Vedanta Limited (Formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Ltd./ Sesa Goa Ltd.) Regd. Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex,
Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001. www.vedantalimited.com
CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044
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Vedanta revives Computer Literacy Program in Sanquelim
New Delhi, August 20, 2015: Vedanta Limited - Sesa Iron Ore business, in collaboration with the Vedanta Foundation partnered with the Sanquelim Municipal council to revive the free computer training centre in Sanquelim. The Centre was inaugurated by Mr. Dharmesh Saglani, Chairperson Sanquelim Municipal Council. Mr. Dharmesh Saglani, thanked Vedanta for their initiative towards encouraging computer literacy among the local youth, and urged the youth to proactively avail the benefits of the program.
Ms. Leena Verenkar - Head CSR addressed the gathering, informing, "Vedanta supports the Skill India campaign and we are happy that the graduates from our programmes are gainfully employed in government and private offices." She also said, "Till date around 1000 youth have benefitted through our various centres located
across Goa".
As a part of the CSR initiative, the company operates four computer training centres; in Bicholim, Codli, Usgaon and Sanquelim with the objective of bridging the digital knowledge divide in the country and providing alternate employment to the youth. The
content of the course is divided into two modules, 'Basics of computers' and
'Advanced course in desktop publishing & financial accounting'.
The function was graced by Mrs. Vibha Desai - Dy. Chairperson, Sanquelim Municipal Council, Council members Mr. Riaz Khan, Mr. Damodar Ghadi, Mrs. Nisha Pokle, Mrs. Rashmi Desai, Mr. Milind Relekar, Mrs. Kunda Madkar, Ms. Leena Verenkar- Head CSR, Vedanta and Mr. Nilesh Zore-Associate Manager CSR from Vedanta Limited, Dinesh Davande-State Project Coordinator and Ms. Ranjita Malik, Computer
Teacher -Vedanta Foundation.
Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001
CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044
Vedanta Limited (Formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Ltd./ Sesa Goa Ltd.) Regd. Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex,
Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001. www.vedantalimited.com
CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044
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About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)
Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily
involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.
Vedanta Ltd, formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd., is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus
on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New
York Stock Exchange.
For more information please log on to www.vedantalimited.com
For further information, please contact:Roma Balwani
President - Group Sustainability, CSR and Communications
Tel: +91 22 6646 1000 [email protected]
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Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001
CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044