Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited’s #RunForZeroHunger Surpasses 15 lac Meals
Panaji, Goa, October 23, 2026: Demonstrating the power of collective action to drive meaningful social impact, Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited (VISL), a leading producer of iron and steel with operations across India and Africa, has contributed more than 15 lac meals since 2022 through the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) 2026 – #RunForZeroHunger movement, including approx. 5.5 lac meals in 2026.The milestone reflects the commitment of employees, business partners and their families towards supporting communities in need through an initiative that transforms every kilometre walked or run into a meal.
The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon – #RunForZeroHunger – has grown into one of Vedanta’s most impactful employee-led initiatives. Through their participation, employees have supported flagship initiatives of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, including Nand Ghar and TACO (The Animal Care Organization), while contributing to the broader #RunForZeroHunger movement that has enabled over 2.7 crore meals across Vedanta over five editions.
Employees across Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited participated by converting their daily walks and physical activities into measurable social impact. The campaign was further strengthened through a series of on-ground engagements, including mini walkathons across Goa, Maharashtra Karnataka ,Odisha and Jharkhand.
As part of the initiative, participants engaged with Olympic champion and Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2026 International Event Ambassador Shaunae Miller-Uibo, who shared insights on discipline, perseverance and consistency.
The campaign culminated with Rise & Stride, a signature walkathon held at Goa’s Divar Island, bringing together employees, business partners, leadership team members and their families. The walkathon was flagged off by Mr Navin Jaju, CFO, Vedanta Iron And Steel Limited, and attended by senior management from across locations.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr Navin Jaju said: “What makes the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon – #RunForZeroHunger- truly special is its ability to transform an everyday action into a meaningful act of service. For several years now, employees, business partners and their families have embraced this movement with remarkable enthusiasm & continue to rally behind the thought for a world without hunger.I extend my sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to this remarkable journey.
Among the standout contributors this year was Ratnesh Kumar, who emerged as VISL’s highest individual contributor after covering over 2500 km over the course of VDHM 2026.
Through #RunForZeroHunger, Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited continues to demonstrate how collective action can create lasting impact and help build stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.
