Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, NALCO Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Koraput B.Sc. Nursing College, Janiguda, to support nursing education for local youth in Odisha.
Under the agreement, 40 youths from villages surrounding NALCO’s Smelter & Power (S&P) Complex at Angul and Mines & Refinery (M&R) Complex at Koraput will receive sponsorship for a three-year residential diploma course in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM).
The MoU was signed in the presence of NALCO’s Executive Director (HR). The initiative reflects the company’s continued commitment to employment-linked skill development, livelihood generation and inclusive community welfare in its operational areas.
NALCO to Sponsor 40 Youths for GNM Nursing Course
Through this initiative, NALCO Foundation aims to provide young people from local communities with access to professional nursing education and opportunities to develop healthcare-related skills.
The key highlights of the initiative are:
- Implementing organisation: NALCO Foundation, the CSR arm of National Aluminium Company Limited.
- Partner institution: Koraput B.Sc. Nursing College, Janiguda, Odisha.
- Number of beneficiaries: 40 local youths.
- Course: General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma.
- Course duration: Three years.
- Course format: Residential.
- Target beneficiaries: Youths from villages surrounding NALCO’s S&P Complex at Angul and M&R Complex at Koraput.
- Primary objective: Employment-linked skill development and community empowerment.
The sponsorship is intended to help eligible local youth pursue professional training and build skills that can support future employment opportunities in the healthcare sector.
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Focus on Skill Development and Employment Opportunities
The nursing education initiative forms part of NALCO’s broader CSR efforts to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for young people living in and around its operational areas.
By supporting a structured, three-year residential nursing diploma programme, NALCO Foundation is investing in professional education and skills development. The initiative is particularly relevant to tribal and rural communities in Odisha, where access to educational and vocational opportunities can support long-term socio-economic development.
The programme aims to strengthen the link between education and employment by enabling beneficiaries to pursue training in a professional field.
NALCO’s CSR Initiative to Support Healthcare and Community Welfare
The partnership with Koraput B.Sc. Nursing College also highlights the role of corporate social responsibility initiatives in supporting healthcare education and human resource development.
By sponsoring 40 youths for nursing education, NALCO Foundation seeks to contribute to individual empowerment while supporting the development of skilled healthcare personnel in the region.
The initiative aligns with the company’s wider focus on community development, education, skill enhancement and inclusive growth in areas surrounding its industrial and mining operations.
About National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the company is engaged in bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting and power generation. Through its CSR arm, NALCO Foundation, the company undertakes initiatives in education, healthcare, skill development, livelihood generation and community welfare, particularly in areas surrounding its operations.
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