Transforming Lives by Empowering Communities Through Sustainable Livelihoods
BALCO pioneers sustainable development with smart technology for energy efficiency and safety. Committed to innovation and community empowerment in Korba, it sets industry benchmarks in environmental stewardship.
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Redefining Agri Limits
Agriculture is the backbone of the economy in most of our neighbouring communities. Given the pre-eminence of agriculture for sustainable local livelihoods the Project Mor Jal Mor Maati has started to ensure sustainable livelihood through integrated water and farming system. The initiative has cumulatively benefited 9420 Farmers across 40 villages.
Integrated Farming Approach, the project has been focusing on improving the surface water management with existing resources, augmenting irrigation facilities, equipping farmers with the latest farming techniques like (SRI) Systematic Rice Intensification, Trellis & Organic Farming etc, and promoting climate resilient cropping like Millets (Kodo & Ragi), Groundnut, Scented rice to reduce the dependence on rainfall. Vedanta Agriculture & Resource Centre (VARC) has also been setup to serve as a one stop solution for farmer’s needs like training and input support.
Enhancing Water security, Recharge and Promoting Multiple cropping, 203 water structures (Community ponds, lining ponds, Check Dams & Dug wells) are created generating cumulative water storage capacity of 2,32,748 CuM. These structures have contributed to increasing soil moisture content and maintaining groundwater levels, thereby positively impacting the agricultural ecosystem, and promoting multiple cropping opportunities in the region.
Livelihood Diversification is also bringing farmers into the fold of Animal Husbandry (Poultry, Goat rearing, Pisciculture) with enhanced focus on breed improvement with AI’s, establishment of 2 Livestock Development Centres (LDCs) during the year. Support Lac cultivation under non-timber forest produce and Horticulture, ensuring income generation round the year.
Institutionalizing Farming Practices, establishment of VDC (Village Development Committees) and Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) – Korba Krushak Unnayan Producer Company Limited (KKUPCL) has led to institutionalization of agriculture through business model development. The FPO has established its input & output business centers for nearby farmers.
Synergized Action, for sustained outcomes the Project also converges and leverages various Govt schemes and encourages community contribution in activities like construction of ponds, dug well, poultry & Goatry sheds, soil bunding, SRI and irrigation equipment etc.
The project is currently being run in partnership with BAIF Institute for Sustainable Livelihood & Development.
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BALCO has empowered farmers through training programs focused on modern cropping techniques. These initiatives include input support such as seeds, manure, fencing, soil testing, and periodic technical assistance. As a result, approximately 50% of the farmers have adopted advanced agricultural practices like Systematic Rice Intensification (SRI), Trellis and Organic Farming, and Climate-Resilient Cropping. The interventions have led to a 1.3 to 1.4 fold increase in production, resulting in an average income boost of 50% and a 25-30% reduction in cultivation costs.
Making Youth Employable
The surging economy of India requires huge manpower to maintain the momentum of growth especially from rural India. Korba region of Chhattisgarh has majority of tribal population with more than 60% of the youth engaged in traditional jobs with unstable income. Looking at the opportunity, BALCO has established three centralized skill schools namely Vedanta Skill School in Korba, Surguja and Kawardha region of Chhattisgarh to impart free of cost residential vocational training support to rural youth and link them with gainful employment opportunities.
Training process has been designed as per the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) guidelines and the training is provided to youths in 7 different trades- Welder, Fitter, Hospitality, Sewing Machine Operator, Solar PV technician, Mobile Repairing and Electrician. So far, these centres have trained over 13,000 youth. In FY’26, 1202 youth were trained, placed & self-employed in more than 70 reputed organizations across India like Foxconn, Welspun, Crompton Greeves, Adani, Volvo Eicher, Barbeque Nation, Tata Mobile Manufacturing etc.
The Centre also supports other soft skills development with Value Addition Modules on AI, activities in 4 Youth clubs (Sports, Environment, Cultural & Vocarium), Routine industrial exposure visits & interactions. Fire & Road safety trainings, Menstrual Health sessions, Mentorship sessions by employee volunteers, Alumni connect and more were held for overall development.
Korba centre has received 5-star rating from the Skill Management & Accreditation of Training Centres (SMART) program by NSDC (National Skill Development Co-operation) and SSC (Sector Skill Council) in overall Chhattisgarh. This testimony of our exemplary performance has invited the trust of many government and private partnerships through various schemes like Skill India Impact Bond (SIIB) & Generation India (Organic), Credit Access India Foundation (CAIF), Infosys’s Graduate Employability Enhancement Training (GEET) etc.
The project is currently being run in partnership with Social Empowerment & Economic Development Society (SEEDS).
