Vedanta Establishes ‘VeDakshata’ Skills Development Centre in Sundargarh, Odisha

Vedanta Aluminium has launched a new skills training centre called “VeDakshata” in Bileimunda village, Sundargarh district of Odisha, to empower the local youth. The centre aims to provide placement-linked training to underprivileged youth and cater to aspiring youth from Hemgir and Lakhanpur blocks in the district. The training centre has 105 students enrolled for its first batch and is equipped with contemporary infrastructure, including a multipurpose hall, digital training room, and separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The initiative is a part of Vedanta’s mission to uplift the socio-economic fabric of the region and provide industry-relevant training to the youth. The centre has partnered with LearnNet Skills Limited and offers courses in sewing machine operation, electrical maintenance, and food and beverage services. The project aims to train 700 rural youths over the next three years. The inauguration ceremony was attended by district officials, including the Sub-Collector, and representatives from local communities.