Chief Minister of Odisha reviews industrial development in Paradip
Mr Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, visited Paradip on March 15, 2026, where he chaired a high-level review meeting with representatives of major industrial organisations, including IndianOil, Paradip Port Authority, JSW and AM/NS to assess the progress of upcoming large-scale industrial projects in the region. During the visit, Mr Kausik Basu, ED & RH, Paradip Refinery (PDR), met the Hon’ble Chief Minister and briefed him on the progress and strategic significance of the upcoming Paradip Petrochemical Complex (PDPC) project of IndianOil. Addressing the gathering, Hon’ble Chief Minister emphasised that Paradip is poised to emerge as one of the country’s most prominent industrial and economic hubs. He highlighted that ambitious initiatives such as the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) and major projects, including the Paradip Petrochemical Complex, Paradip Port expansion, shipbuilding and repair facilities, and integrated steel plants, will significantly accelerate the region’s development. Hon’ble Chief Minister also reviewed issues related to land acquisition, approvals, and project clearances, assuring full support from the State Government for the industrial projects. Mr Sampad Chandra Swain, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education, Government of Odisha; Mr Amarendra Das, MLA, Jagatsinghpur; Mr Hemant Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Odisha; Mr J Sonal, Collector & DM, Jagatsinghpur and other dignitaries were present during the meeting. (Prabir Kumar Pati, Mgr (CC), PDR)
ED & SH, BSO calls on Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar
Mr Anup Kumar Samantaray, ED & SH, BSO, recently called on Mr Pratyaya Amrit, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Bihar. During the interaction, Mr Samantaray informed the Chief Secretary of the current status of POL supplies across various districts of Bihar and briefed him on the coordinated efforts being undertaken by IndianOil to ensure uninterrupted availability of essential petroleum products despite challenges posed by the ongoing geopolitical developments. He also highlighted the proactive measures implemented by the BSO to maintain supply chain resilience, operational safety, and energy accessibility across the state. Mr Amrit appreciated IndianOil’s continued efforts in maintaining seamless fuel supplies across Bihar, especially during periods of heightened global uncertainty. He assured that the State Government would extend all necessary assistance and support to facilitate logistics, expedite clearances, and ensure smooth coordination between district administrations and supply points. The meeting reflected the close cooperation between IndianOil and the State Government towards ensuring energy security and service reliability for the people of Bihar. Both sides emphasised the importance of continued collaboration to effectively manage emerging challenges and maintain reliable public services. (Veena Kumari, GM (CC, P&C), BSO)