Vedanta Aluminium reaffirms its commitment to scaling up skill development programs for rural youth, helping them learn employable skills and find livelihood opportunities. Through various skill development initiatives, the company has, to date, helped more than 12,000 youth get trained in solar energy technology, housekeeping, industrial sewing machine operations, tailoring, food and beverage, electricals, fitting and welding, advanced agriculture, etc. and find lucrative employment in various industries.
Speaking about the company’s approach, Rahul Sharma, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, said, “India’s future aspirations hinge on its young, talented workforce having the right skills as the future of work evolves rapidly. By training them with the right skills, Vedanta Aluminium helps them seek employment both within their communities and beyond, thereby transforming the socio-economic fabric at grassroots.”
Earlier this year, Vedanta Aluminium launched a skill development program for the communities in the vicinity of its alumina refinery at Lanjigarh, in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. The first batch of 29 students who underwent this program is now employed in some of India’s top hospitality sector players. This is significant since Lanjigarh is located in one of the remotest regions of India, with not many education and livelihood opportunities for the youth to chase their aspirations.
Niharika Durga, who was one of the trainees in the program, says,”I am very happy to share that I have successfully completed the 3-month training program and got employment with Ramoji film city Hyderabad, which has consequently brought happiness to my family. I am the first girl in my family to have secured such a good job. My parents are very proud of me.”