Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Steel Producers’ Association (OSPA) has unanimously elected Asit Tripathy, former Chief Secretary of Odisha and Advisor to Jindal Steel, as its President at a meeting of its members.
OSPA is a newly formed collective platform of leading steel and mining companies in the state, including Jindal Steel, Tata Steel, Jindal Stainless, JSW Steel, AMNS and others. The Association seeks to strengthen industry participation, enable knowledge sharing, and facilitate structured engagement with key stakeholders.
A highly experienced administrator with decades of leadership in governance, policy and industrial development, Asit Tripathy brings deep institutional insight and credibility to the role.
The Association has also appointed S.K. Popli (IFS, Retd.) as Secretary General. With extensive experience in governance, natural resource management and sustainability, he will support OSPA’s policy engagement and institutional initiatives.
“Odisha is at the forefront of India’s steel growth story. OSPA will work closely with the Government and stakeholders to support responsible, inclusive and future-ready industrial development in the state,” said Asit Tripathy.
The meeting saw participation from representatives of 15 leading steelmakers and miners, reflecting strong industry alignment. With Odisha as India’s largest steel producer and iron ore producer, OSPA is expected to play a constructive role in shaping the next phase of the industry’s growth in the state, boosting job creation and socio-economic development for shared prosperity.
