Industry Odisha Bureau, Jul 21: The Odisha Government led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today approved 23 major industrial projects with a total investment of Rs 4,573.87 crore, having the potential to generate 22,873 employment opportunities across the State.
The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by the Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, has approved the industrial projects during its meeting held today.
The approved projects represent a diverse mix of sectors including Information Technology & ITES, Green Energy Equipment, Battery & Energy Storage, Chemicals, Textile & Apparel, Food Processing, Steel Downstream, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Tourism, reflecting Odisha’s continued efforts to promote balanced industrial development and attract investments in both traditional and emerging sectors.
The projects will be established across 11 districts Angul, Balangir, Cuttack, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Puri and Sundargarh. further expanding industrial activities across different regions of the State and creating employment opportunities at the local level.
In the Information Technology & ITES sector, HCL Technologies Limited got approved to establish a Global Development Centre in Khordha with an investment of Rs 730 crore, generating 6,000 employment opportunities.
The project is expected to further strengthen Odisha’s growing IT ecosystem and position the State as an emerging destination for technology-based investments, officials said.
In the Green Energy and Energy Storage sector, ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited will establish an alkaline electrolyzer manufacturing unit with a production capacity of up to 3 GW per annum, to be developed in two phases, in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 778 crore, creating 480 jobs.
Similarly, GGB Battery India Private Limited will establish a zinc anode battery manufacturing unit in Cuttack with an investment of Rs 202.50 crore, generating 254 employment opportunities.
EnvirocareInfrasolution Private Limited will also establish an additional 100 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic captive power plant in Angul with an investment of Rs 351 crore, generating 60 jobs, further strengthening Odisha’s renewable energy ecosystem.
The Textile and Apparel sector has received major investment commitments with four projects approved during the meeting. SAPL Industries Private Limited will establish a ready-made garment manufacturing unit in Puri with an investment of Rs 254 crore, generating 4,570 jobs.
SPL Industries Limited will set up another ready-made garment manufacturing unit in Puri with an investment of Rs 50 crore, creating 3,000 employment opportunities.
Richa Global Exports Private Limited will establish a readymade garment manufacturing unit in Puri with an investment of Rs 84.45 crore, generating 2,500 jobs, while Astha Cotspin Private Limited will establish a textile manufacturing unit in Balangir with an investment of Rs 124.50 crore, creating 325 employment opportunities. Together, these projects will significantly strengthen Odisha’s textile and apparel sector while generating large-scale employment.
In the Chemical sector, Growing Tree Oil & Refinery Private Limited will establish an integrated manufacturing facility in Nuapada comprising solvent extraction, oil refinery, cashew processing, starch-based products, cattle and poultry feed, floating feed, distillation unit and a 9 MW co-generation plant, with an investment of Rs 250 crore, generating 1,150 jobs.
Transpek Industry Limited will establish a Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing Facility in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 343 crore, creating 424 employment opportunities.
Tirupati Microtech Private Limited will establish an Integrated Chemicals Complex and Rare Earth Mineral Processing Facility in Jajpur with an investment of Rs 70 crore, generating 84 jobs, while Krebs International Limited will establish a Chromium Chemicals Manufacturing Facility in Mayurbhanj with an investment of Rs 68.01 crore, creating 300 employment opportunities.
In the Food Processing sector, Growing Tree Oil & Refinery Private Limited will also establish a Dairy Products Manufacturing Unit in Cuttack with an investment of Rs 80 crore, generating 435 jobs, further strengthening value addition in the Agro-processing sector.
In the Steel Downstream sector, Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited will establish a manufacturing unit for galvanised coated wires and zinc-aluminium coated wires in Sundargarh with an investment of Rs 105 crore, creating 250 employment opportunities.
RAG Industries Private Limited will establish a manufacturing unit for steel coil slitting, cut-to-length sheets, GI false ceiling sections and ERW steel pipes & tubes in Khordha with an investment of Rs 52 crore, generating 210 jobs.
In the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices sector, EFYIONDX Private Limited will establish a manufacturing facility for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, bulk drugs and medical equipment in Khordha with an investment of Rs 60 crore, creating 555 employment opportunities.
Infrastructure and logistics projects also received approval during the meeting. Tata Steel Limited will establish a 5 MTPA Railway Siding in Keonjhar with an investment of Rs 165.30 crore, generating 250 jobs.
Lingaraj Translogistics Private Limited will establish a Logistics Park and Warehousing Facility in Sundargarh with an investment of Rs 150 crore, creating 250 employment opportunities.
Sri Jaibalajee Agro Products Private Limited will establish an Integrated Logistics Park with a 5 MW rooftop solar power plant in Dhenkanal with an investment of Rs 120 crore, generating 235 jobs.
In the Healthcare sector, DION Riverside Township Private Limited will establish a 300-bed multi-speciality hospital in Cuttack with an investment of Rs 275.89 crore, generating 941 employment opportunities, strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the State.
In the Tourism and Hospitality sector, Biswa & Jit Multi Complex Private Limited will establish a 5-star hotel in Cuttack with an investment of Rs 105.22 crore, creating 150 jobs.
JAS Towers LLP will establish a 5-star hotel in Sambalpur with an investment of Rs 85 crore, generating 325 employment opportunities, while Srikrishna Estates and Construction Private Limited will establish the “Krishna Lake View Resort”, a 5-star luxury resort, in Khordha with an investment of Rs 70 crore, creating 125 jobs.
These 23 projects, with a combined investment of Rs 4,573.87 crore and employment potential of 22,873, reaffirm Odisha’s growing attractiveness as an investment destination. The projects cover a wide range of sectors, from information technology and advanced manufacturing to textiles, chemicals, healthcare, tourism and infrastructure, reflecting the State’s balanced approach towards industrial development.
The Single Window Clearance System continues to facilitate investment by ensuring time-bound approvals and coordinated clearances, enabling industries to implement their projects efficiently.
The latest approvals reflect the State Government’s continued focus on attracting quality investments, creating employment opportunities and promoting inclusive industrial growth across Odisha in line with the vision of Samruddha Odisha 2036.
