The Odisha government has given a significant boost to industrial growth in the state by approving a fresh wave of investments. In a major meeting held on Wednesday, the State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) cleared 11 new industrial projects with a combined worth of Rs 1,332.80 crore. This move is projected to generate substantial employment, creating 7,474 new jobs across various sectors.
Diverse Sectors and Regional Spread
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, who chaired the SLSWCA meeting, oversaw the approval of projects spanning a wide economic spectrum. The investments will flow into metal downstream, food and seafood processing, textiles and apparel, chemicals, green hydrogen and green ammonia, tourism, logistics, coal beneficiation, and IT & ESDM. A key highlight of this approval round is the focus on balanced regional development. The projects are slated to be established across seven districts: Angul, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Khurda, and Mayurbhanj.
Major Project Highlights and Job Creation
The approved proposals include several notable ventures. In the metal sector, Kalinga Copper Pvt Ltd will invest Rs 150 crore to set up a copper foil manufacturing unit in Dhenkanal district, promising 200 jobs. Another player, M M Castings Pvt Ltd, will put Rs 65 crore into a high-manganese steel parts plant in Ganjam, creating 330 employment opportunities.
The food processing and textiles domain sees substantial commitments. Pasupati Agrovet Pvt Ltd plans a Rs 200 crore shrimp processing facility in Khurda, which will employ 700 people. In Cuttack, Sree Lakshmi Apparels Pvt Ltd will establish a Rs 60 crore garment unit, expected to be a major job provider with 1,250 positions.
Push for Green Energy and Infrastructure
The approvals also signal Odisha's entry into emerging green energy sectors. Sara Green Energy Pvt Ltd will build a Rs 250 crore green ammonia plant in Ganjam, generating 47 jobs. In the chemicals segment, Universal Industries will invest Rs 220 crore in an agro-chemical unit in Jagatsinghpur, employing 215 individuals.
Tourism and logistics infrastructure are also set for an upgrade. Khimji Retail Venture Pvt Ltd will develop a four-star resort in Mayurbhanj with an investment of Rs 50.85 crore (177 jobs), while Steels and Carriers Pvt Ltd will set up a private freight terminal in Angul at a cost of Rs 159.75 crore, creating 255 jobs.
The IT and electronics sector receives a strong impetus from this approval round. Companies Quarks Technosoft Pvt Ltd and Sourcing Brains Lab Pvt Ltd will together create a remarkable 4,000 jobs in Khurda district through combined investments exceeding Rs 119 crore. Additionally, Sapient Coal Beneficiation Pvt Ltd will invest Rs 58.20 crore in a coal beneficiation project in Angul, providing employment to 300 people.
Strategic Impact and Economic Implications
This collective investment approval underscores the state government's active strategy to attract diverse industries and ensure that development is not concentrated in one region. By distributing projects across seven districts, the initiative aims to catalyze localized economic growth and provide employment opportunities closer to people's homes. The significant number of jobs in labour-intensive sectors like textiles and apparel, as well as in high-skilled areas like IT, demonstrates a holistic approach to building a resilient and multifaceted state economy. The inclusion of forward-looking sectors like green ammonia also positions Odisha as a participant in India's clean energy transition.
