5,950+ Rural Youth Secure Jobs Through Hindustan Zinc’s Zinc Kaushal Kendra

• Transformed the lives of 7,100+ youth through skill development in rural areas
• Over 40% of the youth trained and placed were female candidates

 Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), today celebrates International Youth Day by highlighting the landmark achievement of securing jobs for over 5,950 rural youth through flagship CSR program, Zinc Kaushal Kendra. Notably the program has provided skill development training for over 7,100 rural youth since its inception in 2019.  Aligned with the theme ‘From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development’, the program has been instrumental in empowering youth in the company’s operational areas through skill development and entrepreneurship.

Zinc Kaushal Kendra is committed to addressing the pressing issue of youth unemployment by providing market-relevant skills training. The program focuses on holistic development, enabling young individuals to secure sustainable livelihoods. By forging strong partnerships with industry and educational institutions, the initiative offers intensive short-term courses in the domain of hospitality, micro finance services, business correspondence, sales & customer relationship management and self-entrepreneurship that bridges the gap between academia and the workplace.

Recently, 76 trainees secured placements in esteemed organizations, embarking on promising career paths that not only support their personal growth but also contribute to the nation’s development. A notable success story from the most recent batch is Deepak Salvi, who was employed by Raxa Security (GMR Group) stated, “I’m truly grateful for the opportunity provided by Zinc Kaushal. Working at Hyderabad Airport, I earn a generous salary, bringing immense joy to my family and reflecting my accomplishments.”

Mr. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, commented, “Our commitment to nurturing the potential of rural youth is unwavering. Skilling the youth is core to our vision of socio-economic development and a way of empowering them towards the goal of self-reliance. By equipping the youth with market relevant skills, we are not only transforming individual lives but also laying the foundation for a more prosperous and equitable society.  By empowering young minds through our Zinc Kaushal Kendra, we are helping to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’ where skilled and confident youth are the driving force behind national progress and innovation. This initiative underscores our dedication to nurturing local talent, fostering sustainable growth, and contributing to the overall development of communities. Till date our army of 5,960 trainees are transforming the rural landscape and creating an inclusive future for all.”

The program has demonstrated remarkable success in transforming lives with a focus on new-age skill development through its Solar PV lab, preparing youth for future demands. The initiative has organized over 100 exposure visits, benefiting more than 1,600 students with hands-on training. It also offers coaching for government exams at Agucha, Kayad, and Zawar locations, helping over 250 students pursue public service careers.

Beyond skill development, Hindustan Zinc’s CSR initiatives have impacted 1.9 million people across 3,685 villages. Programs like Samadhan, Zinc Football Academy, and Zinc Kaushal have skilled 1.3 lakh individuals. Additionally, about 1.4 million women and children have been empowered through programs focused on education, health, water, sanitation, microenterprises, and cultural promotion.

Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s second-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 by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023, 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. As a world leader in the metals and mining industry, by Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for the global energy transition for a sustainable future.