Bhubaneswar: On 26.08.2017 in a ceremony at BEML KGF Complex, Kolar Gold Fields, Hon’ble Minister of Defence, Finance &Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley handed over the key and document of BD475-1 Ripper Dozer to Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD, NALCO. NALCO is implementing modernization of its Bauxite Mines and taking initiative in raising its productivity. During FY 2016-17, NALCO has achieved 100% of its capacity utilization in its Bauxite Mines, Damanjodi. With a view to obviating detonating and blasting for mining of bauxite, NALCO is introducing heavy ripper dozers and BD 475-1 generation of ripper dozer is unique of its kind and with high productivity, low fuel consumption, excellent manoeuvrability & stability. The giant Ripper Dozer which have been getting imported will now be available in India with 80% Indigenous equipment .Thus carrying ‘Make in India’ campaign ahead. This Dozer will prevent vibration, noise and dust pollution associated with blasting for mining of Bauxite.