Vedanta Aluminium successfully concluded its Women’s Week celebrations, focusing on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and skill development. A key highlight was the launch of its first-ever women-operated smelter line at its Jharsuguda aluminium plant in Odisha.Aligned with its goal of 30 per cent female workforce by 2030, the company introduced initiatives such as self-defence training, an inclusive employee handbook, and personalized-fit uniforms to foster a more diverse workplace. The ‘UnstoppabAl’ magazine was also launched, featuring 12 inspiring stories of women employees, alongside the Pinkbook, a diversity and inclusivity policy guide.Key events across Vedanta’s units included:Lanjigarh: Talk on conflict management by HR expert Aparna Sharma and felicitation of women employees.Jharsuguda: Self-defence training, a leadership talk, and skill development for 100 terracotta artisans.BALCO, Korba: Padmashri Shamshad Begum shared her journey of empowering 65,000+ women, and over 80 women employees were felicitated.Sijimali Mines: SHGs supported with machinery for chappal making, paper plate production, and rice milling.Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB): 52 SHG women participated in financial literacy programs and entrepreneurship training.Sunil Gupta, COO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “We firmly believe in empowering women to reach their full potential. Our initiatives provide a platform for growth, skill development, and leadership, inspiring women within our organization and communities.”Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, manufactured 2.37 million tonne in FY24. Ranked 1st in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2023, the company continues to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.