By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday graced the ground-breaking ceremony for Aditya Alumina Refinery (HINDALCO) and Apparel Unit to be setup by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation. While the Alumina Refinery is coming up at Kansariguda, the Apparel complex will be set in Phulujuba village, both in Rayagada district.
State Industries, Energy and MSME Minister Pratap Keshari Deb, ST SC Development Minister Jagannath Saraka , Development Commissioner Anu Garg, 5T –Nabin Odisha Chairman VK Pandian, Industries Department Principal Secretary Hemant Sharma, Hindalco MD Satish Pai, Koraput MP and MLAs of Rayagada district were among those present.
Joining the Bhumi Pujan ceremony of both the projects, Chief Minister Patnaik said that this is not just an industrial milestone; it’s a testament to the untapped potential that lies within our state. CM said that the project signifies the beginning of a new chapter in the State’s industrial landscape. CM added that Odisha has once again proved its mettle as a preferable destination for investment in manufacturing
CM thanked the Aditya Birla Group for choosing Rayagada district for their industrial ventures. CM further said that the alumina refinery, with an investment of Rs 8000 Crore, will significantly contribute to Odisha’s economy by adding a substantial 2 million tons per annum of refined alumina from bauxite ore. CM expressed happiness for the group which is also setting up an apparel manufacturing unit in addition to the alumina refinery in Rayagada.
CM Patnaik assured that Team Odisha will ensure the smooth implementation of these projects through its 5T initiative. CM thanked the people of Rayagada for their support for the industrial projects. CM said that both the projects will bring prosperity to Rayagada district which will be a bright spot in the industrial map of India.
It may be mentioned here that on October 5, an agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding was formalized with Hindalco Industries Limited to establish a long-term linkage for raw materials for the HINDALCO Alumina Refinery at Kanshariguda, Rayagada.
Odisha, the pioneering state in the mineral-based industries has further bolstered its economic profile with the establishment of an Alumina Refinery by Hindalco Industries.
In addition, Aditya Birla Group has committed to setting up an apparel manufacturing unit at Phulujuba village in Rayagada with a capacity to manufacture 36 lakh shirts annually. This facility will create employment opportunities for 3000 local youth. Importantly, this initiative focuses on maximizing the participation of women in the workforce, contributing to the empowerment of Rayagada’s local communities.
