Industrialisation Spree: Odisha CM Launches 26 Industrial Projects Worth Rs 5600 Crore

Bhubaneswar: In a bid to accelerate the industrialisation process in the State, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Saturday launched 26 industrial projects worth Rs 5567.50 crore in sectors including Steel, food processing, packaging, amusement and plastics sectors.

The 26 projects will create job opportunities for 9168 persons.

The Chief Minister inaugurated the Aditya Birla’s renewable project in Boudh district, Jindal Stainless Ltd. project in Jajpur district and AKM Agro’s food processing project in Khurda district.

He laid the foundation stones for 23 new projects.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, ” As many as 26 projects that are launched today will create more than 9 thousand employment opportunities in the State.”

State has witnessed unprecedented industrialization during the past 20 years.

Patnaik said, “During this time, the State has attracted as many as 130 large industries with a combined capital investment of more than Rs 3.3 lakh crore and employment opportunity for over 2.25 lakh persons.”

” I am extremely pleased to note that our State has been continuously ranked as the country’s premier investment destination,”, he added.