Vedanta Aluminum Inaugurates ‘VeDakshata’ Skills Training Centre to Empower Local Youth
11th December 2024
Bhubaneswar, Odisha; 11th December, 2024: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has established a new skills training centre, ‘VeDakshata’, at Bileimunda village in Sundargarh district, Odisha. The training centre will provide underprivileged youth in the region with placement-linked training and will cater to aspiring youth from Hemgir block in Sundargarh district and Lakhanpur block in Jharsuguda district. The skills training centre was inaugurated by Shri Dasarathi Saraboo, OAS, Sub-Collector, Sadar, Sundargarh, in the presence of other distinguished guests.
To drive this initiative, Vedanta Aluminium has partnered with LearnNet Skills Limited, a joint venture of SchoolNet India Limited and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). The centre offers courses on sewing machine operation, electrical maintenance, and food and beverage service. The project aims to train 700 rural youth over the next three years connecting them with opportunities beyond their immediate surrounding.
‘VeDakshata’ has already garnered a strong response from the community, with 105 students enrolling for the first batch of the training program. The skills training centre is equipped with contemporary infrastructure, featuring a multipurpose hall, a digital training room, training rooms for various trades and separate hostel facility for both boys and girls.
Speaking on this initiative, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Skilling the youth lies at the heart of our mission to uplift the socio-economic fabric of the region. The ‘VeDakshata’ skills training centre embodies our steadfast commitment to equipping youngsters with market-relevant skills, empowering them to seize sustainable earning opportunities and thrive in a competitive world. This initiative is a testament to our vision of fostering inclusive economic growth while creating a brighter future for our communities.”
David Stone, COO, Coal Mines, Vedanta Aluminium, added, “The launch of the ‘VeDakshata’ skills training centre reflects Vedanta’s vision of creating self-reliant communities through targeted skill-building initiatives. This centre will enable the youth to access career pathways that transform their lives.”
Underscoring the efforts of the company, Shri Dasarathi Saraboo, OAS, Sub- Collector, Sundargarh, said, ‘“VeDakshata’ skills training centre is a transformative initiative for this region. I appreciate Vedanta Aluminium for equipping young minds with industry-relevant training and facilitating placement opportunities. This initiative not only uplifts the youth but also drives economic progress in the district.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s Mines Business is committed to driving community development through strategic initiatives in education, healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, rural infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. The company conducts health camp through its mobile health unit, a door-step health service for free medical check-ups and healthcare awareness in rural Odisha. These efforts underline the company’s commitment to positively impact lives within and beyond its operational areas. Through close collaboration with local authorities, welfare organisations, and community members, Vedanta Aluminium actively contributes towards the socio-economic transformation of Odisha.
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.
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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