Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial and employment landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated a large apparel manufacturing unit set up by Page Industries at Ramdaspur in Cuttack district.
The project, developed with an investment of approximately Rs 750 crore, is expected to generate employment for more than 5,800 young men and women, significantly strengthening the state’s push towards job creation and inclusive growth.
Highlighting the importance of the apparel sector, the chief minister said the industry offers substantial employment opportunities with relatively low capital investment. He emphasized that the sector plays a crucial role in empowering women by providing large-scale job opportunities, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
“The state government is committed to promoting the apparel and garment sector, keeping employment generation and women’s empowerment at the core of its industrial strategy,” Majhi said.
He further noted that Odisha is steadily progressing towards becoming a key hub for garment and apparel manufacturing in the country. Stressing the long-term vision, the chief minister remarked that rapid industrialisation would curb outward migration and pave the way for reverse migration in the coming years.
“Widespread industrialisation will ensure that in the coming days, there will be no more migration from Odisha for employment; instead, there will be reverse migration,” he added.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation, Handloom and Textiles Pradeep Bal Samanta, Banki MLA Devi Ranjan Tripathy, and Industries and Skill Development Minister Sampad Swain.
Speaking on the occasion, Swain said the project marks a significant step in strengthening Odisha’s position as an emerging hub for textiles and apparel, while also accelerating skill development and industrial growth in the state.
