SPCB, Raurkela in association with SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant Observes World Ozone Day 2026
The State Pollution Control Board (
#SPCB),
#Raurkela Regional Office, in association with
#SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (
#RSP) observed World
#Ozone Day 2026 at the CPTI Auditorium of RSP on 22nd September, 2026. Dr. Anup Kumar Mallik, Additional Chief Environmental
#Scientist and Regional Officer, SPCB, Raurkela and Mr. P C Dash, CGM (Environment Engineering Department) RSP presided over the programme. Prof. Dr H. B. Sahu, Department of Mining Engineering,
#NIT Raurkela, Ms. Sushmita Behera, Regional Transport Officer, Raurkela, Mr. Suresh Mahapatra, Vice President,
#JSW Steel Limited, Barbil, and many senior officers of SPCB and RSP were present on the occasion. Notably, the theme of this year’s celebration is “Global Action for a Cool Planet”.
In his welcome address, Dr. Mallik expressed concern over the rise in
#globaltemperature, depletion of the ozone layer and the impacts of
#climatechange. He emphasised the need for concerted efforts at different levels to ensure a cooler planet. He also highlighted the various initiatives being undertaken towards CFC reduction and adoption of alternative environmentally friendly measures.
Mr. P C Dash spoke about
#greensteel production for a cooler planet. Prof. Dr H. B. Sahu, delivered a talk on “Mining: Environmental Management and Sustainable Mining Practices for Climate Action and a Cool Planet”. He also highlighted environmentally friendly practices in iron ore mining and beneficiation. Ms. Behera spoke on “Sustainable Transportation and Vehicular Emissions”, while Mr. Suresh Mahapatra, spoke about environmentally sustainable practices in iron ore mining and beneficiation.
Prizes were also distributed to the winners of the “Our Food, Our Culture” competition organised as part of the programme.
Mr. Bijay Kumar Bhoi, Deputy Environmental Engineer, coordinated the programme, while Mr. Ramani Ranjan Das, Deputy Environmental Engineer, proposed a vote of thanks.