भुवनेश्वर, 23/08/25: भारत की सबसे बड़ी एल्युमिनियम उत्पादक कंपनी वेदांता एल्युमिनियम ने कालाहांडी के लांजीगढ़ में अपनी एकीकृत जलग्रहण एवं आजीविका विकास पहल ‘प्रोजेक्ट संगम’ के माध्यम से परंपरागत कृषि पद्धतियों को बदलते हुए धान की प्रणालीगत गहनता पद्धति (System of Rice Intensification – SRI) को बढ़ावा दिया है। इस तकनीक से फसल उत्पादन में 25% तक की वृद्धि, इनपुट लागत में 30% की कमी और किसानों की आय में उल्लेखनीय बढ़ोतरी दर्ज की गई है। अब तक 60 से अधिक किसानों ने 64.2 एकड़ भूमि पर इस पद्धति को अपनाया है। जहाँ कभी कालाहांडी जिला सूखा और अकाल के लिए जाना जाता था, वहीं…
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Bhubaneswar, 23/08/25: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, is making significant strides in transforming rural agriculture in Odisha’s Kalahandi district through its flagship initiative, Project Sangam. By promoting the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technique, the company is driving measurable improvements in crop productivity, resource efficiency, and farmer incomes, while also addressing the region’s long-standing challenges of drought and water scarcity. Kalahandi, once synonymous with drought, famine, and distress migration, has for decades struggled with low agricultural productivity. Farming in the region has been heavily dependent on erratic monsoon rains, leaving small and marginal farmers vulnerable to crop failures…
New Delhi, 22/08/2025: India’s small and medium businesses are facing a big challenge. Starting August 27, 2025, the United States will increase tariffs on many Indian goods from 25 percent to 50 percent. This move will make Indian products much more expensive in the US market and hurt the competitiveness of Indian exporters compared to countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam. A report by CRISIL Intelligence shows that this will impact micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the most, as they dominate key export sectors. MSMEs are a crucial part of India’s export story. They contribute nearly 45 percent of the…
Bhubaneswar, 22/08/2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has carried out a week-long health awareness campaign to fight malaria, dengue and diarrhoea in its operational areas. The initiative covered 28 villages, two special schools and one old age home, directly reaching more than 3,000 people through interactive sessions and demonstrations. The campaign focused on educating communities about the causes and prevention of mosquito-borne and sanitation-related diseases, which tend to rise during the monsoon season. Residents were taught how malaria, dengue and diarrhoea spread, the early warning signs to look out for, and practical preventive steps such as eliminating stagnant water,…
Mumbai, 19/08/2025: India’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have taken a decisive step toward strengthening their industrial partnership by signing a non-binding Heads of Agreement (HoA) to explore the possibility of setting up a 6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant in India. Odisha has emerged as the frontrunner for the project, given its abundant mineral resources, favorable geography, and logistical advantages. The latest HoA builds upon a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two companies in October 2024. That earlier pact laid out the foundation for a 50:50 joint venture and envisioned a steel…
Bhubaneswar, 19/08/2025: The Managing Director of Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), Sudhanshu Mohan Samal, conducted a detailed review of operations at the corporation’s Chrome Mine area in Sukinda, Jajpur district, accompanied by Director (Operations) Sabyasachi Mohanty, Director (HR) Alok Kumar Pal, Director (Services) Bana Bihari Pani, and other senior officials. The visit focused on assessing the operational efficiency, productivity, and sustainability practices of OMC’s mining and ferro-chrome facilities. During his tour, Mr. Samal inspected several critical sites at the South Kaliapani Mine, including the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP), stockyard, chrome ore handling areas, and waste management facilities. He also visited the…
New Delhi, 18/08/2025: India’s semiconductor industry is standing at the threshold of a major leap. Valued at around $34.3 billion in 2023, the market is expected to grow to more than $100 billion by 2032, driven by strong demand in electronics, telecom, automotive, and industry . Experts estimate this reflects a compound annual growth rate of about 20%. This rapid expansion is being powered by government backing. The India Semiconductor Mission, launched with generous incentives, aims to transform the country from a chip importer into a powerful manufacturing hub. These efforts include push in fabrication, assembly, and design capabilities under…
New Delhi, 18/08/2025: India has decided to impose safeguard duties on imported steel for the next three years. The move is aimed at protecting local steel producers from a sharp rise in cheaper imports, mainly from China. However, experts warn that this decision could hurt important industries such as automobiles, engineering, and construction, which depend on steel as a key input. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has recommended a safeguard duty of 12 percent in the first year, 11.5 percent in the second year, and 11 percent in the third year. The recommendation follows an investigation that found…
Jharsuguda, 18/08/2025: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, celebrated the 79th Independence Day at its Jharsuguda operations with great pride and enthusiasm. The occasion was marked not only by ceremonial traditions but also by a series of community-centric activities that highlighted the company’s commitment to empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive growth. The celebrations extended over an entire week, during which Vedanta Aluminium organized multiple programs to inspire self-reliance and foster awareness among the local community. A special self-defense workshop for women was conducted to enhance their confidence and readiness to tackle adverse situations. Participants, largely from nearby villages, expressed that the…
भुवनेश्वर, 16 अगस्त 2025: भारत के सबसे बड़े एल्युमिनियम उत्पादक वेदांता एल्युमिनियम ने ओडिशा के रायगढ़ा और कालाहांडी जिलों में वर्षा ऋतु के दौरान स्वास्थ्य सुरक्षा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए नई पहल शुरू की है। यह कार्यक्रम कंपनी की मोबाइल हेल्थ यूनिट (एमएचयू) के माध्यम से चलाया जा रहा है, जिसका उद्देश्य मौसमी बीमारियों से बचाव और गुणवत्तापूर्ण स्वास्थ्य सेवा उपलब्ध कराना है। इस पहल के तहत, 1,500 से अधिक ग्रामीणों को मुफ्त मलेरिया जांच, लक्षणों की पहचान और रोकथाम उपायों पर मार्गदर्शन दिया गया। प्रतिभागियों को स्वच्छता बनाए रखने, मच्छरदानी के उपयोग और ठहरे हुए पानी को हटाने…