Vedanta Aluminium Launches “Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre” to Empower Local Youth
28th February 2025
Jharsuguda, Odisha; February 28, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is proud to announce the launch of the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre, a pioneering initiative in the region, aimed at empowering the youth of Jharsuguda through structured martial arts training. This initiative is designed to equip young individuals with essential self-defence skills, discipline, and the opportunity to compete at national and international levels, fostering a culture of confidence and excellence.
The centre will be a dedicated hub for martial arts, with a focus on disciplines such as karate and judo. It will provide professional coaching to help participants hone their skills and prepare for state, national, and international tournaments. More than just a sports facility, the initiative emphasizes physical fitness, mental resilience, and self-discipline, nurturing well-rounded individuals, capable of overcoming challenges across various fields, including professional sports, coaching, and defence services.
The launch event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Mr. Prabeer Kumar Nayak, Chief Development Officer, Jharsuguda; Mr. Jeebananda Mohanty, Vice President, District Hockey Association, Odisha; Mr. Vivekananda Mishra, Chief Advisor, National Karate Foundation, Jharsuguda.
Speaking at the event, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, stated, “At Vedanta, we are deeply committed to fostering the growth and development of sports in Odisha. Through initiatives like the Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre, we aim to strengthen the sports infrastructure in the region, providing our youth with world-class opportunities to excel. This facility is a testament to our ongoing efforts to nurture talent at the grassroots, instill confidence, and create pathways for young athletes to compete at the highest levels. We believe in empowering the youth of Odisha with the skills and discipline to succeed, both in sports and in life.”
Mr. Jeebananda Mohanty, Vice President, District Hockey Association, Odisha also shared their thoughts at the event: “The Vedanta Martial Arts Training Centre is a significant step toward developing young athletes in the region. We appreciate Vedanta’s commitment to improving sports infrastructure and creating new opportunities for local talent to thrive. This centre will help showcase Jharsuguda’s potential on national and international sports stages.”
Mr. Susanta Gupta, Head Coach of the Training Centre, said, “Martial arts is not just about learning self-defence; it’s about cultivating character, perseverance, and a spirit of excellence. With this initiative, we aim to develop skilled martial artists who will shine on national and international platforms, bringing pride to Jharsuguda and beyond.”
Vedanta’s social interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, livelihood, skill development, grassroots sports, art & culture, with a focus on women and child development, reach out to nearly 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas, benefiting over 3 lakh people in a year. It empowers almost 5,000 women from over 490 Self Help Groups, provides doorstep healthcare services to about 50,000 people annually and educational support to more than 13,000 students, and has planted nearly 1.50 lakh trees in partnership with locals at the community level.
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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