Bhubaneswar, Dec 22 : An Alumina Refinery with an investment of Rs 8,000 crore and an Apparel unit by the Aditya Birla Group will be set up in Odisha’s Rayagada district.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday presided over the ground-breaking ceremony for Aditya Alumina Refinery (HINDALCO) and Apparel Unit to be set up by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation.
While the Alumina Refinery will be established 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, Patnaik 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 and Odisha has once again proved its mettle as a preferable destination for investment in manufacturing.
Patnaik thanked the Aditya Birla Group for choosing Rayagada District for their industrial ventures.
He said the alumina refinery, with an investment of Rs 8000 Crore, will significantly contribute to the state’s economy by adding a substantial 2 million tons per annum of refined alumina from bauxite ore.
The Chief Minister thanked the people of Rayagada for their support for the industrial projects.
He said that both the projects will bring prosperity to Rayagada district and the district will be a bright spot in the industrial map of India.
On October 5 last, 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 Kansariguda.
The 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 will create employment opportunities for 3000 local youths. This initiative focuses on maximizing the participation of women in the workforce, contributing to the empowerment of Rayagada’s local communities, Patnaik said.
