Lanjigarh, 16/09/25 : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, through its flagship skills training initiative in Bhawanipatna, Odisha, has successfully completed the 21st batch of food & beverage (F&B) training, achieving an impressive 93% placement rate. The program, conducted in collaboration with the Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), underscores Vedanta’s commitment to equipping local youth with industry-ready skills, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and driving holistic, grassroots-led development across the region. Speaking on the achievement, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya – CEO, Vedanta Alumina Business, said, “At Vedanta, we strongly believe that skilling is the foundation of self-reliance. Initiatives like these bridge…
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Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 16th September 2025 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, organised a free-of-cost multispecialty mega health camp at Gunpur village, Kalahandi, in collaboration with the District Health Administration, Kalahandi, and Swaraj Hospital, Balangir. The camp benefited more than 200 people from 26 villages across Thuamul Rampur and Kashipur blocks. Bringing quality healthcare to remote regions, the camp offered a wide range of free medical services, including specialized consultations and check-ups covering orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, dermatology, ENT, chest and tuberculosis care, along with the distribution of medicines at no cost. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Pradosh…
Bhubaneswar, 13/09/25 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has developed a dedicated fitness-cum-amusement park for 700 students of Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama School in Hatamuniguda, Rayagada. The park, equipped with a variety of play and fitness facilities, is designed to promote physical activity, recreation and holistic growth of students. The facility was inaugurated by Mr. Prateek Kumar, Vice President & Head, Vedanta Sijimali Bauxite Mines, in the presence of school authorities. The inauguration was followed by a heartwarming sight of students exploring the new space with enthusiasm. In rural areas like these, limited school infrastructure hinders student’s learning and growth.…
Lanjigarh, 13/09/25 – A new wave of sporting excellence is sweeping across Kalahandi as 21 young archers from the district have secured their place in the prestigious 26th Odisha State Open Archery Meet 2025. Among the qualifiers are 12 boys and 9 girls, who proved their mettle during the district-level trials hosted at SSD School, Lanjigarh. The event, organised by the Kalahandi Athletic Association with support from Vedanta Aluminium, saw 40 archers competing across Indian Round, Compound, and Recurve categories. This success stems from Vedanta Lanjigarh’s flagship Sports Training Initiative, launched in 2018 to nurture local sporting talent and open…
Lanjigarh, 11/09/25: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is supporting young archers from Kalahandi district through its flagship Sports Training Initiative in Lanjigarh. Recently, 21 of these athletes (12 male and 9 female) qualified for the upcoming 26th Odisha State Open Archery Meet 2025. The qualifiers emerged from the district-level trials held at SSD School, Lanjigarh, organised by the Kalahandi Athletic Association with Vedanta’s support, where a total of 40 archers competed across Indian Round, Compound, and Recurve categories. Launched in 2018, Vedanta Lanjigarh’s Sports Initiative has been nurturing young talent from Kalahandi by providing access to professional training,…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 11/09/2025 – Vedanta, India’s leading mining and metals conglomerate, has initiated the land acquisition process in Dhenkanal, Odisha, for its proposed 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter. A senior company executive confirmed the development on Wednesday, marking the first step towards what is set to be one of the largest greenfield aluminium projects in the country. The upcoming ‘green aluminium’ facility is expected to create over two lakh jobs, both directly and indirectly, significantly boosting industrial activity in Odisha and strengthening its position as India’s aluminium hub. Speaking at ALUMEX India 2025 in New Delhi, Rajiv…
New Delhi, 09/09/2025: India has a major opportunity to become a global leader in the next big revolution in technology two-dimensional (2D) materials. A new report from NITI Aayog, the government’s top think tank, highlights how these materials can help India move beyond silicon-based technologies and take a lead in the semiconductor race. The report suggests that with the right policies, investment, and collaboration, India can set the pace for the future of computing and electronics. 2D materials are substances that are only a few atoms thick. Despite their thinness, they are incredibly strong around 200 times stronger than steel…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha; 9th September 2025 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has further strengthened its commitment to rural education in Odisha by organizing a large-scale teachers’ orientation program for the Lakhanpur block. The program was held at Mahima Degree College, Bijapali, in association with the Block Education Department, and drew participation from more than 650 elementary school teachers. The orientation program was designed with the dual objective of upskilling teachers and strengthening the education ecosystem in rural communities. The sessions covered a wide range of topics, from lesson and classroom planning to effective use of technology in teaching,…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha; 8th September, 2025 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has once again demonstrated its deep-rooted commitment to grassroots education by organising a block-level one-day teachers’ orientation programme at Mahima Degree College, Bijapali. Held in collaboration with the Block Education Department, the event aimed to enhance pedagogical skills and teaching methodologies for elementary school teachers, thereby strengthening the foundation of learning in rural Odisha. The orientation programme brought together more than 650 elementary teachers from Lakhanpur block, making it one of the most significant capacity-building efforts for educators in the region. Teachers, often considered the cornerstones of…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha; September 04th, 2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, is making a positive impact on society and the economy through its VeDakshata Skill Training Centre located in Bileimunda village of Sundargarh district. So far, 87 young people from rural areas who have completed training under this programme have found jobs with well-known companies across the country, showing Vedanta’s ongoing effort to provide local youth with skills that match industry needs and support long-term livelihoods. The VeDakshata initiative, which began in December 2024, is run in partnership with LearnNet Skills Limited, a company formed by SchoolNet India Limited and…