Bhubaneswar, Jan. 21 -- In alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047', NALCO is planning an expansion of 0.5 million tonnes and is also exploring the adoption of green power, NALCO's CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said on Monday.

Singh told IANS that as part of their 2030 plan, NALCO is proposing an expansion of Rs 30,000 crore, which includes a 0.5 million tonne smelter and a 1,080 MW thermal power plant.

These are the two major units that NALCO is planning, he said.

"The preparation of the DPR has already begun, and the appointment of a consultant, who will prepare the DPR, is expected to be completed this month. We aim to obtain Board approval for the DPR by July or August this year," he told IANS.

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