Thoothukudi, August 06:Sterlite Copper organized Alumni Meet for beneficiaries of Tamira Muthukkal Project today to motivate and encourage the existing batch students through sharing the experiences of successful alumni of the institute.

Sterlite Copper has initiated the Project Tamira Muthukkal for facilitating skill development training to youth by helping them earn their living through technical skills in association with Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) since April 2014.

The objective of the project is to mobilize, motivate and train unskilled and unemployed youth and facilitate suitable employment linkages. So far 454 youth have completed their training and 71% of them are employed.

Mr. Anshu Goel, Business Head – Copper & Precious Metal, Sterlite Copper was the chief guest for the Alumni Meet and distributed the rewards to the alumni in the presence of Mr D Dhanavel, Head – Commercial, HSE & CSR, Sterlite Copper, Dr R Kailasam, Chief Medical Officer and Head CSR, Sterlite Copper and Mr KM Rajan, Associate Vice President – IL&FS Skills. The function was witnessed by students, faculties, parents and NGO partners.

About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Limited)

Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.

Vedanta Ltd is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta’s strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India, and has ADRs listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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For further information, please contact:

M Esakkiappan

Head – Public Relations
Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
Tel: +91 461 424 2953
Mob.: +91 82200 54113
m.esakkiappan@vedanta.co.in

R Sridhar

Associate Manager – Public Relations
Vedanta Limited (Sterlite Copper – Tuticorin Division)
Tel: +91 461 424 2940
Mob.: +91 82200 54112

r.sridhar@vedanta.co.in

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