Bhubaneswar: In a significant step to boost economic growth, the Odisha government on Saturday approved 33 industrial projects to be taken up with an investment of Rs 1.46 lakh crore in the state.
Officials said these projects are expected to generate 66,000 employment opportunities.
The approval was accorded to mark the completion of 500 days of the government under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. This marks a significant step towards achieving the goal of Viksit Odisha 2036, said the state government.
“These 500 days reflect a confident, progressive, and investment-ready Odisha. The trust shown by investors from across India and abroad highlights the strength of our policies, the speed of governance, and our vision for a self-reliant and developed state,” CM Majhi said while speaking on the occsion.
The approved projects cover a wide range of sectors, including IT & ESDM, Aerospace & Defence, Textiles & Apparel, Food Processing, Tourism, Green Energy Equipment, IT & ITES, Datacentres, Specialty Steel, Aluminium, Power & Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen & Ammonia, Chemicals, Semiconductors, and Rare Earth Materials.
The proposed projects are spread across 14 districts – Angul, Balangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kendrapara, Khurda, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh – with a focus on ensuring balanced industrialisation and inclusive growth.
As per an official statement, the 42nd HLCA meeting, chaired by the Chief Minister, approved 12 investment proposals worth Rs 1,41,993.54 crore, creating 49,745 employment opportunities in Odisha.
Adani Enterprises Limited has planned to set up a coal to chemical unit in Sundargarh with Rs 84,000 crore investment. The project is likely to create employment opportunities for 36,000 people.
New-age sectoral investments have received priority in this clearance CESC Green Power Limited has invested in the ESDM (Electronics System Design and Manufacturing) sector, while ACME Akshay Energy Private Limited has invested in green hydrogen and green ammonia production. Jindal India Power Limited has also invested in the power and renewable energy sector.
Earlier in the day, the 141st Single Window Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, approved Rs 4019.53 crore worth of investments, with potential to generate 16,590 employment opportunities. A total of 21 investment proposals were approved during this clearance meeting.
These initiatives will boost industrial growth, create more skilled jobs, and support sustainable development across Odisha. They will also help strengthen the State’s position as a leading destination for both Indian and global investors. With a proactive approach, the government of Odisha is promoting industries, improving infrastructure, and focusing on employment and sustainability.
