A 4 million tonne per year capacity alumina refinery proposed by Adani Enterprises Limited was among the industrial projects worth 74,620.18 crore that were cleared by the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), which was presided over by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
The Adani group has put out an investment proposal for the 175 megawatt capacity captive power plant (CPP) and alumina refinery in Kashipur in the Rayagada district, totaling Rs. 41,653 crore.
More than half of India’s bauxite reserves are located in Odisha. The main bauxite reserves in Odisha are located in the Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt, which includes the districts of Rayagada and neighbouring Koraput. The locations of bauxite deposits range from 900 to 1400 metres above mean sea level.
