Vedanta Aluminium launches third phase of ‘Project Panchhi’ in Odisha
Summary
Project Panchhi’ is Vedanta’s corporate recruitment drive conceptualised under the leadership of Vedanta’s Chairman, Anil Agarwal.
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has launched its third phase of ‘Project Panchhi’ in Jharsuguda, Odisha. As part of this, 45 young girls have been identified for recruitment.
Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “We believe in empowering the youth, particularly young girls, to overcome obstacles and achieve their aspirations.”
Project Panchhi’ is Vedanta’s corporate recruitment drive conceptualised under the leadership of Vedanta’s Chairman, Anil Agarwal.
It aims to employ 1,000 girls from economically backward communities, across its diverse businesses in metals, mining, oil and gas situated pan-India.
The target demography of this drive is girls from lower income families who are likely to opt out of pursuing further studies and a fulfilling career, owing to financial and social constraints.
Till date, the initiative has identified and selected more than 200 girls, many of whom are first-generation learners overcoming significant odds to reach the final stages of their schooling.
Once selected, these promising individuals will receive sponsorship for their higher education in renowned national institutions.
Post completion of their graduation, the job offers will get formalised and these girls will then join Vedanta’s operations as graduate trainees in core operations.
Previously, the programme has been conducted at Vedanta Aluminium’s operations in Korba in Chhattisgarh and in Lanjigarh and Sundargarh in Odisha.
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