Vedanta Transforming Communities with Education and Opportunity
On National Girl Child Day and International Education Day, Vedanta reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to advancing girls’ education, health and empowerment, having positively impacted over five lakh girls across its operational regions in India in FY26.
Guided by a holistic, lifecycle-based approach aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals—including Quality Education, Gender Equality and Good Health and Well-being—Vedanta supports girls at every stage of their journey: from early childhood and schooling to adolescence and career readiness. The belief is simple yet powerful: when girls are educated and supported, families and communities progress together.
Vedanta’s engagement begins early through its flagship Nand Ghar programme, which has reached over two lakh girls through more than 11,000 modernised Anganwadi centres across 17 states. By integrating early education with nutrition, healthcare and community engagement, Nand Ghars lay strong foundations for learning, health and confidence.
As girls move into formal schooling, Vedanta works to strengthen learning outcomes in government schools across its locations. Digital learning initiatives, teacher capacity-building and scholarship support help girls overcome infrastructure and access barriers, enabling academic continuity and improved performance. Across programmes, girls comprise a significant share of beneficiaries, reflecting a strong focus on gender inclusion.
Recognising that education must be supported by health and dignity, Vedanta implements targeted interventions for adolescent girls, including menstrual health and hygiene education, anaemia screening, nutrition support and awareness on adolescent health. These initiatives are breaking stigma, building confidence and enabling girls to participate fully in education and community life.
For older students, Vedanta supports higher education and competitive exam preparedness through structured coaching programmes, enabling first-generation learners to aspire for engineering colleges, technical institutions and public-sector careers.
Beyond classrooms, Vedanta promotes sports and skills development as pathways to confidence, leadership and resilience. From residential girls’ football academies to nationally competitive teams, these initiatives are helping young women challenge stereotypes and succeed on professional platforms.
To mark the two occasions, schools across Vedanta’s locations hosted activities celebrating women achievers and inspiring students to reflect on leadership, ambition and the power of education. Together, these efforts reaffirm Vedanta’s commitment to empowering girls across their lifecycle and enabling them to realise their full potential.
