Locals request Vedanta to run Lanjigarh alumina plant

A representation of Ambadola residents went to Lanjigarh yesterday to discuss Vedanta COO on the closure of Vedanta’s Alumina refinery in absence of bauxite security. Previously People in large numbers made the demonstrations on Save Vedanta.

Showing their displeasure, locals of Ambadola on the leadership of Mr Subash Majhi-Zilla Parishad (Muniguda A) and Sarapanch K Majhi today submitted a memorandum to Mr. K.K.Dave, COO Vedanta Limited and expressed that they would go back to the dark old days of poverty, ill- health and lack of infrastructure in case the plant closes down. All the developmental by the company would be hampered drastically.

Mr K.K.Dave, COO Vedanta Limited said that in absence of apt bauxite security from within the state and with global aluminium market turmoil, the company is compelled to start the process of gradual closure. The unit is currently operating with a daily loss of INR 3 crores which is unviable to sustain if this scenario prolongs, he added.

After Vedanta limited announced its decision to gradually shut down its refinery plant at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi because of raw material shortage and fall in aluminium price globally, locals’ agitation against the closure is gathering steam in many parts of the region. To be expected that the plant closure would have a direct and indirect impact on the lives of around 10,000 employees in the region.