Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 46 industrial projects totaling ₹40,000 crore across 14 districts, spanning steel, chemicals, renewable energy and IT. The initiative aims to create tens of thousands of jobs and propel Odisha towards a $500 billion economy, strengthening the state’s manufacturing hub status in eastern India.
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-Oneindia Staff
Odisha: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 46 industrial projects worth approximately ₹40,000 crore across 14 districts, with the aim of boosting investment, manufacturing and employment generation in the state.
The projects were launched at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district in the presence of Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, Chief Secretary Anu Garg and Industries Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma. The projects span several key sectors, including steel, chemicals, petrochemicals, renewable energy, food processing, textiles, logistics, tourism, information technology and electronics. Together, they are expected to generate around 42,500 direct employment opportunities, with additional indirect jobs likely to emerge across supporting industries and local businesses.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated 46 industrial projects totaling ₹40,000 crore across 14 districts, spanning steel, chemicals, renewable energy and IT. The initiative aims to create tens of thousands of jobs and propel Odisha towards a $500 billion economy, strengthening the state’s manufacturing hub status in eastern India.
Addressing the event, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi outlined the state’s ambition to emerge as eastern India’s leading manufacturing hub and build a $500 billion economy over the next decade. The projects are expected to strengthen Odisha’s industrial ecosystem, attract further investment and encourage the growth of ancillary industries. Investments across diverse sectors are also intended to broaden the state’s economic base and create opportunities beyond traditional industries.
Industrial Development to Cover 14 Districts
With projects spread across 14 districts, the initiative aims to extend industrial development across the state and strengthen regional economies. The investments are expected to create opportunities for young people, skilled workers and local businesses. The projects cover a range of industries, from steel and petrochemicals to renewable energy, textiles, food processing and technology. This sectoral diversity is expected to support manufacturing capacity and expand employment opportunities.
Focus on Investment and Employment Generation
The launch of the 46 projects marks a push to translate investment proposals into industrial activity and jobs. Their successful implementation will be important for expanding production capacity, strengthening supply chains and generating direct and indirect employment. The initiative is also aligned with Odisha’s long-term economic ambitions, with the state seeking to attract further investment and establish itself as a major manufacturing destination in eastern India.
