Jaipur : Vedanta Ltd, world’s leading critical minerals, energy
transition metals, oil & gas, power and technology conglomerate, is set to
present the second edition of the Jaigarh Heritage Festival 2025, on 6th
& 7th December at Jaipur's iconic Jaigarh Fort. In collaboration with His
Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh, the festival brings alive Rajasthan’s
cultural splendour through music, craft, folk traditions and immersive
experiences that celebrate both heritage and contemporary creativity.
At
the two-day Jaigarh Heritage Festival, Vedanta will provide several experiences
designed to showcase Rajasthan’s creative communities and heritage-linked
skills of artists and craftspeople supported by the company. Visitors will
witness the Karigar Spotlight featuring traditional embroidery, patchwork and
crafts, along with a range of performances by Khadtal, Manganiyar and Langha
folk artists. The Uthori Street Play will bring alive narratives of important
social issues in contemporary Rajasthan, while Self Help Groups supported by
Vedanta’s skill-development and livelihood programmes, including women-led
enterprises will offer visitors a window into the state’s enduring artisanal
traditions.
Speaking about Vedanta’s association with the
festival, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd &
Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, said, “"Rajasthan
has always been home for Vedanta, and its culture continues to inspire us. We
believe that preserving heritage is just as important as building for the
future, and the Jaigarh Heritage Festival captures that spirit beautifully.
It's a living celebration of craft, music, and storytelling that honours
tradition while keeping it vibrantly alive. We are proud to support a platform
that connects generations and reminds us that culture isn't what we inherit,
it's what we carry forward”.
Rajasthan
has been central to Vedanta’s growth journey for over two decades. Through bold
investments of over ₹1 lakh crore, the company revitalised the state’s
resource-rich districts. Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc Ltd. is one of the
world’s largest integrated zinc producers and among the top global silver
producers, while Cairn Oil & Gas is India’s largest private oil and gas
producer, contributing nearly 25% of the nation’s domestic crude oil. These
ventures have powered economic renewal across the state, created thriving
industrial regions such as the Barmer district and the Chanderiya district in
Chittorgarh, and created more than a lakh employment opportunities, enabling
Rajasthan to emerge as a leading hub for metals, energy and sustainable
development.
This
year, Vedanta also introduces a first-of-its-kind immersive gamified experience
to offer people a first-hand experience into the world of metals and resources
produced by the company and how they drive India’s growth story. The
interactive zone uses AR/VR elements and hands-on engagements to demonstrate
how essential minerals and energy resources power modern life—from zinc in
renewable energy and healthcare, to silver in solar and electronics, to oil and
gas in mobility and industry, and aluminium and copper in aviation, defence and
transportation. Designed for students, families and heritage visitors alike,
the experience connects the story of Rajasthan’s natural resources to India’s
technological and economic progress.
Vedanta’s
initiatives in Rajasthan have extended far beyond industrial growth, shaping
the state’s social landscape in meaningful ways. The company has strengthened
early childhood development and women empowerment by establishing over 7,000
modernised anganwadis under Nand Ghar across 30 districts of Rajasthan and
invested over ₹2,500 crore in community development.
A
defining chapter in Vedanta’s Rajasthan story has been the empowerment of
women. From appointing India’s first women underground mining engineers to
forming the nation’s first women mine rescue team, Vedanta has created pathways
for women to lead in sectors once considered inaccessible. Across its
businesses, the company today employs some of the highest numbers of women in
mining, metals and oil & gas. Through community enterprises and Self-Help
Groups (SHGs) such as Sakhi and Jiji Bai, Vedanta has helped women artisans and
micro-entrepreneurs scale traditional skills, access livelihoods and gain
financial independence.
Apart
from Jaigarh Heritage Festival, Vedanta supports several cultural and sporting
events in the state including the Jaipur Literature Festival, Vedanta Pink City
Half Marathon in Jaipur, Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon in Udaipur and Vedanta
Udaipur Music Festival. By bringing together heritage, community and innovation
on one stage, Vedanta reinforces its vision of a future where Rajasthan stands
as India’s cultural capital, economic powerhouse and global symbol of
resilience and opportunity, a future the company is proud to help build.