Bhubaneswar, Apr 22 (APAC Media): The Odisha government has approved 18 investment proposals worth Rs. 3,877 crore, aimed at strengthening infrastructure and generating employment across the state.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg.
The approved projects are expected to create around 7,565 jobs and will be spread across 11 districts, including Balasore, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khurda, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundergarh.
Key highlights of the approvals include:
Investments across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green industries, infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism
Focus on balanced regional development and large-scale employment generation
Proposal by Solar Industries India Limited to set up a defence-grade explosives unit in Deogarh with an investment of Rs. 210 crore, expected to create 910 jobs
Development of star-category hotels in Sambalpur, Khurda, Keonjhar, Puri, and Koraput to boost tourism
Officials said the diversified industrial push reflects the state’s focus on sustainable growth while expanding its economic base. The move is expected to attract further investments and strengthen Odisha’s position as an emerging industrial and tourism hub in India.
