Vedanta Aluminium Trains Over 650 Teachers To Transform Rural Education In Odisha
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Over 650 teachers trained in classroom innovation and emergency preparedness.
Vedanta Aluminium partners with education authorities for grassroots impact.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9: In a major stride toward strengthening rural education, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, organized a one-day Block Level Teachers’ Orientation Program in collaboration with the Block Education Department at Mahima Degree College, Bijapali. The initiative brought together over 650 elementary teachers from Lakhanpur block, Odisha, for a comprehensive pedagogical capacity-building session.
The programme focused on enhancing foundational teaching skills through expert-led modules on lesson planning, classroom management, disaster preparedness, first-aid, and the integration of technology in education. Teachers participated in hands-on training, interactive discussions, and were awarded certificates upon completion.
The event was graced by prominent education officials including Sashmita Sahu, Joint Director, OSEPA, and Amulya Kumar Padhan, Regional Director, DHSE, Sambalpur. Their presence underscored the significance of public-private collaboration in uplifting rural education standards.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, emphasized the long-term impact of such initiatives: “Teachers are the backbone of education, and empowering them is key to nurturing future-ready students. By investing in their growth, we are strengthening the foundation of learning and driving long-term impact in our communities.”
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✨Echoing this sentiment, Amulya Kumar Padhan praised the initiative as a “commendable step toward improving the quality of education in rural Odisha.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to community development extends beyond education, encompassing healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. The company’s collaborative approach with local authorities ensures that its interventions lead to tangible socio-economic progress.
As India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium manufactured 2.42 million tonnes in FY25, accounting for more than half of the country’s output. Ranked 2nd globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium industry, the company continues to lead with purpose-driven innovation and social impact.
This orientation program stands as a testament to Vedanta Aluminium’s mission to foster inclusive growth and empower communities through education.