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Ex-NALCO CMD Shri Bajrang Lal Bagra Named Ram Mandir Trust General Secretary

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:34:10 +0000

BHUBANESHWAR. Shri Bajrang Lal Bagra is a Chartered Accountant with decades of experience in both corporate leadership and social organisations. He currently serves as the International General Secretary of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a position he assumed in February 2024.

Originally from Rajasthan’s Sikar district, Bagra built a distinguished career in India’s public sector before joining the VHP full-time. He served as CMD of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), one of the country’s Navratna public sector enterprises .

NLCIL and NALCO Form Joint Venture for 1,080 MW Thermal Power Project

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:27:33 +0000

BHUNANESHWAR. Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprises NLC India Limited and National Aluminium Company Limited have signed a Joint Venture agreement to establish a 1,080 MW coal-based captive thermal power plant at Angul, Odisha. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy.

The project features a 4×270 MW configuration and will be executed with an equal 50:50 equity participation. This strategic partnership ensures long-term power supply and advances integrated resource development. Key dignitaries attending the ceremony included Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha (Addl. Secretary, Coal & CMD, NLCIL), Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh (CMD, NALCO), Dr. Prasanna Kumar Acharya (Director Finance, NLCIL), Shri Abhaya Kumar Beuria (Director Finance, NALCO), Shri Jagdish Arora (Director Projects, NALCO), and Shri Vivek Kumar Bajpai (Joint Secretary, Mines).

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NALCO Hands Over ₹988.88 Crore Dividend to Government of India

Newsmantra — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:23:34 +0000

NALCO presented a dividend cheque of ₹988.88 crore for FY 2024-25 to the Government of India, handed over to Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy in the presence of Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal, IAS. The cheque was submitted by NALCO CMD B. P. Singh in New Delhi, with Director (Production) P. K. Sharma and Director (Finance) A. K. Behuria also in attendance. Since 1992, NALCO has paid a total dividend of ₹14,331 crore, including ₹9,556 crore to the Government of India, underscoring the company’s sustained profitability and long-standing commitment to value creation.

Skill training programme for youth from the NALCO’s operational units

Newsmantra — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:09:37 +0000

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has taken a significant step towards empowering rural youth through skill development by signing an MoU with the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. The agreement, signed on 7th October 2025 at NALCO Corporate Office between NALCO Foundation—the CSR arm of NALCO—and CTTC, aims to implement a skill training programme for youth from the peripheral villages of NALCO’s operational units at Damanjodi and Angul. Under this initiative, 20 youths each from the villages surrounding NALCO’s Mines & Refinery Complex, Damanjodi, and Smelter & Power Complex, Angul, making a total of 40 participants, will be sponsored for a five-month residential training programme at CTTC, Bhubaneswar.

Coal India, Hindustan Copper, and NALCO Announce Major Insurance and Welfare Initiatives for workforce

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:43:04 +0000

Coal India, Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL), and NALCO have announced significant enhancements in employee welfare and safety initiatives. Coal India has introduced a Rs 1 crore personal accident insurance for its regular employees and Rs 40 lakh for contract workers, along with an increase in ex gratia amount for mine accident fatalities from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 25 lakh, demonstrating its commitment to safety and family support. HCL partnered with SBI to offer Rs 1 crore coverage for its employees and Rs 20 lakh for contractual workers, along with introducing a uniform to boost unity. NALCO extended Rs 1 crore accident coverage to all employees and Rs 20 lakh for contractual workers, emphasizing inclusive growth and social security. These moves highlight the companies’ focus on employee welfare, safety, and corporate responsibility in the mining and metals sector.

The PESB has selected Shri Anil Kumar Singh as Director (Commercial) of NALCO.

Newsmantra — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 07:38:55 +0000

The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) has selected Shri Anil Kumar Singh as Director (Commercial) of NALCO. A total of 11 candidates were interviewed for the respective post, which includes higher officials from NALCO, Hindustan Copper Ltd, NMDC Ltd, IOCL and Odisha Mining Corporation Ltd.Shri Anil Kumar Singh is serving as General Manager, M&C and HR at Hindustan Copper Ltd.

NALCO Refinery Bags QCFI-JUSE 5S Award

Newsmantra — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:52:55 +0000

NALCO’s Alumina Refinery, M&R Complex, Koraput, Odisha bags the prestigious Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI)–Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE) 5S Award in the Par Excellence category.

Sh. Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations) , POWERGRID was conferred Exemplary Service Award .

Sh. Naveen Srivastava, Director (Operations) , POWERGRID was conferred Exemplary Service Award at Exhibition Excellence Awards 2025, in recognition of his distinguished contributions & commitment.

Shri Abhay Kumar Behuria takes over as Director (Fin), NALCO

Newsmantra — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:59:56 +0000

BHUBANESHWAR. Shri Abhay Kumar Behuria has taken over as Director (Finance) of NALCO.

With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Shri Behuria brings with him extensive experience in Financial Management , strategic planning, and digital transformation. His addition to the NALCO Board strengthens our leadership team, and we look forward to his guidance in the mining, metals, and power sectors.

NALCO Emphasizes Digital Innovation at Smart Mining Conference

Newsmantra — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:14:09 +0000

The NALCO Smart Mining conference held in Bhubaneswar on May 31, 2025, focused on the theme “Smart Aluminium: Driving Operational Excellence through Industry 4.0,” emphasizing the transformative role of digital innovation in the aluminium sector. The event brought together industry leaders, academia, and technology experts to explore how automation, AI, IoT, and other Industry 4.0 technologies are revolutionizing manufacturing and mining operations. Inaugurated by NALCO CMD Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, who underscored the importance of adopting these advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness, the conference also highlighted supportive government policies like

‘Make in India’ and initiatives promoting start-ups, which foster self-reliance amid India’s rapid economic growth and infrastructure development. Key speakers included Shri Jagdish Arora, who discussed the Industry 4.0 revolution, and Shri Rajiv Kumar of Vedanta Aluminium, along with virtual insights from Shri Sarajit Jha of Tata Steel, with other senior officials from NALCO contributing valuable perspectives on digital transformation in the sector.

NALCO finalised Business Plan for FY 25-26

Newsmantra — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:28:46 +0000

Shri B. P. Singh, CMD, Nalco launched the Leadership Summit at Nalco Angul, to chalk out the Annual Business Plan for FY 25-26 in presence of all Directors of the Company, along with senior management team. This two day strategic meet will draw the roadmap for the future.