Vedanta Limited, India’s diversified natural resources, energy and technology group, has reinforced its commitment to empowering girls through sustained investments in education, healthcare and skill development. During FY26, the company has positively impacted the lives of more than five lakh girls across its operational regions in India.
Anchored in a lifecycle-based development framework and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals—SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being)—Vedanta’s initiatives support girls from early childhood through adolescence and into higher education and livelihoods. The approach is built on the belief that educating and enabling girls creates lasting progress for families and communities.
Vedanta’s efforts begin early through its flagship Nand Ghar programme, which has reached over two lakh girls through more than 11,000 upgraded Anganwadi centres across 17 states. By combining early learning, nutrition, healthcare access and community participation, Nand Ghars help build strong educational and health foundations while empowering mothers and caregivers.
As girls enter formal schooling, Vedanta focuses on improving learning outcomes in government schools. At Vedanta Aluminium in Jharsuguda, Odisha, Project Vidyagraha leverages digital tools and structured academic support to strengthen student performance, while Project VIDYA enhances classroom environments through better teacher capacity and student–teacher ratios. Similar initiatives—including Project Shiksha by ESL Steel in Jharkhand, Shiksha Sambal by Hindustan Zinc in Rajasthan, and Project Vriddhi at Vedanta Sesa Goa—support access to quality education through digital learning, STEM exposure and scholarships. At Sesa Goa, girls account for half of the beneficiaries under the Utkarsh Scholarship programme.
Recognising the link between education, health and dignity, Vedanta runs focused programmes for adolescent girls. At Lanjigarh in Odisha, Vedanta Aluminium’s initiatives on reproductive health and menstrual hygiene include awareness sessions, anaemia screening, nutrition support and pad-making training. FACOR’s Project Laadli further addresses menstrual health by creating safe discussion spaces through Kishori Clubs, distributing hygiene kits and engaging boys to reduce stigma—helping girls gain confidence and self-reliance.
To support higher education and career ambitions, Vedanta offers structured academic coaching through programmes such as Unchi Udaan at Hindustan Zinc and BALCO Connect in Chhattisgarh, enabling students to prepare for IITs, engineering colleges and competitive examinations.
Beyond academics, Vedanta promotes sports and skill-building as tools for leadership and confidence. From India’s first residential girls’ football academy at Hindustan Zinc to the Sesa Football Academy in Goa—whose senior women’s team has qualified for the Indian Women’s League 2026—these initiatives are opening new pathways for girls to excel nationally.
To mark National Girl Child Day and International Education Day, schools across Vedanta’s locations hosted activities celebrating women achievers and encouraging students to reflect on ambition, leadership and the transformative power of education. Together, these initiatives underline Vedanta’s long-term commitment to enabling girls to realise their full potential at every stage of life.
