Jharsuguda, swa news : Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium,in partnership with the District Education Office, Jharsuguda, successfully hosted ‘UNMESA 3.0’ – a three-day residential orientation camp designed for the top-performing students from 10th standard, studying at government and government-aided schools across Jharsuguda. The camp was held at K.G. Girls High School, Samasingha in Jharsuguda district, and focused on academic excellence, career counselling, and board exam preparation.
Over the course of three days, 51 students participated in a series of comprehensive classes and interactive sessions, supported by a dedicated team of 15 teachers and employee volunteers from Vedanta. The event was honoured by the esteemed presence of Mr. Tankadhar Tripathy, MLA, Jharsuguda; Mr. Radhakanta Gartia, District Education Officer, Jharsuguda; and Mr. Sushanta Kumar Ghuta, Additional District Educational Officer, Jharsuguda
Through engaging, interactive sessions under Vedanta’s Vidyagraha – e-learning project, the camp covered seven key subjects and provided students with comprehensive career guidance and insights on effective study techniques. Employee volunteers offered personalized career counselling sessions and addressed queries about the students’ academic and professional futures.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Tankadhar Tripathy, MLA, Jharsuguda said, “It is heartening to witness students embracing the opportunity to enhance their learning and shape their futures. Initiatives like UNMESA 3.0 not only prepare students academically but also nurture the values essential for personal and professional success. I urge these promising minds to leverage their potential and make a positive impact on society.”
Speaking at the event, Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Aluminium, stated, “At Vedanta Aluminium, we recognize that education is the foundation of community development. UNMESA 3.0 is a reflection of our commitment to empower the next generation by equipping them with knowledge, confidence, and the skills needed to excel. We are proud to support these young students as they embark on their journey towards a brighter future.”
Vedanta’s social interventions in the domains of education, healthcare, livelihood, skill development, grassroots sports, art & culture, with a focus on women and child development, reach out to nearly 80 villages in Jharsuguda and nearby areas, benefiting over 3 lakh people in a year. It empowers almost 5,000 women from over 350 SHGs, provides doorstep healthcare services to about 50,000 people annually, gives educational support to more than 13,000 students, has planted almost 1.50 lakh trees in partnership with locals at the community level.
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.
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