Over 220 units of blood collected through employee and community participation
KORBA-Balconagar. Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, organized a mega blood donation drive at BALCO Hospital in collaboration with the District Medical & Health Department, Korba. The initiative saw enthusiastic participation from employees, their families, and residents from nearby communities. With over 220 individuals, the camp contributed an equivalent number of blood units, significantly strengthening the blood bank reserves in Korba district.
The day-long drive aimed to support critical medical needs of the region like thalassemia, sickle cell disease, cancer, road accidents, maternal health complications, and bleeding disorders such as haemophilia. Additionally, the camp also fostered awareness on voluntary blood donation and the health benefits of regular blood donation. After comprehensive screening, all collected units shall be stored at the blood bank of Government Medical College, Korba, and will be made available free of cost to patients in need.
Highlighting the company’s commitment to community health, Rajesh Kumar, CEO & Director, BALCO, said, “Ensuring access to essential healthcare remains central to our community development efforts. At BALCO, we believe that health and well-being are foundational to progress, and initiatives like this reflect a shared responsibility between industry and society. The strong participation we witnessed shows how collective action can strengthen emergency preparedness and help meet the needs of vulnerable patients across the district.”
Acknowledging BALCO’s coordinated efforts, Dr. Ravikant Singh Rathore, Nodal Officer District AIDS Control Program, Blood Banking and Diagnostic Services, Korba, stated, “Voluntary blood donation plays a vital role in maintaining adequate reserves for emergency and chronic illnesses like sickling, thalassemia etc. BALCO’s initiative has mobilized a large number of donors, and we deeply appreciate this collective effort. Each unit donated today will serve as a lifeline for patients who rely on timely blood support.”
As part of the continuous commitment to community well-being, BALCO has undertaken several impactful healthcare interventions, benefiting more than 2 lakh people in FY25:
• Project Arogya has strengthened access to primary healthcare through Rural Health Posts and awareness campaigns on maternal and child health, nutrition, and HIV, reaching nearly 76,000 people.
• Mobile Health Vans (MHVs) provide doorstep medical services across 70+ communities, supporting over 23,000 individuals in FY25.
• Quarterly mega health camps and awareness drives promote vaccinations, hygiene practices, and preventive care.
• Balco Medical Centre, a 170-bed tertiary cancer care facility, has served over 60,000 people since 2018.
• BALCO Hospital, a 125-bed multi-specialty healthcare centre serves around 1.8 lakh people annually with the support of 90+ medical professionals and 130+ support staff.
