Make in Odisha 2025 Promises 4 Lakh Jobs Amid Opposition’s Law and Order Critique

In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial growth, the state government has secured investment commitments worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore, paving the way for more than 90,000 employment opportunities. The development marks a significant step in Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s vision of building a “Samruddha Odisha.”

Breakthrough at Investors’ Meet in Kolkata

The landmark announcement followed the Odisha Investors’ Meet held in Kolkata, where the state delegation led by CM Majhi engaged with leading industrialists and corporate heads.

Key Outcomes:

• 27 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed

• Total proposed investment: ₹1,00,317 crore

• Projected job creation: 90,752 new employment opportunities

Officials described the roadshow as one of the most successful outreach initiatives aimed at positioning Odisha as a preferred industrial destination.

Diversified Focus Across High-Growth Sectors

Unlike the past reliance on mineral-based industries, the latest investments reflect diversification into emerging and high-growth sectors, including:

• Chemicals and Petrochemicals

• Textiles and Apparel

• Manufacturing and Engineering

• Renewable Energy

• IT and Electronics

The move signals Odisha’s transformation into a multi-sector industrial hub with long-term growth potential.

Aligning with Vision 2036 and Viksit Bharat 2047

Addressing investors, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said Odisha has transitioned from being a “potential” investment destination to a “performing” one. He linked the investment drive to the state’s Vision 2036 — marking 100 years of Odisha’s formation — and India’s larger goal of Viksit Bharat 2047.

He highlighted the state’s stable policy environment and the implementation of a streamlined Single Window clearance system aimed at ensuring ease of doing business. The government, he assured, is committed to translating MoUs into operational projects within a defined timeframe.

Economic and Social Impact

The proposed projects are expected to significantly boost Odisha’s GDP and curb labour migration by creating local employment opportunities for youth. The government’s proactive approach — conducting investment roadshows in major cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata — reflects a new phase of aggressive industrial promotion.

With ₹1 lakh crore in fresh commitments and tens of thousands of jobs on the horizon, Odisha appears poised to enter a new chapter of industrial expansion and economic transformation.