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Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today presided over 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 up in Phulujuba village, both in Rayagada district.
Joining the bhumi pujan of both the projects on virtual platform, the Chief Minister said, “This is not just an industrial milestone; it’s a testament to the untapped potential that lies within our state’s natural resources.”
He said the project signifies the beginning of a new chapter in our state’s industrial landscape. With this, the Chief Minister said, Odisha has once again proved its mettle as a preferable destination for investment in manufacturing.
The CM thanked the Aditya Birla Group for choosing Rayagada District for their industrial ventures.
He further said that the alumina refinery, with an investment of Rs 8,000 crore, will significantly contribute to Odisha’s economy by adding a substantial 2 million tonnes per annum of refined alumina from bauxite ore. The project will generate employment opportunities for at least 4,000 people.
He expressed happiness as the group is also setting up an apparel manufacturing unit in addition to the alumina refinery in Rayagada.
He assured that Team Odisha will ensure the smooth implementation of this project through its 5T initiative.
He thanked the people of Rayagada for their support for the industrial projects. The Chief Minister said both the projects will bring prosperity to Rayagada district and the district will be a bright spot in the industrial map of India.
It may be mentioned here that an agreement in the form of a Memorandum of Understanding was formalized with Hindalco Industries Limited on October 5 to establish a long-term linkage for raw materials for the HINDALCO Alumina Refinery at Kanshariguda in 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 set up an apparel manufacturing unit at Phulujuba village in Rayagada with a capacity to manufacture 36 lakh shirts annually. This facility, with an investment of Rs 114 crore, will create employment opportunities for 3,000 local people. Importantly, this initiative focuses on maximizing the participation of women in the workforce, contributing to the empowerment of Rayagada’s local communities.
Industries Minister Pratap Dev, ST SC Development Minister Jagannath Saraka and 5T Chairman VK Pandian were present on the occasion.
Koraput MP and MLAs of Rayagada district were also present at the event. Hindalco MD Satish Pai and many others joined the programme. Industries department Principal Secretary Hemant Sharma delivered the welcome address.
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