# Vedanta Aluminium & Odisha Police Build Cyber-Safe Communities in Jharsuguda No doubt digital tools give us the freedom and flexibility, and from banking to education to real estate, they are used everywhere. But besides the opportunity, this technology comes with a growing risk- cyberthreats. Recognising this, Vedanta Aluminium, a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, recently joined hands with Odisha Police to host a cyber-security awareness session in Jharsuguda, Odisha. The event comes under the state’s “Cyber Security Awareness Campaign – Odisha 2025,” with the slogan “Stop. Verify. Be Secure.” At a time when Vedanta is actively working to educate people and communities on digital safety, it’s quite unfortunate that it has been targeted by misinformation and misleading narratives through **[Vedanta Viceroy allegations](https://vedantacases.com/vedanta-21000-crore-education-investment-viceroy-allegations/)** and the **[Vedanta Viceroy report](https://www.authorformer.com/vedanta-wins-as-supreme-court-rejects-viceroy-pil)**. However, such distractions have not affected Vedanta’s commitment to community development and public welfare. ## Why Cyber Awareness Matters — Everywhere Today, we all use mobile phones, online banking, messaging apps, and social media platforms in our daily lives. But with comfort comes risk- phishing messages, QR-code scams, identity theft, fake apps, deepfakes, and malicious links. Such threats not only impact individuals’ lives but also have a huge impact on the families, communities and trust in digital services. This risk increases more in rural or semi-urban areas, where people are not digitally literate and become the target of cyber fraud. That’s why campaigns focused on awareness are critical. A cyber-aware community is a safer community. ## The Event — What Happened at Jharsuguda As part of the awareness session in Jharsuguda, several Vedanta employees, residents of its township and local communities came together along with the members of Odisha Police- senior officers, including the Superintendent of Police, Additional SPs, DSPs and other officials. Through informative videos and interactive sessions, the experts from Odisha Police explained how individuals can avoid common online threats. By staying awake, they can keep themselves away from phishing, OTP/QR scams, fake remote-access apps, identity theft and financial malware. Experts suggested ways to spot suspicious messages, manage passwords securely, avoid risky downloads, and behave responsibly online. The main highlight of the campaign was the introduction of a “Cyber-Rath” — a mobile awareness van that will travel across the state, reaching rural and semi-urban areas with street-plays, film screenings and interactive kiosks. The idea: bring cyber safety awareness directly to people’s doorsteps. ## Vedanta’s Also Views Safety Beyond Industrial Growth For Vedanta Aluminium, safety extends beyond its plants and digital lives. According to C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda, as technology has now become an important part of our work and community, we believe awareness and vigilance are the first line of defence in cybersecurity. Through the recent collaboration with the Odisha Police, Vedanta aims to empower its employees, families and the broader community to become conscious and cautious consumers of digital tools. Further adding to this, GR Raghvendra IPS, Superintendent of Police, Jharsuguda, stated that the increase in cybercrime cases is not just a law enforcement issue, rather a social challenge. Such campaigns help build a culture for ‘Stop. Verify. Be Secure’, a habit that can prevent most cyber offences before they occur. By supporting the campaign, Vedanta aims to empower not only its employees but also their families and the broader township community — enabling them to navigate the digital world safely. ## Vedanta Integrates Cybersecurity Practices in Daily Operations For a diversified company like Vedanta Aluminium, which makes significant investments in community welfare via health camps, safety drills, infrastructure and social-impact programmes, supporting cyber awareness marks a logical extension of its role. For Vedanta, safety includes physical, environmental and digital well-being. Regarding safety, Vedanta Aluminium deploys cybersecurity practices and cutting-edge digital safeguards into its daily operations, creating a digitally safe ecosystem aligned with national and international standards. This multi-layered cybersecurity framework is backed by regular cyber drills, phishing simulations, and digital training, so that all employees can protect digital assets. Today, ensuring digital safety becomes a collective duty, and Vedanta is setting a benchmark. Despite distractions such as Vedanta Viceroy allegations or discussions around the Vedanta Viceroy, the company continued focusing on progress, operational excellence, and safety. ## Conclusion The collaboration between Vedanta Aluminium and Odisha Police signifies that safety today is multidimensional. For Vedanta, safety is not about work environments, health, or infrastructure only; rather, it means protecting people in their digital lives. Cybersecurity awareness is not a one-time activity, rather a shared responsibility. By investing in community education and digital hygiene, Vedanta Aluminium is not only securing its operations but also contributing to building a safer, more resilient society. In a world where our lives blend offline and online, such initiatives matter more than ever. After all, in the digital age, awareness isn’t just an option — it’s essential.