The Business Bytes
TBB BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR, MARCH 05, 2024
In a momentous announcement at the CII Odisha State Annual Day held in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday, Pradipta Mohanty and Sunil Gupta have been elected as the Chairman and Vice Chairman, respectively, of the CII Odisha State Council for the term 2024-25
Pradipta Mohanty
Pradipta Mohanty, a luminary in the realms of mining, manufacturing, power, infrastructure development, and solar power generation, brings a wealth of experience and dedication to his role as Chairman of CII Odisha State Council. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, including significant contributions as Senior Deputy Director at the National Productivity Council, Mohanty’s leadership promises a steadfast commitment to industry growth and community welfare.
Sunil Gupta
Sunil Gupta, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium & Power Ltd, assumes the mantle of Vice Chairman of CII Odisha State Council. With over 29 years of diverse experience, Gupta has been instrumental in steering Vedanta Aluminium towards remarkable growth and operational excellence, solidifying its position as India’s largest aluminium producer. His visionary leadership is set to drive sustainable development and uphold the highest standards of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices within the council.
This announcement comes amidst a backdrop of optimism and enthusiasm as Odisha charts a course towards accelerated growth. With the government’s concerted efforts to transform the state into a manufacturing powerhouse, bolstered by robust infrastructure and strategic initiatives, the stage is set for Odisha to emerge as a beacon of industrial progress.
The CII Odisha State Annual Day also served as a platform to highlight the state’s strategic focus on sectors such as infrastructure, technology, steel, and renewable energy, attracting significant investments and fostering innovation. Speakers at the event, including industry stalwarts and government officials, echoed a collective optimism surrounding Odisha’s trajectory towards becoming a trillion-dollar economy.
