The following projects have been implemented by VAL for the enhancement of educational standards of children in Lanjigarh.

Provision of educational facilities to children is central to VAL’S sustainable development initiatives. To this effect, the company has set up 400 Anganwadi centres in six blocks of Kalahandi district in association with the Government of Orissa. Five blocks of Rayagada witnessed the construction of 646 Anganwadi centres. These centres focus on pre-school activities of children between three and six years of age. Anganwadi workers are provided pre-school Activity Training and First Aid Training.

Taking forward its commitment to the educational advancement of children, Vedanta Foundation has been instrumental in establishing the Child Care Centre which provides pre-schooling facilities to children in the age group of 2.5 years to 5 years. Presently, 38 Child Care Centres cater to 1250 children.

In an effort to promote achievers in the educational sphere, VAL provides financial assistance to meritorious students. Vedanta Gyanashree Award is presented to the District toppers of ICSE, CBSE and Orissa Board Examinations. Cash Award and Certificates are also presented to five students under Vedanta Scholarship who secure more than 90% in the exams.

The Mid-day meal scheme has been devised to minimize school drop-outs and promote nutritional standards and VAL is firmly committed to this scheme. In partnership with the District Administration and Naandi Foundation, Mid-day meals are provided to 14,000 children in 235 schools.

Computer literacy is central to upgradation of skills and can go a long way in providing sustainable livelihoods to people. VAL recognizes the importance of computer training and plans to facilitate computer education in 100 schools in Kalahandi and Rayagada.

VAL is committed to the continuous advancement of educational standards within children in the villages surrounding Lanjigarh. A number of programmes have been developed to facilitate overall educational achievement.

1. Superior vision opens up the doors to the world and augments perspectives about various issues. This is particularly applicable to young children and VAL has, therefore, made plans to organize Eye Screening Camps for young students.
2. VAL’s Bal Chetna Project envisages the improvement in educational standards of children by providing nutritious food, which would reduce anaemia, as well as logistic support. VAL would carry forward the Bal Chetna Project in Rayagada district and would provide mid-day meals and conduct health checks as a part of the programme.
3. VAL would start the construction of a kitchen under the Mid-day meal scheme. This initiative is aimed at providing nutritious food to children and arresting school drop-out rates.