LANJIGARH, Mar 1
Vedanta Lanjigarh is helping rural youth in Kalahandi build better careers through its Skill Development Programmes (SDP). These programs provide industry-focused training to improve job opportunities, supporting the government’s Viksit Bharat mission and boosting local economic growth.
Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya, CEO of Vedanta Alumina Business, highlighted the program’s goal: “We want to equip local youth with the skills they need for promising careers, helping them become self-reliant and part of the mainstream economy.”
The program supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- Goal 1: No Poverty
- Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Key Highlights of the Program:
- Target: Train 1,200 youth over three years
- Partners: Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA) and NABARD
- Sectors Covered: Food and Beverage Industry
- Training Impact:
- 15 batches trained so far
- 632 youth trained, with 475 placed in top companies like Absolute Barbeques Nation, Club Mahindra, and Belgian Waffles
- Average salary: ₹1.2 lakh per year
The initiative has significantly improved family incomes and given young people in Kalahandi stable career opportunities.
