Rabindra Kumar Jena

He is interested in socio-economic and technology related issues and a regular speaker at both Indian and International Conferences

He was instrumental in turning around the loss making BIFR-referred Ferro Alloys Company to highly profitable and leading Ferro Alloys Company within a span of two years. He has had several exposures overseas, including heading a Ferro Alloy Plant in Europe. His immense contribution to the Ferro Alloys Company and continuous commitment and support to the society and it’s various causes and for the protection of the environment, has earned him numerous accolades and Awards which include, Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award – by Rajiv Gandhi Forum, Odisha, Utkal Samman – 2004, Arch of Excellence (Business) Award – 2004, Gem of India Award – 2004, Maharaja Sri Ramchandra Bhanjdeo Award, Industrial Promotion in the State Award – 2005 by Governor of Odisha, Rajiv Gandhi Rastriya Ekta Samman – 2005, New Delhi, State Level Excellence Award – 2005 By Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha, Bhartiya Vikas Ratan Award – 2007, Bharat Gourav Award by Institute of Economic Studies – 2008, Award of Excellence by Hon’ble Governor of Odisha for Highest Relief Distribution during flood in Balasore District – 2008, Pride of the Nation Award – 2008, Think Odisha Leadership Award – 2010 for Best Education Supporty by Hon’ble Governor of Odisha, Best Citizens of India Award – 2010 Accompanied Hon’ble President of India Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil with an Indian Business Delegation at Switzerland and Austria in October 2011. He is a Trustee at RKJ Foundation, Sudha Devi Charitable Trust, Bhubaneswar. He is a member on the Board of Directors of several companies.