New Delhi, 13/08/2025:In a landmark development for India’s mining sector, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), a subsidiary of Vedanta Group and one of the world’s largest integrated producers of zinc, lead, and silver, has become the first Indian company to join the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM). This milestone places both the company and the nation on the global stage for responsible and sustainable mining. The ICMM, headquartered in London, is an influential industry body comprising 24 of the world’s leading mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations. Its core mission is to strengthen the…
Author: Industry Odisha
नई दिल्ली, 09/08/25: भारतीय उद्योग परिसंघ (CII) ओड़िशा ने नई दिल्ली में ओड़िशा के माननीय सांसदों के साथ एक संवादात्मक सत्र आयोजित किया, जिसमें राज्य के विभिन्न निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों का प्रतिनिधित्व करने वाले 14 सांसदों और CII ओड़िशा राज्य परिषद के सदस्यों ने भाग लिया। सत्र का उद्देश्य उद्योग और सरकार के मजबूत सहयोग के माध्यम से ओड़िशा की सामाजिक-आर्थिक वृद्धि को आगे बढ़ाना था। चर्चाओं में चार प्रमुख प्राथमिकताओं को उजागर किया गया—विरासत और प्राकृतिक संसाधनों का लाभ उठाकर पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देना, मूल्य संवर्धन और ग्रामीण आय वृद्धि के लिए कृषि आधारित उद्योगों को प्रोत्साहन देना, एमएसएमई…
New Delhi, 09/08/25: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Odisha organised an interactive session with Members of Parliament from the state in New Delhi, focusing on strategies to accelerate Odisha’s socio-economic development through closer collaboration between government and industry. The session witnessed the participation of 14 MPs representing different constituencies across Odisha, alongside members of the CII Odisha State Council and senior industry leaders. The deliberations revolved around four key themes considered vital for the state’s progress—promotion of tourism, strengthening of agro-based industries, support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and mapping of district-wise industrial potential. Participants agreed that…
Andhra Pradesh, 08/08/2025: Steel Exchange India Ltd (SEIL), a leading player in the steel sector, has announced a significant step towards diversifying its operations by venturing into logistics infrastructure. The company has signed a non-binding agreement with Vizag Profiles Logistics (VPL) and Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd. (HTPL) to explore the development of a General Cargo Terminal (GCT) and a Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Visakhapatnam. The proposed project is aimed at strengthening cargo movement in the region by improving logistics efficiency, reducing transit times, and offering scalable cargo handling solutions. With Visakhapatnam already emerging as a strategic trade hub, the…
Bhagalpur, Bihar, 08/08/2025: Adani Power Ltd. has announced a major new project that is set to change the energy landscape of Bihar. The company shared that it has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Bihar State Power Generation Company Ltd. (BSPGCL) to build a large-scale power plant in the Bhagalpur district. This new project, worth around $3 billion, will help provide a steady supply of electricity to the state and create thousands of jobs in the process. The thermal power plant will be built in Pirpainti village, located in the Bhagalpur district. Once completed, it will generate 2,400…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha: 08/08/2025: CSIR-Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology (IMMT) recently completed a comprehensive one-month external technical training programme for Graduate Engineer Trainees (GETs) of Hindalco Industries Limited. This special training, held in Bhubaneswar, was designed to provide young engineers with a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to help them excel in the metals and mining industry. A total of 39 GETs from different units of Hindalco Industries Limited took part in this intensive programme. The training included classroom lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and real-time industrial exposure. The sessions covered a wide range of topics relevant to…
भुवनेश्वर, 07/08/2025: भारत की अग्रणी एल्युमिनियम उत्पादक कंपनी वेदांत एल्युमिनियम ने ग्रामीण समुदायों में किशोर स्वास्थ्य और मासिक धर्म स्वच्छता को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक सप्ताह लंबी पहल का आयोजन किया। यह कार्यक्रम ओडिशा के जमखानी, कुरालोई और घोघरपाली क्षेत्र के 18 से अधिक स्कूलों में कक्षा 6 से 10 तक के 1,100 से अधिक विद्यार्थियों तक पहुँचा। इस पहल का उद्देश्य युवाओं में स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण को लेकर खुली बातचीत और जागरूकता को बढ़ावा देना था। कार्यक्रम के अंतर्गत इंटरैक्टिव सेशन्स आयोजित किए गए, जिनमें ‘मेंस्ट्रुपीडिया’ पुस्तिकाएँ, हीट बैग्स और अन्य लैंगिक-संवेदनशील शिक्षण सामग्री वितरित की गई। वेदांत…
Sundargarh, Odisha, 07/08/2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, recently conducted a week-long initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene and adolescent health among school children in rural Odisha. The programme reached over 1,100 students across 18 schools in the villages of Jamkhani, Kuraloi, and Ghogharpalli, focusing on students from classes 6 to 10. The sessions were designed to break societal taboos around menstruation and foster open, age-appropriate conversations on puberty and menstrual health. Through interactive learning modules, students, particularly adolescent girls were provided with information on managing menstruation safely and confidently. Educational tools, including Menstrupedia booklets, heat bags, and…
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 07th August, 2025 – Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, is taking a bold step towards nurturing the next generation of rural leaders through a week-long youth-focused health education drive across Odisha. Rather than focusing solely on menstrual hygiene, the initiative was framed as a platform for developing leadership and life skills among adolescents, aiming to equip them with confidence and awareness to make informed decisions about their well-being. Over 1,100 students from classes 6 to 10 in Jamkhani, Kuraloi, and Ghogharpalli participated in the programme. The sessions were designed to go beyond health facts, fostering communication, empathy, and…
सुंदरगढ़, 06/08/25 – वेदांत एल्युमिनियम, भारत का सबसे बड़ा एल्युमिनियम उत्पादक, ने ग्रामीण समुदायों में मासिक धर्म स्वच्छता और किशोर स्वास्थ्य को बढ़ावा देने के लिए एक सप्ताह लंबी पहल आयोजित की। इस कार्यक्रम ने जमखानी, कुरालोई और घोघरपाली के 18 से अधिक स्कूलों में 1,100 से अधिक छात्रों (कक्षा 6 से 10 तक) को लाभान्वित किया। व्यक्तिगत स्वास्थ्य और कल्याण के प्रति खुला संवाद और जागरूकता बढ़ाने का उद्देश्य रखने वाली इस पहल में इंटरैक्टिव लर्निंग सेशन्स और हीट बैग्स तथा ‘मेंस्ट्रुपीडिया’ शैक्षिक पुस्तिकाओं जैसे लैंगिक संवेदनशीलता सामग्री का वितरण किया गया। वेदांत के कर्मचारी स्वयंसेवकों ने भी इन…