Bhubaneswar: Sudhanshu Mohan Samal, IAS, MD, OMC, visited Daitari Iron Ore Mines and Bangur Underground Chromite Mine to review mining operations, assess operational performance and deliberate on long-term strategies to enhance production while upholding the highest standards of safety and sustainability. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring uninterrupted raw material supply to industries to support Odisha's industrial growth.

At Daitari Iron Ore Mines, Samal reviewed mining operations, productivity, operational efficiency and logistics. He stressed the need for continuous improvement, efficient resource management and sustainable mining practices to achieve higher production while maintaining environmental stewardship.

Samal visited Bangur  Chromite Mines and reviewed underground mining operations, optimisation of production capacity of the Lumpy chrome ore to cater to the industry requirements, ore evacuation systems. He directed officials to optimize production through better operational planning and modern mining practices while ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols in underground mining.

Addressing officials during the visits, Samal reiterated that operational excellence, innovation, safety and sustainability must go hand in hand to strengthen OMC's position as a leading mining company. He encouraged teams to pursue responsible mining practices that enhance productivity while safeguarding employees and the environment.