ANS I Bokaro : ESL Steel Limited, a Vedanta group company has been honored by the Bokaro district administration for vaccinating over 3.6 lakh people in the state of Jharkhand.
Presently, Bokaro is among the top three cities of Jharkhand in conducting successful vaccination drive only due to this noble contribution by ESL, said an official.
Speaking on the occasion, NL Vhatte, CEO, ESL Steel Limited, said, “I am happy and proud to share that ESL through Vedanta ESL COVID Care Field Hospital and in collaboration with the district administration has so far immunized the highest number of people in the state of Jharkhand.”
With more than 3.6 lakh people vaccinated, ESL was awarded for infrastructure and facilities of Vedanta COVID Care Hospital by district administration and judiciary.
“Celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on 13 November, ESL was commended for its tireless efforts towards COVID care and community health care. I hope that ESL continues its journey of community and state building with steadfastness and determination,” he added.
Due to the tireless efforts of ESL, today Bokaro is among the top 3 cities in the state of Jharkhand in COVID vaccination. Now Vedanta ESL aims to ensure vaccination of 15 lakh 85 thousand other people of Bokaro, including people in the age group of 05-17 years, said Vette.
Reinforcing Vedanta’s commitment to the health and safety of each of its employees, community members and business partners, ESL Steel Limited has taken all possible steps to keep all its partners safe from this pandemic.
Besides others, DC Bokaro Kuldeep Chaudhary, SP Chandan Kumar Jha, Jai Kishore Prasad DDC Bokaro, Anil Kumar Singh, Dilip Pratap Singh Shekhawat, SDO Chas including others were present on the occasion.