Vedanta Group has announced that its girl-focused programmes benefited more than 1 million girls during FY26, expanding access to education, healthcare, skill development, sports and livelihood opportunities. According to the company, the initiatives span more than 13 Indian states, along with its international operational geographies in South Africa and Zambia. The programmes are designed to support girls at different stages of their development, from early childhood through adolescence and into employment.
Every girl deserves the opportunity to learn, lead, play and shape her own future.
This International Girl Child Day, we celebrate the journeys and aspirations of over 1 million girls and young women reached through Vedanta’s initiatives in FY26.
From education and digital learning to healthcare, vocational skilling and sports, our efforts are helping girls build confidence, unlock opportunities and realise their potential.
Here’s to a world where every girl gets the chance to go further.
#InternationalGirlChildDay #Vedanta #TransformingForGood #DeshKiZarooratonKeLiye #GirlChild #SocialImpact
— Vedanta Group (@Vedanta_Group) October 11, 2026
Education and Early Childhood Development
Marking the International Day of the Girl Child, Vedanta highlighted its efforts to create opportunities for girls through a range of community development initiatives. The programmes aim to strengthen access to essential services and help girls build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue their aspirations. Through its Nand Ghars, Vedanta has reached more than 500,000 children, helping provide a stronger foundation for early childhood development, including for girls. The company is also promoting access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education through functional STEM laboratories and digital classrooms. In addition, vocational training programmes are intended to equip girls with practical skills that can support their transition into employment and sustainable livelihoods.
Focus on Adolescent Health and Awareness
Healthcare is another key area of the group’s initiatives. Vedanta’s programmes power critical issues affecting adolescent girls, including anaemia, menstrual hygiene and cervical cancer awareness. At the community level, the company reports reaching more than 200,000 people through awareness initiatives covering adolescence, the prevention of child marriage and women’s legal rights. These efforts seek to encourage informed discussions about health, rights and the challenges faced by girls and women. By combining awareness with access to information, the initiatives aim to help communities better understand the importance of adolescent health, gender equality and the protection of girls’ rights.
Sports Creating New Opportunities for Girls
Sports are emerging as another important avenue for girls to develop confidence, discipline and leadership skills. Vedanta is expanding opportunities in football, karate and martial arts through programmes across different locations. The group supports residential girls’ football academies in Rajasthan and Goa, while its martial arts programmes have expanded to Odisha and Visakhapatnam. According to the company, participants in its football programme are progressing towards competitive opportunities, including India Under-16 and Under-17 trials and state-level representation. These developments reflect the potential of structured sports programmes to help girls build their abilities and pursue opportunities beyond their immediate communities.
Advancing Women’s Representation in the Workplace
Alongside its community initiatives, Vedanta has raised its ambition to achieve 35% women representation across all levels of its organisation. The company highlighted the wider gender gap in industrial employment, citing figures from India’s Annual Survey of Industries. According to the figures shared by Vedanta, women accounted for approximately 18% of direct employment across industries in 2023-24, while their representation in core sectors such as mining and metals remained around 6%. The company’s target signals an ambition to expand women’s participation within its own workforce against the backdrop of relatively low representation in several industrial sectors.
Supporting Long-Term Social and Economic Participation
Vedanta said its programmes are focused on enabling girls to learn, stay healthy, develop practical skills, participate in sports and pursue livelihood opportunities. The initiatives align with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, and Decent Work and Economic Growth. By bringing together education, healthcare, sports and vocational training, the group aims to create opportunities that can strengthen girls’ agency and participation in the social and economic development of their communities. The company describes sustainability, community empowerment and people-focused workplaces as key elements of its broader strategy.
