Corporate social responsibility represents the DNA of our company, reflecting Vedanta’s values. Over the last number of years, MALCO mapped community needs and espoused sustainable development in the field of health, education, livelihood, women empowerment and environment management, amongst others. During 2009-10, the company invested Rs. 47.10 lacs in CSR activities.

An important asset not reflected in our balance sheet is people. Over the years, we have built a meritocracy. We are in the process of manpower optimization through benchmarking studies with leading power companies and with the Group’s various power units. We are training our people, building new leaders and making learning continuous.

MALCO is a responsible corporate citizen. It is committed to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees.

MALCO’s environmental initiatives included the commissioning of a reverse osmosis plant with a capacity of 1330 m3/day, wherein power plant waste water was recycled. The result was a zero liquid discharge during the year 2009-10.