Anil Agarwal
Foundation

The Animal Care Organization (TACO)

The Animal Care Organization (TACO) was launched in 2022 as a unique animal welfare project aimed at creating a world-class sustainable, and scalable ecosystem for the well-being of animals.

The initiative is guided by the concept of 'One Health', a crucial element for animal-human co-existence and welfare of animals. TACO’s six pillars of shelter, veterinary hospital, academy, wildlife conservation, disaster relief efforts, and sectoral engagement focus on the development of international standards for animal welfare.

TACO’s shelter in Faridabad, Haryana, is home to over 160 animals, including cows, bulls, and dogs, focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, advanced veterinary care, and overall well-being. It unveiled a multi-specialty veterinary hospital at the shelter, focused on advanced animal healthcare where it also runs Mobile Health Van and Ambulance services.

In its effort towards wildlife conservation, TACO collaborated with the Forest Department, Government of Rajasthan, by providing seven patrolling vehicles at Ranthambore National Park to enhance on-ground surveillance efforts. It also signed an MoU with Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site situated in Assam, to provide a surveillance centre and dwelling units for frontline workers who are at the forefront of the Park’s conservation efforts for endangered species such as one-horned rhinos, Asiatic elephants and Bengal tigers.

BALCO Medical Centre

BALCO Medical Centre (BMC) is a 170-bed, state-of-the-art tertiary care oncology facility in Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It is emerging as a national leader in India’s oncology sector, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, radiation, hematological, BMT, and palliative care services. BMC is becoming a preferred centre for cancer treatment for people from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh.

Vedanta Sports

Vedanta, dedicated to empowering India and its sporting talent, is committed to promoting sports by establishing advanced sports infrastructure. Through its various initiatives in football, archery, karate, marathons, cricket, and para-athletics, Vedanta Sports aims to transform India into a global sporting powerhouse.

Vedanta Foundation

Vedanta Foundation, established in 1992, is dedicated to empowering and uplifting marginalised sections of society. The foundation has made significant contributions through its initiatives, namely Vedanta Shiksha and Vedanta Rojgar, to provide affordable, quality education and skill development for livelihood opportunities to women and youth.

CSR at Business Units

At Vedanta, CSR is not merely a mandate but the essence of our business, rooted in sharing prosperity with the communities we serve. It has become an essential aspect of the group’s ESG policy, fully aligned with Vedanta’s overarching mission to ‘give back’. Each of our business units has aligned its social impact initiatives to cater to the needs of our communities. The initiatives range from education to healthcare, skilling and livelihood, environment, community infrastructure, art and culture, and more.