Vedanta Aluminium Strengthens Youth Employability
Through VeDakshata Skill Training Initiative at Jharsuguda

Jharsuguda : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is enhancing the employability of youth in Jharsuguda through VeDakshata, its flagship skill development initiative. Through structured training sessions, practical industry exposure and placement support, the program aims to empower them with industry-relevant capabilities that increase their hiring potential across several domains and open new pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

Implemented in partnership with the NGO Socio Empowerment and Economic Development Society (SEEDS), VeDakshata is a residential skill development initiative designed to build technical competence, workplace readiness and confidence among rural youth. As one of the first dedicated residential skilling hubs in the region, it presently offers training in Food and Beverage Services, Mobile Repairing and Hardware Technician trades, enabling youth to access livelihood opportunities in the hospitality, electronics and manufacturing sectors.

Recently, the company organized the valedictory ceremonies for trainees in the Mobile Repairing Technician and Food & Beverage trades, marking the successful completion of training for 60 youth under this initiative. The event brought together students, their trainers and Vedanta leadership, where participants reflected on their learning journey and the confidence gained, while company leaders encouraged them to build on this foundation as they grow in their careers.

Speaking on the occasion, C Chandru, CEO – Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda said, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we believe meaningful development begins with empowering communities through opportunities for long-term growth and self-reliance. Through VeDakshata, we are enabling local youth to gain practical skills, industry exposure and pathways to sustainable livelihoods. By aligning their training with market needs, we seek to strengthen employability and help young people build brighter futures for themselves and their families.”

Sharing his experience, Ghasiram Munda, a young resident of Jharsuguda, who secured placement after completing the Food & Beverage Services training said, “Before joining Vedanta’s VeDakshata programme, I was uncertain about my future career path. The training gave me practical skills, confidence and guidance to step into the professional world. Today, I feel more secure about my future and better prepared to support my family.”

Vedanta Aluminium’s community development initiatives in Jharsuguda currently reach over 7 lakh people across 61 villages, covering key areas such as livelihoods, women empowerment, education, healthcare, water and sanitation, community infrastructure, sports and culture. The company aims to expand VeDakshata’s structured skill development and placement support to benefit 450 youth, contributing to a growing pool of industry-ready talent in Odisha and enabling sustained improvement in local employability outcomes within Jharsuguda district.