OCCL celebrates 61st Foundation Day

Bhubaneswar dt-24.05.2023
 61st Foundation Day of Odisha Construction Corporation Limited (OCCL) has been held on
22th May, 2023(Monday) in a venue at Bhubaneswar. Hon’ble Minister, Water Resources,
Commerce & Transport, Smt. Tukuni Sahu graced the programme as the Chief Guest of the
occasion.
 Addressing the members of Board of Directors of OCCL, Senior Officers & Engineers of
DoWR, Managers of the corporation from different zones and all those associated with OCCL
present in the programme, Hon’ble Minister said that OCCL since its inception on 22th May 1962
by the then Chief Minister of Odisha, legendary Biju Patnaik has now proved its excellence by
making a significant contribution to the development of Odisha.
 “Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik, who has taken forward the development
trend of Odisha since 22 years, has always called upon to work with determination on availability
of water for agriculture and drinking purpose. OCCL through its team efforts and application of
technology on the basis of '5-T' initiatives of State Government should focus on completing its
ongoing projects within stipulated time to gain more trust and confidence from public.” Hon’ble
Minister said.
 Attending in the function as Special Guest, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional
Chief Secretary, DoWR, Odisha and Chairperson, OCCL Smt. Anu Garg,IAS, said that this institution
is carrying out various construction works of different departments of the State government
including the Department of Water Resources. But more works are being done by the OCC for
DoWR. It is a matter of happiness that OCCL is preparing a Vision Document in view of the
development of Odisha by 2036 for 100 years of formation of the Odisha State and 100th year
celebration of country's Independence in 2047. Transformation works are being fostered ahead in
our State in different sectors. OCCL should continue to earn reputation as the best institution in
the field of construction by maintaining the quality of its work.” Smt. Garg added. Shri
Bhaktaranjan Mohanty, EIC, DoWR was also present on the occasion.
 At the outset, MD, OCC, Mr. Bibhuti Bhushan Dash read out the report of OCCL in detail
various important construction activities carried out during the 61-years journey of the
corporation. Shri Dash informed about the outstanding works of OCCL including Balimela Power
House, Upper Kolab Power House and Tunnel, Indravati Penstocks, Indravati Canals, Hati Barrage,
Mahanadi Barrage, HALTownship at Sunabeda, Rengali Canal Systems, Rengali Dam and Power
House etc. He also spoke about ongoing construction works of Lower Suktel Project, Kanupur
Irrigation Project, Ghatakeshwar Multipurpose project, Chheligarh Tunnel etc. being carried out by
OCC and have been expedited to be completed by this year. MD, OCC Mr. Dash also said that this
corporation will continue its work with all dedication and commitment for the development of the
State and the country.

On this occasion, a brochure in connection with different construction activities being carried
out by OCC and a publication on '61 years of excellence and moving forward………' was released. A
Video documentary on success story of OCC was also screened on the occasion.

 On the eve of the celebration, Shri Dibakar Mishra, former EIC, DoWR and former Chairman
of OCCL was felicitated for his outstanding contribution in the development of infrastructure in the
Water Resources sector in the State. Among others, Chairman, OLIC Shri Amresh Patri, MD, OLIC
Shri Sudhanshu Mohan Samal,FA-cum-CAO Shri Durga Prasad Dash,OCC were also present on the
occasion. In the second session of the function, various Civil and Mechanical works of the OCCL
were discussed in detail.