Khordha: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), through its NALCO Foundation, has strengthened its commitment to youth empowerment by signing an addendum to its existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Bhubaneswar. The initiative will provide specialised skill development training to 60 youths from villages surrounding the company’s operational areas in Angul and Koraput districts of Odisha.
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.
The three-month training initiative aims to equip young people with vocational skills across various trades, helping them improve their employability and access better livelihood opportunities.
NALCO-SDI MoU to Benefit 60 Youths from Angul and Koraput
Under the programme, 60 aspiring youths from peripheral villages near NALCO’s operational complexes will receive specialised vocational training.
The beneficiaries will be selected from the following areas:
- S&P Complex, Angul: Youths from villages surrounding NALCO’s Smelter and Power Complex in Angul, Odisha.
- M&R Complex, Koraput: Youths from villages surrounding NALCO’s Mines and Refinery Complex in Koraput, Odisha.
The training programme will run for three months and focus on developing practical skills across various trades. The initiative is designed to strengthen the capabilities of local youth and prepare them for employment opportunities.
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Senior NALCO and SDI Officials Attend MoU Signing
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 collaboration reflects NALCO’s continued efforts to support communities in and around its operational areas through targeted CSR initiatives.
NALCO’s CSR Initiative Focuses on Youth Employability
Through this partnership, NALCO aims to enhance the employability of local youth by providing structured vocational training and industry-relevant skills.
The programme is part of the company’s broader CSR commitment, which focuses on education, skill development and community development. By facilitating access to specialised training, NALCO seeks to create opportunities for young people from its peripheral communities and contribute to their economic empowerment.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Established in 1981, the company is an integrated producer of bauxite, alumina and aluminium. With operations spanning mining, refining, smelting and power generation, NALCO plays an important role in India’s aluminium industry and contributes to the country’s industrial and economic development.
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