Vedanta & NABARD Partner to Empower Rural Livelihoods
Vedanta Aluminium and NABARD have launched a ₹1 crore rural development initiative in Odisha’s Kalahandi district, focusing on workforce skilling, water resource management, and agricultural diversification. Sixty rural youth will receive industry-relevant training, while 275 water structures will enhance agricultural sustainability. High-value crops like turmeric and ginger will be cultivated across 2,380 acres. Vedanta’s CEO Pranab Bhattacharyya and NABARD’s Dr. Sudhanshu Mishra formalized the partnership, aiming to boost rural self-reliance. Vedanta Aluminium, a leader in sustainable aluminium production, continues leveraging industrial expertise for regional development.