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By Nalini Sahu<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhubaneswar, April 16: The Odisha Steel Producers\u2019 Association (OSPA), the newly formed industry body representing leading steel companies in the state, has unanimously elected former chief secretary of the state, Asit Tripathy, as its president.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An administrator with decades of experience in governance, policy, and industrial development, Tripathy currently serves as advisor at Jindal Steel. His election as the president of OSPA is widely seen as a significant step towards strengthening industry-government collaboration and advancing Odisha\u2019s position as a leading steel hub in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming his appointment, members of OSPA expressed confidence in his leadership, noting that his deep understanding of public policy, stakeholder engagement, and infrastructure development will be instrumental in guiding the association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on the occasion, Tripathy said: \u201cOdisha is at the forefront of India\u2019s steel growth story. OSPA will be a strong, constructive voice for the steel industry, aligned with Odisha\u2019s long-term growth ambitions. We will work closely with the Government and stakeholders to create an enabling ecosystem for responsible and inclusive industrial growth in the state\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The association has also selected  S.K. Popli as secretary general.  Popli, former officer of the Indian Forest Service, has held several key leadership positions in government, contributing significantly to natural resource management, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable development initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Representatives of 15 leading steelmakers in Odisha \u2014 including Jindal Steel, JSW Steel, Jindal Stainless, AMNS, Rungta Mines, Narbheram Steel, MGM Steel, Aarti Steel and Essar Steel \u2014 were present in the meeting, signalling industry-wide alignment amid rapid capacity expansion and inclusive industry led development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Member companies agreed to nominate their representatives for the Apex Committee and sub-committees within the next few days. It was also decided that companies would submit their key operational and policy issues for collective consideration in the interest of the State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photograph: Newly elected Odisha Steel Producers\u2019 Association Asit Tripathy (left) at meeting with the members of the association in Bhubaneswar on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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