Vedanta Lanjigarh Hosts Industrial Visit for Polytechnic Students to Foster Industry-Academia Collaboration

Lanjigarh, prabaha news : Vedanta Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of smelter-grade alumina and a unit of Vedanta Aluminium, organized a comprehensive industrial visit for students from Polytechnic Government School, Bhawanipatna. The visit included an extensive plant tour of Vedanta’s world-class alumina refinery at Lanjigarh, providing students with valuable insights into the alumina production process and industrial operations. This initiativeserved as a bridge between theoretical learning and practical industrial exposure, offering the students a firsthand experience of cutting-edge manufacturing operations.

This industrial visit is part of Vedanta Lanjigarh’s ongoing efforts to foster skill development and industry-academia collaboration in remote regions of Odisha. Vedanta also regularly conducts training programs, internships, and workshops aimed at equipping local students with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s workplaces. By offering such immersive experiences, Vedanta aims to inspire and equip the next generation of professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the industrial sector.

Speaking on the initiative, Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya, CEO – Alumina Business, Vedanta Ltd., said, “At Vedanta, our vision is to empower the youth of today with the skills and exposure needed to build sustainable careers.We firmly believe in creating opportunities that empower young minds to realize their full potential. By providing students from the region with an opportunity to engage with the industry firsthand, we hope to build a strong foundation for their futures.”

Sasikanth Behera, a faculty member accompanying the students said, “This visit has been a valuable learning experience for our students, it not only inspired them but also gave them a deeper understanding of the industry and the potential career opportunities ahead. The visit has indeed given them a better understanding of the various career paths within the manufacturing industry.”