Dubai, Sept. 11 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) facility at Jebel Ali on Friday, using the visit to strengthen industrial cooperation and promote technological collaboration with the state’s aluminium sector.
The visit formed part of Odisha’s investment outreach in the UAE, with the Chief Minister reviewing EGA’s advanced aluminium production processes and discussing opportunities for future collaboration.
Focus on NALCO-EGA Partnership
During the visit, Majhi highlighted the proposed NALCO-EGA technology licence partnership, describing it as an opportunity to combine EGA’s global expertise with NALCO’s established manufacturing base in Odisha.
The collaboration is expected to support technological modernisation, production efficiency, capacity expansion and the development of low-carbon aluminium manufacturing.
Boost for Value-Added Manufacturing
The Chief Minister also explored possibilities for EGA’s participation in Odisha’s expanding downstream aluminium ecosystem, particularly the Angul Aluminium Park, which is being developed as a hub for value-added aluminium industries.
The discussions focused on encouraging greater investment in downstream manufacturing, promoting advanced production technologies and strengthening Odisha’s position as a major aluminium manufacturing hub in India.
The visit underscores the state’s broader strategy of attracting global industrial partnerships while accelerating growth in high-value manufacturing and sustainable aluminium production.
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