₹4,222.24 Crore Investment in Odisha Paves Way for India’s Industrial Progress

• 25 Major Projects expected to generate employment for over 14,497 individuals across Odisha
• Investments in 16 key sectors such as Green Energy Equipment, Pharmaceutical, Textile & Apparel, Plastics, Food Processing, Tourism among others will be implemented across 11 districts

Mumbai, Bhubaneswar: 1st January, 2025:

The Government of Odisha has taken a significant step toward enhancing the state’s industrial growth and employment prospects with the approval of 25 major projects, amounting to a combined investment of ₹4,222.24 crores. The approvals were granted during the 133rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS. These projects, which span a variety of high-impact sectors, are expected to generate more than 14,497 job opportunities, contributing to the socio-economic development of Odisha.

Odisha is the premier investment destination in Eastern India, as demonstrated by the success of the Utkarsh Odisha roadshows held in Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, the state has successfully attracted significant investors interest. As a result, this SLSWCA has given the green signal to many projects, establishing Odisha as a landmark destination for investors and highlighting the success of the upcoming Utkarsh Odisha 2025.

The approved projects reflect Odisha’s commitment to fostering a diverse industrial landscape. With investments in 16 sectors such as, Green Energy Equipment, Pharmaceutical, Textile & Apparel, Plastics, Food Processing, Downstream-Aluminium, Metal (Downstream), Packaging, Rubber, Biofuel/ Bio Fertilizer, Chemicals, Minerals and Rare Earth, Steel (Beneficiation), Infrastructure, Argo Processing and Tourism. The projects will be implemented across 11 districts such as Angul, Ganjam, Khordha, Nawarangpur, Cuttack, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sundergarh, Puri, Kandhamal strengthening Odisha’s industrial base and driving sustained economic growth.

This being the first SLSWCA meeting of 2025, underscores Odisha’s strong commitment to attracting investments, and positioning itself as a leader in sustainable industrial growth. Guided by the visionary leadership of Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, the state has approved key investments that promise to drive economic growth and generate substantial employment opportunities. Odisha’s proactive policies and progressive vision continue to make it a top choice for both domestic and global investors.

These projects represent a substantial commitment to diverse sectors across Odisha, collectively valued at ₹4,222.24 Crores and promising the creation of 14,497 jobs.