Bhubaneswar, Sept 4: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is making waves in rural skill development through its VeDakshata Skill Training Centre in Bileimunda village, in Odisha’s Sundargarh district. Since its launch in December 2024, the initiative has successfully trained and placed 87 rural youth in jobs across India, marking a significant milestone in Vedanta’s mission to foster sustainable livelihoods.

Implemented in partnership with LearnNet Skills Limited—a joint venture of SchoolNet India and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)—VeDakshata offers free training in three trades: sewing machine operation, electrical maintenance, and food & beverage service. These industry-relevant courses are tailored to empower youth from communities surrounding Vedanta’s coal mining projects in Ghogharpalli, Jamkhani, and Kuraloi.

The impact is already visible: 36 Assistant Electricians, 31 Sewing Machine Operators, and 20 Food & Beverage Service stewards have secured employment with reputed organizations. These placements have not only boosted household incomes but also helped integrate rural youth into the formal workforce, enhancing their confidence and social mobility.

Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, emphasized the transformative power of skill development: “Through VeDakshata, we are bridging the gap between education and livelihood. These young individuals are now shaping their futures with dignity and purpose.”

Aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals—SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)—VeDakshata also supports India’s national vision of Viksit Bharat. Vedanta’s broader community development efforts span education, healthcare, infrastructure, and grassroots sports, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive growth in Odisha.

As Vedanta Aluminium continues to lead in aluminium production with 2.42 million tonnes manufactured in FY25, its social initiatives like VeDakshata reflect a deeper investment in human capital—one that promises long-term socio-economic transformation.

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