Three-Month Skill Development Programme to Boost Employment Opportunities for Rural Youth in Angul and Koraput.
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), through its NALCO Foundation, has signed an addendum to its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar, to provide vocational training to 60 youths in Odisha. The three-month programme aims to improve employment opportunities and support the economic empowerment of young people living in villages near NALCO’s operational areas in Angul and Koraput districts.
The addendum was signed on November 3, 2026, at the SDI campus in Khordha, Odisha, under NALCO’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Youth Empowerment Programme.Under this initiative, 60 selected youths will receive specialised training in various vocational trades. The programme will focus on practical and industry-relevant skills to help participants improve their employability and access better livelihood opportunities.
The beneficiaries will be selected from villages surrounding NALCO’s Smelter and Power (S&P) Complex in Angul and Mines and Refinery (M&R) Complex in Koraput. Through this initiative, the company aims to extend skill development opportunities to communities located near its operational facilities.
The MoU addendum was signed in the presence of Asutosh Rath, Executive Director (HR), NALCO, along with senior officials from NALCO, SDI Bhubaneswar and NALCO Foundation.The partnership highlights NALCO’s continued efforts to contribute to community development through education, vocational training and employment-oriented initiatives. By providing structured skill training, the company seeks to prepare local youth for emerging job opportunities and help them build sustainable careers.
NALCO is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Established in 1981, it is an integrated producer of bauxite, alumina and aluminium, with operations covering mining, refining, smelting and power generation.The latest initiative reflects NALCO’s commitment to inclusive growth and creating better opportunities for young people in its surrounding communities.
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