Vedanta Aluminium Showcases Kalahandi as Tribal-Led Growth Model
On World Tribal Day, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked the remarkable transformation of Kalahandi from one of Odisha’s most deprived districts into a model for tribal-led development. Once contributing less than 1% to the state’s GDDP in 2001, with per capita income around Rs 19,000, the district now leads in Health & Nutrition and ranks second in Education under NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Programme. Between 2003 and 2015, Kalahandi’s GDDP growth exceeded 16%, over twice the state average.At a recent NITI Aayog review, Kalahandi achieved 100% s..
Hindmetal Pioneers EM Tech in Mineral Exploration
Hindmetal Exploration Services (HESPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Zinc, has become the first company in India to deploy advanced Electromagnetic (EM) technologies for mineral exploration. The initiative marks a major leap in the nation’s ability to identify hidden mineral resources with unprecedented precision.The breakthrough involves two cutting-edge tools: borehole EM, which detects and maps conductive ore bodies such as sulfide deposits in high detail, and SQUID surface sensors, which capture even the weakest electromagnetic signals—ideal for spotting low-conductivity or d..
Autodesk Launches Local Data Storage for India
Autodesk has announced the launch of localized data storage in India, enabling businesses and public sector organizations to store and manage project data within the country. This expansion, part of Autodesk’s global regional offerings, supports regulated sectors such as government, infrastructure, and utilities by meeting compliance requirements while ensuring enterprise-grade security, privacy, and data recoverability.The move comes as Autodesk’s 2025 State of Design & Make report reveals that while digital transformation drives significant ROI in the architecture, engineering, const..
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