Vedanta Aluminium launches Skill Development Initiative for empowering youths in rural Odisha
5th July 2023
Jharsuguda, Odisha, 7th July 2023: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has embarked on a major new skill development initiative in partnership with the Skill Development Institute, Bhubaneswar, a premier training institute in Odisha. The transformative program aims to empower youths from the rural hinterlands of Odisha by equipping them with market-relevant skills, enhancing their employability, and creating a skilled workforce for the future.
The inaugural batch of the program comprises 26 candidates, drawn from across Jamkhani, Girisima, Jharpalam and Mendra villages in Sundargarh district. They will undergo a comprehensive six month training as industrial electricians, in important modules such as basic electrical & electronics, domestic and industrial wiring, motor controls, transformers, earthing, underground cabling and joints, instrumentation, and other areas.
The training program bridges the gap between unskilled and semi-skilled workforce and will help offer new avenues in employment opportunities for the participants. This will in turn contribute to their personal growth and the overall socio-economic development of the region. In continuation of this program, plans are also underway to onboard a separate batch for training in industrial welding soon, further expanding the range of skill trainings available.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr V. Srikanth, CEO – Mines, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “We are delighted to launch this skill development initiative, which reflects our strong and continued commitment to empowering the youth of Odisha. By partnering with the Skill Development Institute, we aim to provide the necessary expert guidance to transform the lives of young individuals, making them job-ready and fostering their socio-economic progress. This initiative underscores our dedication to nurturing local talent, fostering sustainable growth, and contributing to the overall development of the communities we operate in.”
Thanking the company, Mr. Barun Kanta, one of the youths undergoing training as part of the program, said, “I would like to thank Vedanta for providing skill training to the youth of our village, which will open an extended world of opportunities for us. I am looking forward to successfully completing the 6-month training program, which also comes with the possibility of placement assistance. This training will help me secure a job and take care of my family.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s Mines Business has been working towards community development through focused interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, livelihood and grassroots sports. Among its other significant initiatives are the Vedanta Nand Ghars, which are modernized anganwadis that serve as community hubs for women and child development. Through its interventions, the company is positively impacting the lives of the communities in its areas of operations and beyond, making community members vital partners in the shared growth and progress of the state.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its 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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