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The Odisha government, on Friday, greenlit 19 industrial projects worth Rs 3,898.54 crore, expected to create 7,464 jobs across 11 districts. The approvals, granted during the 136th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, span sectors like steel, logistics, tourism, and textiles, boosting the state’s appeal as a top investment hub.
Key Investments and Employment
Leading the surge, Tata Steel will inject an additional Rs 700 crore to boost its Dhenkanal plant’s crude steel capacity from 6.5 to 7.1 million tonnes annually, generating 375 jobs.
Sree Metaliks Limited’s Rs 885 crore expansion in Keonjhar will add 950 jobs, whereas Linde India’s Rs 425 crore air separation unit in Jajpur will produce 12 lakh metric tonnes of industrial gases yearly and will employ 100 people.
Logistics gains momentum with ACME Clean Energy’s Rs 366.5 crore jetty-less floating terminal in Ganjam (75 jobs) and Vasanth Vihar’s Rs 134.5 crore logistics park in Khordha (296 jobs). Bhuvaneshwari Foods will invest Rs 300 crore in a Khordha beverages unit, employing 820.
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Tourism and Textiles Expand
Six tourism projects, including resorts and 4-star hotels by Birendra Hotels (Rs 105 crore) and Specbru Hotels (Rs 99.86 crore), will infuse over Rs 500 crore and create 1,448 jobs.
Shree Sidhi Vinayak Texcolours’ Rs 100 crore textile unit in Khordha promises 1,070 jobs, while Kalinga Infra’s Rs 60 crore Sambalpur plant will produce crash barriers, employing 314.
Regional Growth Focus
Projects will spread across Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh, ensuring equitable development.
Smaller ventures like Shree Jagannath Supply Co’s Rs 51.4 crore agro-facility in Keonjhar (110 jobs) highlight sectoral diversity.
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Comprehensive Summary of Odisha’s Rs 4,000 Crore Investment Approvals
1. Total Investment & Employment
Approved Projects: 19 projects worth Rs 3,898.54 crore cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA).
Employment Generation: 7,464 jobs expected across 11 districts.
2. Key Sectors & Major Projects
Steel, Iron & Ferro Alloys:
Tata Steel: Rs 700 crore to boost crude steel capacity from 6.5 MTPA to 7.1 MTPA in Dhenkanal (375 jobs).
Sree Metaliks: Rs 885 crore expansion of integrated steel plant in Keonjhar (950 jobs).
Lal Baba Seamless Tubes: Rs 200 crore precision tube facility in Cuttack (500 jobs).
Surlon India: Rs 55 crore railway component unit in Sundargarh (1,000 jobs).
Industrial Gases:
Linde India: Rs 425 crore air separation unit in Jajpur (12 lakh MT annual capacity, 100 jobs).
Logistics:
ACME Clean Energy: Rs 366.5 crore jetty-less floating terminal in Ganjam (75 jobs).
Vasanth Vihar Constructions: Rs 134.5 crore logistics park in Khordha (296 jobs).
Food & Beverage:
Bhuvaneshwari Foods: Rs 300 crore beverages unit in Khordha (820 jobs).
Tourism & Hospitality:
6 major projects approved, including resorts and 4-star hotels by:
Birendra Hotels: Rs 105 crore.
Specbru Hotels: Rs 99.86 crore.
Surya Eco Resort: Rs 86.73 crore.
Tesko Hotels: Rs 80 crore.
Satva Oleo: Rs 78 crore.
TK International: Rs 55.5 crore.
Total Tourism Investment: Over Rs 500 crore, generating 1,448 jobs.
Chemicals & Agro-Processing:
Jay Shree Tea: Rs 61 crore Single Super Phosphate (SSP) plant in Balasore (200 jobs).
Shree Jagannath Supply Co: Rs 51.4 crore molasses blending unit in Keonjhar (110 jobs).
Textiles:
Shree Sidhi Vinayak Texcolours: Rs 100 crore yarn dyeing unit in Khordha (1,070 jobs).
Manufacturing:
HVG Industries: Rs 55.05 crore plastic/chemical unit in Khurda (206 jobs).
Kalinga Infra Projects: Rs 60 crore crash barrier plant in Sambalpur (314 jobs).
3. Districts Benefiting
11 Districts: Angul, Balasore, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Keonjhar, Khurda, Koraput, Sambalpur, Sundargarh.
4. Strategic Economic Impact
Regional Balance: Investments spread across eastern, western, and coastal Odisha for inclusive growth.
Sectoral Diversity: Strengthens core sectors (steel, logistics) while boosting emerging industries (tourism, textiles).
Employment Focus: High job potential in labor-intensive sectors like textiles (1,070 jobs) and beverages (820 jobs).
5. Approval Authority
SLSWCA Meeting: 136th session chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.
Objective: Streamline approvals, attract diversified industries, and position Odisha as India’s top investment destination.
6. Notable Mentions
ACME’s Floating Terminal: First-of-its-kind jetty-less maritime logistics project in Ganjam.
Linde’s Air Separation Unit: Critical for supplying industrial gases to manufacturing hubs.
Tourism Push: Multiple luxury resorts and hotels to enhance Odisha’s hospitality infrastructure.
