Andhra Pradesh, January 31, 2026: Hindalco Industries Ltd, in partnership with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), has launched a state-of-the-art Multi-Skills Training Centre at its Kuppam plant in Andhra Pradesh, aimed at strengthening youth employability through placement-linked, industry-relevant skilling.
The facility was inaugurated by N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, in the presence of senior Hindalco leadership, including Mr. Samik Basu, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Ms. Kopal Agarwal, Head – Downstream.
Designed to train and upskill more than 500 youth annually, the Kuppam Multi-Skills Training Centre will deliver programmes aligned with industry requirements and benchmarked to national and global standards. The initiative represents a public–private partnership supporting regional development and advancing the objectives of the Swarna Kuppam Vision 2029.
Mr. Samik Basu, Chief Human Resources Officer, Hindalco Industries Limited, said, “At Hindalco, we see skill as a powerful catalyst for social and economic transformation. This Centre brings together global innovation and local relevance leveraging immersive, AI-enabled learning in partnership with Eon Reality, USA to make world-class vocational training accessible to youth in their own language. By integrating advanced technology with industry-linked, placement-focused programmes, we are creating sustainable pathways to employment and preparing a future-ready workforce for the region.”
Spread across 22,500 sq. ft., the purpose-built facility houses smart classrooms, domain-specific practical labs, digital learning labs, and career guidance infrastructure. Over the next three years, the Centre is expected to train over 875 youth and facilitate up to 600 job placements, with indirect benefits for more than 5,000 family members and outreach to nearly 20,000 community members through awareness and skilling initiatives.
A key feature of the Centre is its AI-enabled digital learning platform, accessible on basic smartphones and offering lifetime access for continuous skill upgradation. Courses are delivered in local languages including Telugu, Gujarati, and Odia to improve accessibility and inclusivity. This model is expected to be replicated across Hindalco-supported centres in Gujarat and Odisha.
The initiative is further strengthened through partnerships with industry and skilling organisations such as Philips Learning, Max Healthcare, SkillSonics, Indian Institute of Welding, Fronius, Seabery, and NASSCOM, with select programmes offering NASSCOM certification in areas such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
The Kuppam Centre forms part of Hindalco’s broader Youth Employability Enhancement Initiative, which has supported sustainable livelihoods for over 12,000 youth across India through similar centres in Sambalpur, Dahej, and Rayagada.
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