Kalahandi’s Youth Step into Modern Workplaces with Vedanta Aluminium’s Skill Initiative

Kalahandi, a land of vibrant traditions and untapped potential, is now witnessing a remarkable transformation. In its quiet lanes, a new story of ambition, confidence, and self-reliance is taking shape — led by Vedanta Aluminium’s skill development initiative, which has already trained more than 800 young people from Bhawanipatna and Lanjigarh. With 55% female participation, the programme in Kalahandi is opening the doors to an avenue of opportunities for its people as well as boosting gender-inclusive employment and breathing new life into the region.

For decades, Kalahandi has been a region where opportunities were scarce, and aspirations often limited by circumstance. Today, the tide is turning. At Vedanta’s skill centres in Bhawanipatna and Lanjigarh, young men and women are l