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New Delhi, 14 July 2025: Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Group and India's largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, has been undertaking a wide range of programs to bridge the skill gap in India by nurturing young talent and preparing them for a brighter future and a dynamic job market. The company has provided skill-based training programs to nearly 25,000 Youth across its operational areas enabling thousands of them to become entrepreneurs and many others to gain employment.
Through its two dedicated training centres in Rajasthan – Cairn Enterprise Centre (CEC) in Barmer and Cairn Centre of Excellence (CCOE) in Jodhpur – Cairn has been driving skill development through vocational programs focused on enhancing employability, entrepreneurship and generating sustainable livelihoods for youth. To date, the company has successfully trained over 20,000 youth from the region, across 15 sectors and 35 job roles through its Barmer Hub Center and 56 spoke centres.
CEC has achieved an 80% placement rate since its inception, with a strong 70% job retention rate, creating a lasting impact on the quality of the lives of the local youth. More than 35% of the skilled youth have started their own small businesses in the region, creating entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. Notably, 25% of the beneficiaries are Women, employed across sectors such as Beauty & Make-up, Banking, Masonry, and Computers, highlighting company's continuous efforts towards gender inclusion at the regional level.
Bridging the Digital Divide
This year, World Youth Skills Day is centred around the theme "Youth Empowerment through AI and Digital Skills", emphasising the importance of training youth in artificial intelligence and digital technologies to access opportunities in the evolving digital economy.
Cairn introduced e-kaksha initiative in 2020 to provide digital education to students in Rajasthan, with access to digital resources and library. The company aimed to reach 9 million students by 2030 but has already surpassed the target touching over 23 million students since the inception of its program.
To promote digital literacy, Cairn Oil & Gas has installed a digital classroom in Sarupathar College in the Golaghat district of Assam. The classroom is serving the ~4,000 enrolled students, offering them digital exposure and an opportunity to experience modern technology for the first time. The digital classroom has evolved into a comprehensive skill development centre, paving the way towards a brighter future for the students.
Cairn Spokesperson: "Youth are the future of the nation, and it is our responsibility to provide them with an opportunity to build a meaningful life. Cairn Oil & Gas is committed to contributing to nation-building by empowering the youth in the areas it operates in, through skill development initiatives and training programs to meet the talent demands of the growing nation. It makes us proud to see these young individuals, trained in our centres, succeed in their lives independently and with confidence."
Turning Dreams into Reality
One of the transformative stories is of Bharat Kumar, an alumnus of the computer course at CEC, who has secured admission at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), a premier media institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, fulfilling his dream of becoming a media professional and contributing to the field of public communication. Bharat credits CEC for playing a vital role in shaping his journey by strengthening his communication skills, computer proficiency, and structured approach to learning.
Joga Ram from Sanchore, has opened his own business 'Ramdev Mobile & Repairing Centre' in Karda village, with the skills he learned at mobile repairing course of CEC, making him independent and proud. Struggling to get a job for some time, Joga Ram decided to give this course a try, and today, he believes it to be one of the best decisions of his life.
Cairn is dedicated to improving the standards and quality of life in the regions it operates, as access to the right skills can transform lives, unlock potential and fuel inclusive growth. Through on-ground training programs, digital literacy drives, and vocational courses tailored to local opportunities, the company is committed to nurturing the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers.
About Cairn Oil & Gas
Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Limited, is India's largest private oil and gas exploration and production company, contributing about a quarter of India's domestic crude production and driving energy security for the country. With a world-class resource base, Cairn has an interest in 69 blocks in India spread over 73,000 square kilometres with gross 2P (Gross Proved Plus Probable Reserves) and 2C (Gross Contingent Reserves) of 1.4 bnboe. Cairn has producing assets across Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Assam, and has spearheaded several technological innovations with high-reward prospects, over the last 30 years of its operations. The company has a vision to contribute 50% of India's domestic production, executing one of the largest exploration projects in the country across its diversified portfolio comprising conventional and unconventional projects such as Tight Oil & Gas, Deep & Shallow Water, ASP and CBM, reinstating the faith in the country's hydrocarbon potential.
Cairn is committed to achieving Net Zero by 2030 by prioritising environmental resilience and is driving transformative social impact at scale. It is the first Indian company to sign the United Nations Environment Programme's methane reporting and reduction initiative – OGMP 2.0.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited ("Vedanta"), a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Limited, is one of the world's leading natural resources, critical minerals, energy and technology companies spanning across India, South Africa, Namibia, Liberia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan and Japan with significant operations in Oil & Gas, Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Steel, Nickel, Aluminium, Power & Glass Substrate and foraying into electronics and display glass manufacturing. For two decades, Vedanta has been contributing significantly to nation building. Governance and sustainable development are at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety, and environment. Vedanta has put in place a comprehensive framework to be the ESG leader in the natural resources sector, is committed to reducing carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner and aims to spend $5 billion over the next 10 years to accelerate this transition. Giving back is in the DNA of Vedanta, which is focused on enhancing the lives of local communities. Anil Agarwal Foundation, the umbrella entity for Vedanta's social initiatives, aims to spend Rs 5000 crore over the next five years on various social impact programs and its flagship project, Nand Ghar is setting up model anganwadis across India. Vedanta Ltd. ranked among top 5 in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, and has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. The company has also been certified as a Great Place to Work and Kincentric Best Employer 2023. Vedanta Limited is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange.
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