Bhubaneswar: The government on Tuesday cleared fresh industrial investments worth Rs4,111.80 crore, giving a strong push to the State’s growth plans. The 144th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority approved 23 new projects at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg.
Officials said these projects are likely to create 9,924 jobs across the State. The move is expected to boost both industrial output and local employment.
The approved proposals cover a wide range of sectors. These include mechanical and electrical capital goods, apparel and textiles, and aerospace and defence manufacturing. Shipbuilding and ship repair projects have also received the green signal.
The list further includes pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and refractory units. Aluminium and metal downstream industries form a key part of the investment plan. Projects in mineral beneficiation, plastics, and glass manufacturing have also been cleared.
The State has also approved proposals in logistics and warehousing, infrastructure, and tourism and hospitality. Officials believe this diversified investment will strengthen Odisha’s industrial base.
The projects will come up in 11 districts. These are Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jajpur, Khordha, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh.
With this round of approvals, the State aims to speed up industrial expansion and generate employment across regions.
