Hindalco Industries Limited, in partnership with the Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Multi-Skills Training Centre at its Kuppam plant in Andhra Pradesh, aimed at strengthening youth employability through industry-aligned, placement-linked training programmes.
The facility was inaugurated by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu in the presence of senior Hindalco leadership, including Mr Samik Basu, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Ms Kopal Agarwal, Head – Downstream, along with other dignitaries.
Designed as a scalable public–private partnership, the Kuppam Multi-Skills Training Centre is expected to train and upskill over 500 youth annually, contributing to workforce development and regional growth under the Swarna Kuppam Vision 2029.
Speaking at the inauguration, Mr Samik Basu said skilling plays a critical role in social and economic transformation. He added that the Centre combines advanced technology with industry-linked programmes, leveraging immersive, AI-enabled learning in partnership with Eon Reality, USA, to make vocational training accessible in local languages while creating sustainable pathways to employment.
Spread across 22,500 square feet, the purpose-built facility features smart classrooms, domain-specific practical labs, digital learning infrastructure, and career guidance services. Over the next three years, the Centre is expected to train more than 875 youth and facilitate up to 600 job placements, while indirectly benefiting over 5,000 family members and engaging around 20,000 community members through awareness and skilling initiatives.
A key feature of the Centre is its AI-enabled digital learning platform, accessible even on basic smartphones, offering learners lifetime access to upgrade skills and solve real-world challenges. Courses are delivered in Telugu, Gujarati, and Odia to ensure inclusivity. This model will also be replicated across Hindalco-supported centres in Gujarat and Odisha.
The initiative is supported by industry partners including Philips Learning, Max Healthcare, SkillSonics, Indian Institute of Welding, Fronius, Seabery, and NASSCOM, with select programmes in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cybersecurity receiving NASSCOM certification.
The Kuppam facility forms part of Hindalco’s Youth Employability Enhancement Initiative, which has enabled sustainable livelihoods for more than 12,000 youth nationwide, with centres in Sambalpur, Dahej, and Rayagada serving as established models of impact.
