Vedanta Aluminium hosted Kiran Bedi at its Jharsuguda plant, where she addressed over 1,000 participants at a town hall held as part of the company’s Women’s Day initiatives.

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Bedi, India’s first woman IPS officer, spoke on leadership and inclusivity, emphasising integrity and continuous learning. The session was attended by employees, business partners and community members.

Addressing the participants, Kiran Bedi said, “Vedanta Limited is a diamond of this country, and the nation needs more institutions that use resources responsibly and drive growth with purpose. Stay committed to learning, lead with empathy, and connect with people by listening and understanding before correcting. A stronger workforce needs more women, who bring a steady mindset, empathy, and the drive to deliver. Do not work for awards. Work with purpose, take ownership, and build a sense of belonging. Recognition will follow meaningful work.”

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Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Limited, said, “Today, women make up over 23 per cent of our team at Vedanta. We are also proud to be the first company in India to operate an all-women potline. These milestones reflect our commitment to inclusion and our intent to create meaningful change across the industry. We don’t wait for change; we make it a part of how we operate. Our focus is to create equal opportunities for all, ensuring merit leads every decision we undertake at Vedanta.”

C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda, added, “As the first aluminium plant in India to operate an all-women potline, and the first in Odisha to enable women to work night shifts, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all our employees. I am grateful to Dr. Bedi, whose career is symbolic of leadership backed by action, for energising our efforts to ensure inclusive operations at every step of this journey.”

During the visit, Bedi interacted with members of Project Subhalaxmi, handed out offer letters to specially-abled professionals joining plant operations, and toured the facility.

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