Bhubanewar: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has given employment to more local people than state government mandate in its plants in Odisha.
AM/NS India, a joint venture of ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel, in a release on Wednesday, said more than 92% of its workforce in its plants in Odisha are from the local population. Total 2,371 people are employed in both permanent and contract categories in plant operations currently.
At present, 92% of unskilled or semiskilled workers, 98% of skilled workers and 79% in supervisor or managerial roles in the plants are local people against the state government’s mandate for companies to employ 90%, 60% and 30% respectively.
The company’s manufacturing operations in Odisha include a 12 MTPA pellet plant and a 30×2 MW power plant at Paradip, a 9 MTPA Beneficiation Plant at Dabuna in Keonjhar, with a 253 km dedicated Slurry Pipeline from Dabuna to Paradip.
“Giving employment opportunity to local talents is crucial to and a priority for our business in Odisha. AM/NS India is keen to expand its footprint in the state and stands committed to play an active role in investing in Odisha’s growth and the wellbeing of its citizens,” said Suresha G, executive director, AM/NS India, Odisha Facility.
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