Bhubaneswar: 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 andwill cater to aspiring youth from Hemgir block inSundargarh district and Lakhanpur block in Jharsuguda district. The skills training centre was inaugurated by ShriDasarathiSaraboo, OAS, Sub-Collector, Sadar, Sundargarh,in the presence ofother 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 aimsto 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 tradesand 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 DasarathiSaraboo, OAS, Sub- Collector, Sundargarh, said, “VeDakshata’ skills training centre is a transformative initiative for this region. I appreciate Vedanta Aluminiumfor 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.
