Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) participated in a high-level roundtable meeting chaired by Odisha Chief Minister Mr. Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss the growth and development of downstream aluminium industries in the state.
NALCO Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Brijendra Pratap Singh and Director (Production & Projects) Mr. Jagdish Arora attended the meeting along with representatives from the Odisha Government and stakeholders from the downstream aluminium industry.
Odisha CM-Led Meeting Focuses on Aluminium Industry Growth
The roundtable focused on strengthening Odisha’s industrial ecosystem and creating greater opportunities for downstream aluminium manufacturers.
Discussions centred on:
- Expanding downstream aluminium industries in Odisha.
- Promoting greater value addition within the aluminium sector.
- Strengthening industrial infrastructure.
- Creating more opportunities for downstream manufacturers.
- Improving collaboration between the government and industry.
The discussions highlighted the importance of developing a stronger aluminium value chain within the state.
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NALCO Highlights Angul Aluminium Park Infrastructure
During the meeting, NALCO highlighted the infrastructure facilities developed at Angul Aluminium Park Private Limited.
The park is a joint venture between NALCO and the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO).
The industrial park has been designed to support aluminium-based downstream units by providing ready industrial infrastructure and related facilities.
This infrastructure is intended to facilitate the establishment and expansion of downstream manufacturing units linked to the aluminium industry.
Focus on Value Addition and Downstream Manufacturing
The meeting emphasised the need to encourage greater value addition in Odisha’s aluminium sector.
A stronger downstream ecosystem can help manufacturers build products and components using aluminium produced within the state, while creating additional industrial activity and employment opportunities.
Officials and industry stakeholders discussed how improved infrastructure and closer government-industry cooperation can help expand the aluminium value chain.
NALCO Reaffirms Support for Odisha’s Industrial Development
NALCO reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Odisha’s industrial development through its existing operations and joint-venture initiatives.
The company said initiatives such as Angul Aluminium Park can play an important role in strengthening the state’s downstream aluminium ecosystem.
The collaboration between NALCO, IDCO, the Odisha Government and industry stakeholders is expected to support further industrial growth and promote value-added aluminium manufacturing in the state.
About NALCO
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) is a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The company is engaged in the mining of bauxite, production of alumina and aluminium, and related operations. NALCO is one of India’s major integrated aluminium producers and has a significant presence in Odisha.
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