Vedanta Aluminium Renews Commitment to Empower India’s Youth

Vedanta Aluminium has renewed its commitment to empowering the youth of India through various avenues for progress. On National Youth Day, the company reiterated its dedication to supporting the advancement of young individuals in diverse fields. Vedanta Aluminium, as India’s largest aluminium producer, is implementing a two-pronged approach to create extensive employment opportunities and empower youth from local communities through education, skill development, grassroots sports, and training in traditional art forms.

The company operates some of the world’s largest aluminium smelters and refineries, contributing significantly to India’s growth and engineering capabilities. With over 55% of its employees in their twenties, Vedanta Aluminium is at the forefront of India’s demographic dividend, engaging youth in various roles such as engineering, mechatronics, sustainability, commodities, mining, geology, forensics, and deep tech. The average age of its workforce is between 26-28 years, showcasing the company’s youthful and dynamic profile.

In addition to its focus on community development and skill enhancement, Vedanta Aluminium has trained nearly 15,000 youths through various skilling programs, bridging the gap between unskilled and semi-skilled individuals. Project Panchhi, a recruitment initiative, aims to employ 1000 girls from marginalized rural communities, providing financial support for their education and offering employment opportunities upon successful completion.

The company’s commitments align with global goals such as the ‘Skill India’ vision and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on poverty reduction, decent work and economic growth, and reduced inequalities. Vedanta Aluminium collaborates with prestigious institutions to ensure its training programs meet market needs and youth aspirations.

Vedanta Aluminium has expanded its vocational skills programs over the years, including initiatives like the Vedanta Skill School program, providing training in various trades. The company supports women entrepreneurs through the Subhalaxmi Co-operative in Odisha, offering micro-finance, skill development, financial literacy, and market linkage programs.

Through sustainable livelihood projects in Lanjigarh and the Mor Jal Mor Maati initiative in BALCO, Korba, Vedanta Aluminium provides training in community-based interventions to enhance incomes through improved farming practices, water management, soil conservation, and livestock husbandry. These efforts contribute to fostering entrepreneurship, sustainable economic development, and vibrant local economies across the country.

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing over half of the country’s aluminium. The company is a leader in value-added aluminium products, ranking second in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2022 for the aluminium industry. With world-class facilities, Vedanta Aluminium fulfills its mission of promoting emerging applications of aluminium for a greener tomorrow.