THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Hindalco Industries
Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has received two
prestigious recognitions from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Odisha,
for its strong commitment to environmental stewardship, pollution control and
responsible industrial practices.
Hindalco’s Hirakud
Smelter & Power was conferred the “Pollution Control Appreciation Award
2026” in the Industry Category, while Aditya Aluminium, Hindalco’s flagship
manufacturing unit, was honoured with the “MK Rout Pollution Control Excellence
Award 2026” in the Industrial Township Category. The awards were presented
during the 43rd Foundation Day celebration of SPCB, Odisha, held in Bhubaneswar
on September 18.
The awards were
presented by Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia, Minister of Forest, Environment and
Climate Change, Labour and ESI, in the presence of senior government officials,
environmental authorities and industry leaders.
The ceremony was
attended by Bhaskar Jyoti Sharma, Principal Secretary, Forest, Environment and
Climate Change Department; Dr K Murugesan, PCCF & HoF, Odisha; Dr Manoj V
Nair, Member Secretary, SPCB; and Prof Pravat Kumar Roul, Vice Chancellor,
OUAT, among other dignitaries.
The recognition of
Hirakud Smelter & Power acknowledges its effective pollution control
measures and sound environmental management practices. The award was received
by Pratap Sahu, Plant Head, Hirakud Smelter; Ardhendu Mohapatra, Head –
Corporate Affairs; Soubhagya K Tripathy, Deputy Head – Corporate Affairs; and Ranjan
Jena, Head – Environment.
Aditya Aluminium was recognised under the Industrial Township category for its environmental management initiatives and effective pollution control measures. The award was received by Jagannath P Nayak, Unit Head, Aditya Aluminium; Ardhendu Mohapatra, Head – Corporate Affairs; Soubhagya K Tripathy, Deputy Head – Corporate Affairs; Lalit Charan; and Shyamlendu Mohapatra.
The twin recognitions reaffirm Hindalco’s continued focus on responsible manufacturing, environmental performance and sustainable growth, reinforcing its commitment to creating long-term value for communities and stakeholders while maintaining high standards of environmental stewardship.
