Sterlite Copper extends financial assistance to purchase exercise therapy equipment

Sterlite Industries India Limited (SIIL) is the principal subsidiary of Vedanta Resources plc, a diversified and integrated FTSE 100 metals and mining company, with principal operations located in India and Australia. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) January 16, 2013 - Sterlite Copper has sponsored Rs 1,78,650 to purchase exercise therapy equipment for a special school here.

Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Head - Operations, Sterlite Copper presented the cheque to Sister Nirmala Mary, Principal, Holy Cross Pearls School, Jothi Nagar.

The school serves 30 students with special needs which helps them to improve their ability to learn by providing specialized teaching techniques.

"Sterlite Copper has woven social responsibility into its business fabric right from its inception in 1996-97. The aim has always been to go beyond mere 'corporate social responsibility' to understand the real needs and genuine concerns of the people and provide the necessary stimulus to not only address these issues but ensure social involvement, acceptability and sustainability," said Mr.Pankaj Kumar. He also added that more than 2.5 lakh people are getting impacted by Sterlite's community welfare initiatives every year in Tamil Nadu.

Mrs.A.Sumathi, Head - Health, Safety & Environment and Mr.Suresh Bose, Head - Human Resources, Sterlite Copper were also present during the event.

Photo Cut Line : Mr.Pankaj Kumar, Head - Operations, Sterlite Copper handing over the cheque for Rs 1,78,650 to Sister Nirmala Mary, Holy Cross Pearls School to purchase exercise therapy equipment for the school.

For further information, please contact:

L.N.Balakrishnan
Head - Public Relations
Sterlite Copper ln.balakrishnan ( @ ) vedanta dot co dot in
Tel: +91 461 424 2926

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