National Youth Day: Vedanta Aluminium Empowers Youth with Industrial Experience as Part of PM’s Internship Scheme
18th January 2025
New Delhi, 17th January 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebrated National Youth Day by reaffirming its commitment to empowering the youth of India. The company has undertaken multi-pronged initiatives in this regard, including extending its support to government initiatives such as the Government of India’s Prime Minister’s (PM) Internship Scheme and undertaking social impact projects designed to provide rural youths with more avenues for progress.
Through the PM Internship Scheme, Vedanta Aluminium is providing students with the opportunity to gain crucial hands-on industry experience across its mega industrial operations. At present, 18 interns have been inducted into the company’s operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha, home to the world’s largest aluminium plant. In addition, 4 interns have been onboarded at Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer based in Korba, Chhattisgarh.
As India’s largest aluminium producer, both plants are home to cutting-edge technologies and industry-best practices, giving the interns an invaluable glimpse into the world of modern manufacturing. The interns are currently engaged in impactful projects across key business areas like operations, sustainability, and digital innovation, enhancing their practical skills and preparing them for future leadership roles.
Sharing her experience, Sonali Dash, a PM Internship Scheme participant, said, “The internship at Vedanta Aluminium has been an enriching journey. It gave me the opportunity to work on sustainability-focused projects, and gain insights into pressing needs of the industry, which will help me in building a strong foundation for my career.”
Another intern, Ujjal Patra, echoed her views: “Working at Vedanta Aluminium has been a great learning experience. Being involved in live industrial projects allowed me to bridge the gap between theory and practice while also enhancing my technical and problem-solving skills.”
Sharing his views on the initiative, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Swami Vivekananda, whose birthday we commemorate as National Youth Day, always encouraged India to harness the boundless potential of its youth. At Vedanta Aluminium, we are committed to nurturing this potential by creating platforms for their growth and development. Through the PM Internship Scheme and other impactful initiatives, we aim to build a pipeline of future-ready talent who will contribute to India’s growth story.”
Vedanta Aluminium has emerged as a driving force for youth development in its operational regions, including in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, by offering a comprehensive range of programs designed to nurture young talent. These initiatives focus on skill enhancement, entrepreneurship, and holistic development, providing invaluable opportunities for young minds to grow both personally and professionally.
Through hands-on training, workshops, and mentorship, initiatives like Project Panchi and Shree Shakti are equipping the youth and women with the tools and environment needed to thrive in today’s dynamic industrial landscape. Project Panchi focuses on empowering women with livelihood opportunities, while Shree Shakti ensures their active participation in industrial growth through skill enhancement and inclusion. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience, Vedanta is fostering a generation ready to lead with innovation and resilience. These programs underline Vedanta’s commitment to nurturing talent and preparing India’s youth to be pivotal contributors to the nation’s progress
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
About Vedanta Limited:
Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world’s leading Oil & Gas and Metals company with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, and Aluminium & Power across India, South Africa and Namibia. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector. Vedanta is committed to reducing carbon emissions to zero by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate the transition to net zero operations. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. The company’s flagship social impact program, Nand Ghars, have been set up as model anganwadis focused on eradicating child malnutrition, providing education, healthcare, and empowering women with skill development. Under the aegis of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s social initiatives, the Vedanta group has pledged Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on social impact programmes with a thrust on nutrition, women & child development, healthcare, animal welfare, and grass-root level sports. Vedanta and the group companies have been featured in Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and was conferred Frost & Sullivan Sustainability Awards 2020, Golden Peacock Award for excellence in Corporate Governance 2022 and certified as a Great Place to Work 2022. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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About Vedanta Aluminium Business:
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
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