Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, has taken a significant step toward enhancing grassroots education by hosting a Block Level one-day teachers’ orientation program in collaboration with the Block Education Department at Mahima Degree College, Bijapali. The initiative, designed to elevate teaching standards and foster educational excellence, brought together over 650 elementary teachers from Lakhanpur block in Odisha.
The program featured expert-led sessions focusing on critical areas such as lesson planning, classroom management, creating teaching-learning materials, disaster preparedness, first-aid, and integrating technology into classrooms. Teachers engaged in hands-on training, interactive discussions, and received certificates for their participation. Distinguished guests, including Sashmita Sahu, Joint Director, OSEPA, and Amulya Kumar Padhan, Regional Director, DHSE, Sambalpur, graced the event, highlighting its significance for rural education.
Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, emphasized the program’s impact, stating, “Teachers are the backbone of education, and empowering them is key to nurturing future-ready students. Such programs play a crucial role in equipping educators to deliver engaging learning experiences for young minds. By investing in their growth, we are strengthening the foundation of learning and driving long-term impact in our communities.”
Amulya Kumar Padhan, Regional Director, DHSE, Sambalpur, praised the initiative, noting, “This initiative by Vedanta Aluminium is a commendable step towards improving the quality of education in rural Odisha. Such collaborations are vital for building a more inclusive and robust education system.”
Vedanta Aluminium’s commitment to community development extends beyond education to include healthcare, sustainable livelihoods, infrastructure, and grassroots sports and culture. By partnering with local authorities and stakeholders, the company ensures its efforts drive tangible socio-economic progress in Odisha and beyond. This initiative underscores Vedanta Aluminium’s mission to foster transformation and contribute to the state’s overall growth.
As India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium manufactured 2.42 million tonnes in FY25, accounting for more than half of the country’s aluminium production. The company leads in value-added aluminium products for core industries and ranks 2nd globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024 for the aluminium industry, reflecting its sustainable development practices. With world-class smelters, an alumina refinery, and power plants, Vedanta Aluminium continues to champion aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow.
