National Youth Day: Vedanta Aluminium Empowers Youth with Industrial Experience as Part of PM’s Internship Scheme
New Delhi, 18th January 2025:Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, celebratedNational Youth Day by reaffirming its commitment to empowering the youth of India. The company has undertaken multi-pronged initiatives in this regard, including extending its support togovernmentinitiatives such as the Government of India’s Prime Minister’s (PM) Internship Scheme andundertaking social impact projectsdesigned to provide rural youths with more avenues for progress.
Through the PM InternshipScheme, Vedanta Aluminium is providing students with the opportunity to gain crucial hands-on industry experienceacross its mega industrial operations. At present, 18 interns have been inducted into the company’s operations in Jharsuguda, Odisha, home to the world’s largest aluminium plant. In addition, 4 interns have been onboarded at Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), India’s iconic aluminium producer based in Korba, Chhattisgarh.
As India’s largest aluminium producer, both plants are home to cutting-edge technologies and industry-best practices, giving the interns an invaluable glimpse into the world of modern manufacturing. The interns are currently engaged in impactful projects across key business areas like operations, sustainability, and digital innovation, enhancing their practical skills and preparing them for future leadership roles.
Sharing her experience, Sonali Dash, a PM Internship Scheme participant, said, “The internship at Vedanta Aluminium has been an enriching journey. It gave me the opportunity to work on sustainability-focused projects, and gain insights into pressing needs of the industry, which will help me in building a strong foundation for my career.”
Another intern, Ujjal Patra, echoed her views:“Working at Vedanta Aluminium has been a great learning experience. Being involved in live industrial projects allowed me to bridge the gap between theory and practice while also enhancing my technical and problem-solving skills.”
Sharing his views on the initiative, Sunil Gupta,Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Swami Vivekananda, whose birthday we commemorate as National Youth Day,always encouragedIndia to harness the boundless potential of itsyouth. At Vedanta Aluminium, we are committed to nurturing this potential by creating platforms for their growth and development. Through the PM Internship Scheme and other impactful initiatives, we aim to build a pipeline of future-ready talent who will contribute to India’s growth story.”
Vedanta Aluminium has emerged as a driving force for youth development in its operational regions, including in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, by offering a comprehensive range of programs designed to nurture young talent. These initiatives focus on skill enhancement, entrepreneurship, and holistic development, providing invaluable opportunities for young minds to grow both personally and professionally.
Through hands-on training, workshops, and mentorship, initiatives like Project Panchi and Shree Shakti are equipping the youth and women with the tools and environment needed to thrive in today’s dynamic industrial landscape. Project Panchi focuses on empowering women with livelihood opportunities, while Shree Shakti ensures their active participation in industrial growth through skill enhancement and inclusion. By bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical industry experience, Vedanta is fostering a generation ready to lead with innovation and resilience. These programs underline Vedanta’s commitment to nurturing talent and preparing India’s youth to be pivotal contributors to the nation’s progress
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.37 million tonnes in FY24. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 world rankings for the aluminium industry, a reflection of its leading sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
