Strategic visits focus on sustainable mining and community welfare projects.

Bhubaneswar: In a major push toward operational excellence and community welfare, Shri Sudhansu Mohan Samal, the Managing Director of Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), recently concluded a comprehensive two-day inspection of the state’s vital mining hubs. The visit centered on the Ampavalli Limestone Mine and the Kodingamali Bauxite Mine, highlighting a dual focus on industrial growth and regional development.

Accompanying the Odisha Mining Corporation MD were senior leaders including Director (Operations) Shri Sabyasachi Mohanty, Director (HR) Shri Alok Pal, and Director (Finance) Shri Banabihari Pani. The first leg of the tour at the Ampavalli site involved a deep dive into current production metrics and safety protocols. Shri Samal engaged directly with ground teams to ensure that extraction processes remain efficient while strictly adhering to environmental safeguards.

The second day took the leadership team to the Kodingamali Bauxite Mine. Here, the MD was joined by the Collector and District Magistrate of Koraput, Shri Manoj Satyawan Mahajan. Their discussions centered on a five-year roadmap aimed at enhancing production and streamlining the dispatch of raw materials. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to sustainable mining practices, ensuring that the acceleration of output does not come at the cost of ecological balance.

Beyond the industrial sites, the team prioritized local impact by visiting several CSR initiatives in the Laxmipur area. They inspected the Sanghana High School, the ITI Laxmipur, and the Maternity and Child Health Care Centre. By reviewing the Solid Waste Management Unit at the Mini Sanitation Park, the MD underscored OMC’s commitment to holistic regional growth.

These interactions with local authorities and project managers highlight a shift toward "responsible mining." The visit clarifies that while boosting the state's mineral economy is vital, the well-being of the local population and the quality of community infrastructure remain at the heart of OMC's mission.