In a landmark move marking 500 days of the Mohan Charan Majhi-led government, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday approved 33 major industrial projects worth ₹1.46 lakh crore. These projects are expected to generate over 66,000 employment opportunities across the state, reinforcing Odisha’s position as a prime investment destination in India.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said, “These 500 days reflect a confident, progressive, and investment-ready Odisha. The trust shown by investors from India and abroad demonstrates the strength of our policies, the pace of governance, and our journey toward self-reliance.”

Massive Investment Across 14 Districts

The approved projects span multiple high-growth sectors including IT and ESDM, aerospace and defence, textiles and apparel, food processing, tourism, green energy equipment, IT and ITES, data centres, specialty steel, aluminium, power and renewable energy, green hydrogen and ammonia, chemicals, semiconductors, and rare earth materials.

The investments will be spread across 14 key districts—Angul, Balangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kendrapara, Khordha, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh—ensuring balanced industrial growth across Odisha.

High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) Approves ₹1.41 Lakh Crore Proposals

At the 42nd meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority chaired by Chief Minister Majhi, 12 major investment proposals worth ₹1,41,993.54 crore were approved. These projects alone will create 49,745 new jobs.

The HLCA focused on next-generation industrial sectors. CESC Green Power Ltd. received approval for investments in the Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) sector, ACME Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd. will invest in green hydrogen and ammonia production, and Jindal India Power Ltd. will expand in power and renewable energy.

Single Window Committee Clears 21 Projects Worth ₹4,019.53 Crore

In another key development, the 141st Single Window Committee meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, approved 21 investment proposals worth ₹4,019.53 crore. These projects will generate an additional 16,590 employment opportunities in the state.

Boosting Industrial Growth and Sustainable Development

These approvals collectively aim to strengthen Odisha’s industrial landscape, create a skilled workforce, and accelerate sustainable development. With proactive governance, strong infrastructure, and an investor-friendly ecosystem, Odisha continues to emerge as a leading destination for both domestic and global investors.

The state government’s focused approach toward industrial promotion, employment generation, and sustainability is expected to drive rapid economic growth and contribute significantly to India’s overall development trajectory.

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