The initiative has benefited over 1180 students by strengthening learning outcomes and supporting board examination preparation
Bhubaneswar (Odisha Tazanews) :- Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has distributed curriculum-aligned learning resources to 1,185 students of Classes IX, X and XII in Odisha under Project Vidya, the flagship education programme of VAML Coal Mines. The initiative covers government schools in the operational areas of Kuraloi, Jamkhani and Ghogharpalli, helping strengthen classroom learning, support board examination preparation and improve academic performance among students.
Across the operational areas of Kuraloi, Jamkhani and Ghogharpalli, the programme is strengthening educational outcomes by providing curriculum-aligned reference books to students. During the current academic year, 551 students from Classes IX, X and XII across seven government schools in the Hemgir and Lakhanpur blocks of Sundaragada and Jharsuguda districts have benefited from the initiative. Designed to support both objective and subjective learning, the books help strengthen subject knowledge, enhance analytical skills, encourage self-learning and improve preparedness for board examinations.
The programme witnessed active participation from students, teachers, School Management Committee (SMC) members and employee volunteers, reflecting a shared commitment towards academic excellence and creating an enabling environment for sustained learning.
Speaking on the initiative, Amares Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Coal Mines, said “Education is one of the most powerful drivers of long-term social and economic progress. Through Project Vidya, we are committed to strengthening access to quality education and supporting students with the resources they need to excel. With over 41000 students benefitting from the programme so far, we are proud to contribute to academic excellence and help young learners pursue their aspirations with confidence.”
Sharing her experience, Nabnita Naik, Principal Govt. Higher Secondary School, Luabahal, Hemgir Block said “The reference books distributed under Project Vidya will play an important role in helping our students prepare for their board examinations and strengthen their understanding of key subjects. Such academic support enhances students’ confidence, encourages consistent learning and helps them perform to their full potential. We sincerely appreciate VAML Coal Mines for its continued commitment to education and for empowering young learners with opportunities to achieve their academic aspirations.”
Since its inception, Project Vidya has positively impacted more than 41,000 children across Kuraloi, Jamkhani and Ghogharpalli through initiatives focused on learning enhancement and holistic development. Key interventions include additional teacher deployment in government schools, learning resource support, career guidance programmes, science fairs, creative learning activities, and student engagement initiatives.
The initiative forms an integral part of VAML Coal Mines’ broader community development efforts, which have positively impacted more than 2 lakh people across 26 villages in Jharsuguda and Sundaragada districts through focused interventions in education, healthcare, livelihoods and social development. Through sustained investments in people and communities, the company remains committed to creating lasting social impact and enabling inclusive, sustainable growth across its neighbouring regions.
