Bhubaneswar, October 5: The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) on Thursday signed an MoU with Hindalco Industries for providing long term raw material linkage for its project at Kansariguda in Rayagada district in presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The agreement will facilitate and speed up the work for a two-million tonne alumina refinery in Rayagada.
The project will come up with an investment of Rs 8,000 crore. It will create 1,000 direct jobs and 4,000 indirect employment opportunities.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said today marks a significant milestone in the journey of Odisha’s industrial growth and development.
“Let’s co-create a future where business and socio-economic growth go hand in hand, making Odisha a shining example for the world,” said the Chief Minister.
The MoU was signed between OMC MD Balwant Singh and Hindalco MD Satish Pai.
Industries & MSME Minister Pratap Deb said that the partnership of the people is essential for industries.
Joining the MoU signing ceremony on virtual platform, the Chairman of Aditya Birla Group Kumar Mangalam Birla said that Odisha is witnessing rapid industrialization under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Chief Secretary PK Jena, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, senior officers of the State Government and Hindalco were present.
The people of Kansariguda also joined the programme through virtual platform.
