Vedanta Resources Plc Chairman Anil Agarwal, who was on his maiden visit to the Vedanta limited, Jharsuguda on Wednesday, said that with the immense potential for its growth, Jharsuguda is poised to become the growth drive of Odisha which is already evident on ground.
Agarwal met some prominent citizens and people’s representatives of the district to understand their perspectives on regional development and how Vedanta can effectively contribute to it. He assured them that despite the present difficult business scenario, the company remains committed to work with people for sustainable regional development. He opined that Odisha is a land of richness in every field including natural resources, and a judicious use of the mineral resources holds the key to solutions to the many problems facing the State.
He also met the members of all women Subhalaxmi Cooperative promoted by Vedanta to understand how empowered rural women are transforming their lives through self-entrepreneurship.
Vedanta limited CEO-Aluminium Business Abhijit Pati said, “I am hopeful that this motivating presence of Mr Agarwal will further strengthen our resolve to excel further as the best in business.”