Bhubaneswar: Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, on Wednesday, chaired a high-level review meeting at Kharavela Bhawan, attended by Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma and senior officials from the Industries Department, Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) and the Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (IPICOL).
The minister directed officials to speed up the implementation of approved industrial projects and ensure timely execution. In a post on X, he reviewed the progress of projects cleared by the High-Level Clearance Authority and the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority, including ongoing work, key challenges and future action plans.
Officials informed the meeting that 108 projects worth Rs 2.4 lakh crore have already been grounded or inaugurated. These projects are expected to generate around 1.75 lakh employment opportunities in the State.
Swain asked departments to maintain the momentum and aim for more groundbreakings before the government completes two years in office. He instructed IDCO to expedite land allotment, IPICOL to fast-track processing of applications, and the Industries Department to strengthen coordination with other departments.
The government has reiterated its commitment to boosting investment and creating large-scale employment opportunities for the youth through faster industrial growth.
