BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has approved 33 major investment proposals worth ₹1.46 lakh crore, including Adani Enterprises Limited’s ambitious coal-to-chemical project in Sundargarh district.
The approvals were granted during meetings of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and the Single Window Clearance Authority (SLWCA), led by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.
The SLWCA cleared projects worth ₹4,019.53 crore, which are expected to create around 16,590 jobs. Meanwhile, the HLCA gave the nod to 12 large-scale projects totaling ₹1,41,993.54 crore, projected to generate 49,745 employment opportunities.
Among the major investors, Jindal India Power Limited has proposed projects in the power and renewable energy sectors, while ACME Akshay Energy Private Limited plans to invest in green hydrogen and green ammonia production.
Adani Enterprises Limited will invest about ₹84,000 crore to set up a coal-to-chemical plant in Sundergarh, which is expected to create 36,000 direct and indirect jobs.
These clearances were part of a high-level meeting organized to mark the completion of 500 days of the BJP government in Odisha, showcasing its focus on industrial growth and large-scale employment generation.
