Odisha Approves ₹4,222 Crore Investments, Creating Over 14,000 Jobs Across 25 Projects

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has cleared investment proposals worth ₹4,222.24 crore across 25 industrial projects, unlocking a potential for over 14,497 new job opportunities across the state.

The 133rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday, approved these projects spanning 16 diverse sectors, from green energy and pharmaceuticals to agro-processing and tourism.

An official statement highlighted Odisha’s rise as a premier investment destination in Eastern India.

“The success of the Utkarsh Odisha roadshows in Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore has reinforced the state’s position as a key destination for investors. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha continues to attract significant investment interest. The approvals during the SLSWCA meeting emphasize the state’s growing industrial prominence and herald the upcoming Utkarsh Odisha 2025 event,” the statement read.

The proposed projects will be set up across districts including Angul, Ganjam, Khurda, Nabarangpur, Cuttack, Jharsuguda, Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Puri, and Kandhamal, boosting the state’s industrial and economic landscape.

The investments cover sectors like textiles, aluminium downstream, food processing, biofuel, chemicals, steel beneficiation, and infrastructure, aiming to bolster Odisha’s industrial growth and job creation.

Anticipation builds as the state prepares for the Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, scheduled for January 28-29 in Bhubaneswar. The event is poised to attract further investments, highlighting Odisha’s commitment to industrial and economic development.