‘Bravehearts’ film salutes COVID hero

Chandigarh, October 3, 2021: Vedanta Aluminium Business has launched a film to celebrate local heroes who went above and beyond the call of duty to serve people affected by the pandemic as part of Vedanta Group’s ‘Bravehearts’ campaign.
This latest film celebrates the invaluable contribution of a young professional, Jayshree Dhanasekaran, who worked to safeguard remote communities in Lanjigarh, in Kalahandi district of Odisha from COVID. She rallied 80 local women in Lanjigarh village to stitch and distribute 1.4 lakh masks to safeguard rural communities against the disease.
The pandemic has brought forth heart-warming services of several COVID warriors, whose deeds are yet unsung. Bravehearts is a one-of-a-kind digital campaign launched by the Vedanta Group to salute these unsung heroes who went beyond their call of duty to help others during the devastating second wave of the pandemic. The Vedanta Group recently launched three video films celebrating real-life heroes who spread positivity and hope during these challenging times.
Praising Jayashree’s efforts, Rahul Sharma, CEO – Aluminium Business, Vedanta Ltd, said, “COVID has brought forth instances of heart-warming humanity and service to humankind, as Bravehearts from all corners of the world stepped up in their personal capacity to help those in need around them. Jayshree is one such Braveheart, and our film is a celebration of her efforts to safeguard hundreds. We hope her story inspires many to help those in need, in pandemic times and beyond.”