Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik attended the ground-breaking ceremony for Aditya Alumina Refinery (HINDALCO) and an apparel unit to be established by Utkal Alumina Social Welfare Foundation.

While the alumina refinery is coming up at Kansariguda, the apparel complex will be constructed in the Phulujuba village, both in Rayagada district.

The Chief Minister said this is not just an industrial milestone, it’s a testament to the untapped potential that lies within our state’s natural resources.

“The project signifies the beginning of a new chapter in Odisha’s industrial landscape. With this, the state has once again proved its mettle as a preferable destination for investment in manufacturing,” he said.

Thanking the Aditya Birla Group for choosing Rayagada district for their industrial ventures, Naveen 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 ton of refined alumina from bauxite ore per annum.

Aditya Birla Group’s apparel manufacturing unit with a capacity to manufacture 36 lakh shirts annually will create employment opportunities for 3000 local youth.