Bhubaneswar, 24.09.2025: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, in association with Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), organized an exclusive roadshow for Angul Aluminium Park Pvt. Ltd. (AAPPL)—a joint venture between IDCO and NALCO to develop the dedicated industrial park in Angul, Odisha. The event held at Bhubaneswar, on 23.09.2025, brought together Government officials, Industry leaders, Investors, and key stakeholders.

Shri Hemant Kumar Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Odisha graced the inaugural session as Chief Guest along with Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD, NALCO. Shri. Manikanta Naik, Managing Director of Tata Steel SEZ and Shri. Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T), NALCO were notably present on the occasion as the distinguished guests.

In his keynote address, Shri Singh highlighted that the Road Show aimed to showcase the Angul Aluminium Park, which offers world-class facilities including advanced road connectivity, efficient transportation, uninterrupted power and water supply, administrative offices, training centers, and laboratories. He also said that NALCO shall be supplying 50,000 tonnes of hot metal annually to downstream industries, promoting cost-effective production and improved competitiveness.

Shri Hemant Kumar Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries Dept., highlighted Odisha’s Aluminium strength, and noted that while the state produces nearly 72% of India’s primary Aluminium, its downstream output remains low, presenting vast growth opportunities. He called Aluminium “the future metal” with applications across packaging, appliances, transport, EVs, and aerospace. He described the Aluminium park as a major growth opportunity which is set to expand rapidly. He urged investors to explore the potential at AAPPL, which spans 223 acres and is set to expand to over 600 acres. Strategically located near NALCO and key industrial hubs, AAPPL has already attracted three industries, with four more in the pipeline, he said. He also praised both Central and State initiatives such as GST reduction, investor-friendly policies, and active support for entrepreneurs. Shri Sharma concluded by reaffirming Odisha’s commitment to fostering downstream and ancillary industries under its progressive Industrial Policy.

On the occasion, Shri. Manikanta Naik, MD, Tata Steel SEZ shared success stories of Gopalpur Industrial Park. He highlighted the transformative impact of the Gopalpur Industrial Park, which now hosts 14 major industries in sectors like chemicals, solar cells, and green hydrogen. Highlighting Odisha’s industrial growth, he expressed strong confidence in the future of Angul Aluminium Park Pvt. Ltd. (AAPPL), calling it a promising venture poised to match—and potentially exceed—Gopalpur’s success.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Shri Jagdish Arora, Director (P&T), NALCO, stated that the Road Show reaffirmed Odisha’s vision and NALCO’s dedication to establishing AAPPL as a vibrant industrial hub promoting investment, innovation, and employment generation.

At the event, IPICOL, NALCO, and JNARDDC delivered presentations showcasing Odisha’s investor-friendly policies, advancements in industrial park infrastructure, and promising opportunities in the aluminium downstream sector. The gathering drew over 100 participants, including prominent investors, entrepreneurs and industry associations.