- Free Skill Development training will be provided to local community youth in disciplines like Electrical Maintenance and Food & Beverages.
- Skilling initiatives of Hindustan Zinc will help youth become self-sufficient and Job ready.
Udaipur, 15th March: Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and among world’s largest integrated zinc-lead-silver producer has introduced 2 new courses under Skill Development initiatives, with this program Hindustan Zinc has mobilized 120 students of nearby panchayats with their implementation partner Birla Open Minds, by providing them free training in discipline likes Electrical Maintenance and food & Beverages, as a responsible corporate Hindustan Zinc contributes towards the development of the country by skilling their local community youth in various functions.
“With free skill development training we can help youth to get ready for job interviews and make them self-sufficient to reduce their expenses and increase their income” said Lalu Ram – Mahamantri, Zawar Mazdoor Sang.
Further Kishor Kumar – SBU Director, Zawar Mines added “By providing free training in Electrical Maintenance and food & Beverages, as well as providing the training of Computer basics and English this initiative will bridge the gap between tribal & youth of cities, which helps them to become self-sufficient”
Zinc Kaushal Kendra an initiative started by Hindustan Zinc with an aim to offer short-duration intensive courses in different trades like Assistant Electrician, Microfinance Executive, Unarmed Security Guard, General Duty Assistant, Retail Sales Executive, etc. The centre helps and prepares the youth for entering into the job market and self-employment opportunities which will help them to earn their livelihood and later make concrete and positive difference in their lives.
This program is inaugurated in the gracious presence of Mr. Kishor Kumar – SBU Director, Zawar Mines; Mr. Lalu Ram – Mahamantri, Zawar Mazdoor Sang; Mr. Naga Ram – Union padadhikari, Nevatalai Sarpanch; Mr. Kishan Lal Meena – Bhaladiya sarpanch pratinidhi; Mr. Dhul Chand Meena & Mr. Kesu Lal Meena – panchayat samiti sadasya.
As a socially responsible corporate, Hindustan Zinc has been relentlessly working to improve the lives of rural and tribal people residing near its business locations. The company is amongst the top 15 CSR spenders in India and is currently reaching out to 700,000 people in 184 villages in Rajasthan, 5 in Uttarakhand and 16 villages in Gujarat.
About Hindustan Zinc Limited
Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
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