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JHARSUGUDA, FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has intensified its support to government school students in Jharsuguda ahead of the upcoming board examinations by organizing comprehensive education camps under its flagship Vidyagraha initiative. Aimed at strengthening academic preparedness and expanding career awareness, the initiative conducted four focused camps across leading government high schools in the district.

The camps were held at UG High School (Siriapalli), VSS High School (Beheramal), Panchayat High School (Badmal), and Government High School (Sarbahal), collectively benefiting nearly 200 students. Designed to sharpen exam readiness, the sessions emphasized reinforcing core concepts in Mathematics, Science, and English. Structured subject assessments were conducted strictly in alignment with board examination standards, enabling students to gain first-hand familiarity with exam formats, evaluation criteria, marking schemes, and overall assessment protocols.

By simulating real board exam conditions, the initiative has helped students better understand performance expectations while identifying learning gaps that require focused attention. This systematic approach has not only strengthened conceptual clarity but also enhanced students’ confidence and competence as they prepare for one of the most critical milestones in their academic journey.

A distinctive feature of the camps was the active participation of Vedanta Jharsuguda employees through the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP). More than 30 employee volunteers, including experienced technical professionals, conducted interactive career guidance and academic counselling sessions. These sessions provided structured insights into subject selection after Class 10, higher education pathways, emerging career opportunities, and skill development options aligned with industry needs. The engagement allowed students to interact directly with industry professionals, broadening their perspectives and helping them make informed academic and career decisions.

Underscoring the broader vision behind the initiative, C Chandru, CEO, Vedanta Jharsuguda, said, “At Vedanta Jharsuguda, we firmly believe that education forms the bedrock of sustainable community development. Through our Vidyagraha initiative, we are focused on strengthening academic preparedness while providing meaningful guidance to students at a crucial juncture in their lives. We remain committed to creating innovative and impactful avenues that enable young learners to realize their full potential.”

Sharing his experience, Joseph Rana, a Class 10 student from Siriapalli High School, said, “The assessment camps helped me clearly understand how the board examinations will be conducted and identify the areas where I need improvement. The career guidance sessions also gave me clarity about the subjects I should opt for after Class 10. I now feel much more confident about my exams and my future.”

Project Vidyagraha is a pioneering education initiative that leverages digital learning and structured academic interventions to improve educational access and outcomes in rural Odisha. Since its inception in 2022, the programme has delivered over 300 pre-recorded lessons in Mathematics, Science, and English, benefiting more than 12,000 students across 106 government schools. The initiative integrates infrastructure support, teacher training, digital resources, and student-centric programming to create a holistic learning ecosystem.

Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, produces over half of India’s aluminium — 2.42 million tonnes in FY25 — and is a leading manufacturer of value-added aluminium products serving critical core industries. The company ranks 2nd globally in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for the aluminium industry, reflecting its strong commitment to sustainable development. With world-class aluminium smelters, an alumina refinery, and captive power plants in India, Vedanta Aluminium continues to drive innovation and promote aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.