Hindalco Industries Limited, in collaboration with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), recently launched a state-of-the-art Multi-Skills Training Centre at its Kuppam plant in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening its focus on youth empowerment and inclusive growth. The facility was inaugurated by N. Chandrababu Naidu in the presence of senior Hindalco leadership, including Samik Basu, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Kopal Agarwal, Head – Downstream. Designed as a scalable public–private partnership, the Kuppam Multi-Skills Training Centre will train and upskill over 500 youth annually through placement-linked, industry-aligned programmes benchmarked to national and global standards. The initiative supports the Swarna Kuppam Vision 2029 and aims to drive long-term regional transformation. Spread across 22,500 sq. ft., the purpose-built centre features smart classrooms, practical labs, digital learning facilities and career guidance infrastructure to deliver outcome-driven skilling. Over the next three years, it is expected to train more than 875 youth and enable up to 600 job placements, while indirectly benefiting over 5,000 family members. A key highlight is its AI-enabled digital learning platform, accessible even on basic smartphones and offering lifetime learning access. Courses are delivered in local languages such as Telugu, Gujarati and Odia, ensuring wider inclusivity. The model will be replicated across Hindalco-supported centres in Gujarat and Odisha. The initiative is supported by partnerships with industry players including Philips Learning, Max Healthcare, SkillSonics, Indian Institute of Welding, Fronius, Seabery and NASSCOM, with select programmes certified by NASSCOM in AI, data analytics and cybersecurity. The Kuppam centre forms part of Hindalco’s Youth Employability Enhancement Initiative, which has supported sustainable livelihoods for over 12,000 youth across India, with centres in Sambalpur, Dahej and Rayagada demonstrating strong impact.