VAL Jharsuguda received the Think Odisha Leadership Award, 2008 organised by the Teflas and the Times of India. The award recognized VAL’s contribution to promote sustainable development among local communities. On behalf of VAL, Mr. P K Panda, Vice President of Mines, was presented the award by Dr S.K.Tamotia.

VAL also received the award for its sustainable development initiatives at the Enterprise Orissa 2008, organised by CII and the Government of Orissa. The award was presented by the Chief Minister of Orissa, Mr. Naveen Pattnaik.