Bicholim

Development of community infrastructure is one of the major spheres of Vedanta CSR initiatives. Adding to its contribution towards social infrastructure, Vedanta – Sesa Goa Iron Ore constructed a crematorium at Gaonkarwada, Bicholim. The crematorium was inaugurated in the presence of Rajaram Gaonkar, Chairperson- Bicholim Municipal Council in the presence of the members of Bicholim Communidade Committee, local communities and staff of Vedanta.

Rajaram Gaonkar addressing the gathering said, “This initiative by Vedanta in the interest of the community and the locals is a welcome one. The need for a proper crematorium for the locals around has been one of the necessities. The organization came forward to help the communities by providing a proper structure and facility, which is a noble task.”

Joseph Coelho – Head – Operations – Iron Ore Goa stated, “The organization came forward to address the community needs for a respectful resting place for the departed. There existed a temporary structure but what was needed was a proper full-fledged crematorium which Vedanta volunteered to construct for the locals around.”

The other members of the Bicholim Communidade also expressed their gratitude to the organization for its support.