Hindustan Zinc Limited (NSE: HINDZINC), India’s largest integrated zinc producer and a global leader in the industry, recently hosted a job fair at its Zinc Kaushal Kendra skill development center. The event successfully helped over 500 rural youth from Udaipur, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, and Rajsamand secure jobs. More than 40 companies from various sectors, including banking, tourism, and microfinance, participated, offering opportunities to candidates from local communities.
Since the inception of the Zinc Kaushal Kendra program, Hindustan Zinc has assisted over 7,000 rural youth, including 40% women, in acquiring market-relevant skills and securing employment across India. The initiative has significantly impacted rural communities, empowering youth and helping them bridge the urban-rural divide.
With training centers in Dariba, Agucha, Kayad, Udaipur, and Zawar, the program provides short-term, intensive courses in various fields such as retail sales, unarmed security, assistant electricians, food service, and microfinance. Graduates have found jobs in cities such as Bhilwara, Udaipur, Ajmer, Sanand, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Lonavala, with salaries ranging from Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month.
In addition to the job fair, Hindustan Zinc organized a special session with Sufiya Sufi, the company’s Health & Fitness Brand Ambassador. A renowned ultramarathon runner and youth icon, Sufiya inspired the candidates with her personal journey of perseverance and resilience. Her motivational address encouraged the youth to aim high and remain committed to their career aspirations.
The Zinc Kaushal Kendra program has earned recognition from government officials and industry leaders alike. Collaborations with organizations like NABARD, YES Foundation, AAVAS Financiers, and Udaipur Cement Works have enhanced the quality and reach of the program. Hindustan Zinc continues to invest in rural empowerment, building a self-reliant workforce and contributing to India’s economic growth.
Hindustan Zinc’s initiatives extend beyond skill development. The company is committed to providing quality education, promoting sustainable livelihoods for rural women and farmers, improving healthcare access, supporting grassroots football talent, and engaging in water conservation and sanitation efforts. These initiatives have positively impacted over 2 million people across 4,000 villages. Hindustan Zinc’s comprehensive CSR programs have earned it a spot among India’s top 10 CSR companies, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity, innovation, and environmental sustainability.
As part of the Vedanta Group, Hindustan Zinc is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies products to over 40 countries and holds a 75% market share in India’s primary zinc market.
Recently recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second year in a row, Hindustan Zinc continues to lead the industry with innovations like EcoZen, Asia’s first low-carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. This product, produced using renewable energy, has a carbon footprint 75% lower than the global average. The company is also committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, furthering its goal of contributing to a sustainable future.
