Udaipur, April 5, 2025 — Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, continues its commitment to rural empowerment through its flagship skill development initiative, Zinc Kaushal Kendra. In a major milestone, the company facilitated job placements for over 500 rural youth across districts like Udaipur, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, and Rajsamand during a recently organized job fair.

40+ Companies Participate in Recruitment Drive

The employment fair brought together more than 40 companies from sectors including tourism, retail, banking, and microfinance. Notable recruiters included HDFC Bank, Arcgate, Reliance Retail, Annapurna Finance, SBI Cap Securitiesand hospitality leaders like Sinclair Hotels and Sajjan Palace. The initiative reflects Hindustan Zinc’s vision of bridging the urban-rural divide and enabling sustainable livelihoods for rural youth.

Since its inception, Zinc Kaushal Kendra has empowered over 7,000 individualswith 40% of placements going to female candidates. The centers, located at operational hubs in Dariba, Agucha, Kayad, Udaipur, and Zawar, offer short-term courses in various trades such as retail, unarmed security, electrical services, food and beverage, and microfinance. Trained youth have secured jobs in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ajmer, Bhilwaraand Lonavalawith monthly salaries ranging from ₹14,000 to ₹30,000.

Motivation Meets Opportunity: Sufiya Sufi Inspires Future Professionals

To mark the occasion, the event also hosted an inspiring session by Sufiya SufiHindustan Zinc’s Health & Fitness Brand Ambassador and ultramarathon runner. Her motivational journey resonated deeply with attendees, as she emphasized the value of resilience, consistencyand goal-setting in building successful careers.

Sufi’s address was a powerful addition to the job fair, encouraging youth to pursue their ambitions with determination, aligning with Hindustan Zinc’s mission of fostering holistic growth and youth leadership.

A Model for Sustainable Rural Development

Recognized among India’s Top 10 CSR companiesHindustan Zinc’s Zinc Kaushal Kendra has earned accolades from both government officials and industry leaders. Through strategic partnerships with NABARD, Yes Foundation, Aavas Financiersand Udaipur Cement Worksthe company has significantly expanded its training quality and reach.

Beyond skilling, the company’s extensive CSR portfolio includes healthcare access, education, women and farmer livelihood support, water conservation, sanitation, grassroots sports, and cultural initiativesimpacting over 2 million lives in nearly 4,000 villages.

Hindustan Zinc: Leading with Purpose

As a global leader in zinc and silver production, Hindustan Zinc supplies to over 40 countries and dominates 75% of India’s primary zinc market. The company was recently named the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company for the second consecutive year by S&P Global. Hindustan Zinc also made headlines with the launch of EcotsAsia’s first low-carbon green zinc, produced with 75% lower carbon emissions than the global average.

With its sights set on achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050Hindustan Zinc’s Zinc Kaushal Kendra continues to be a transformative force, empowering India’s rural youth to lead sustainable and dignified livelihoods.