Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Vedanta Aluminium Trains Over 800 Youth, Boosting Employment in Odisha
Imagine a company called Vedanta Aluminium wanted to help young people in small villages in Odisha get good jobs.
They teamed up with other organizations to create a special training center.
This center teaches young men and women skills for jobs like working in hotels or shops.
So far, they have helped over 800 young people, and more than half of them are girls!
Many of these trainees have found jobs after finishing their training, which is great news for them and their villages.
One special class for food and drink jobs had everyone find a job right away!
The company wants to help even more people in the future.
Vedanta Aluminium's skill development initiative has trained over 800 youths from villages in Odisha's Kalahandi district.
The program boasts 55% female participation, emphasizing gender-inclusive employment.
Approximately 75% of the trained youth have secured employment, with a recent Food and Beverage course achieving 100% placement.
Training modules cover hospitality, retail, and food and beverage services, designed to meet market demands.
The initiative is a collaboration between Vedanta Aluminium, Odisha Skill Development Authority, and NABARD, aimed at creating career opportunities and regional development.
- Who
- Vedanta Aluminium, Odisha Skill Development Authority, and NABARD
- What
- A skill development program that has trained over 800 youths, with a strong focus on gender-inclusive employment, and a high placement rate.
- When
- Published on October 31, 2025
- Where
- Kalahandi district, Odisha
- Why
- To provide vocational training, boost employment opportunities, promote gender equality, and foster regional development.
- Number of Youth Trained
- Over 800
- Female Participation
- 55%
- Employment Rate
- 75%
- Food and Beverage Course Placement Rate
- 100%
- Training Locations
- Bhawanipatna and Lanjigarh, Kalahandi, Odisha
- Partner Organizations
- Odisha Skill Development Authority, NABARD