY 2019. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company has been conferred the CII-ITC Sustainability Award, the FICCI CSR Award, Dun & Bradstreet Awards in Metals & Mining, and certified as a Great Place to Work. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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About Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business
Sesa Goa Iron Ore Business of Vedanta Limited is engaged in exploration, mining, and processing of iron ore. The company was founded in 1954 as Scambi Economici SA Goa and acquired by Vedanta. Since then, it has grown to be one among the top low-cost producers of iron ore in the country. During 1991-1995, it diversified into the manufacture of pig iron and metallurgical coke. It has also developed indigenous and environment-friendly technology for producing high quality metallurgical coke. Sesa Goa Iron Ore also has a 60 MW power plant that produces clean power by using the waste heat recovery from its coke ovens and blast furnace gas. Sesa Goa Iron Ore operations in India are in Goa & Karnataka.
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