Odisha Govt Approves Industrial Projects worth Rs 6,117 Crores

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Government has approved 19 major industrial projects worth Rs 6117 crore in 10 key sectors.
The projects have been approved at the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.

The projects, spanning across 10 key sectors, including Biofuel, Biotechnology, Steel, Food Processing, Apparel, Chemicals, and Green Energy Equipment, are expected to generate employment opportunities for over 17,286 individuals across 11 districts in the state.

This investment marks a significant step toward balanced regional development and industrial growth, further solidifying Odisha’s position as a hub for innovation and sustainable initiatives, according to the government sources.

In the Biofuel and Green Energy sectors, Transpacific Engineering Private Limited will invest Rs 900 crore in a Bio Coal plant in Sambalpur. Sai Sudha Motors Private Limited will invest Rs 68.58 crore to set up a solar module manufacturing unit in Khordha.

The Pipeline Infrastructure sector will see a Rs 868 crore investment from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for a High-Speed Diesel and Petrol pipeline across Rayagada, Bolangir, and Kalahandi.

Zoho Corporation Private Limited will set up Data Centre in Khordha with Rs 306.50 crore investment.

The Biotechnology and Chemicals sectors will see significant investment, with Sapigen Biologix Private Limited setting up a Rs 854.32 crore Vaccine Manufacturing Unit at the Odisha Biotech Park in Khordha.

ARCL Organics Limited will establish a Rs 500 crore Specialty Chemicals manufacturing unit in Jagatsinghpur, while RCC Laboratories India Private Limited will invest Rs 55.36 crore in a Preclinical Testing and Animal Breeding facility in Khordha.

The Steel and Aluminium sector will witness major expansions, including Nezone Steels Utkal LLP establishing a Rs 470 crore Colour Coating Sheet Manufacturing unit in Jajpur, while CMR Aluminium Private Limited will set up a Rs 234.14 crore Liquid Aluminium Alloy Plant in Sambalpur.

Corewire Surface Technology Private Limited will establish a Rs 50.10 crore Steel Rolls Manufacturing & Rebuilding unit in Jajpur.

The Shipbuilding and Repairing sector received a boost with Chowgule Lavgan Shiprepair Private Limited investing Rs 550 crore in a Shipbuilding & Repairing Yard in Jagatsinghpur.

The Food Processing sector will witness significant growth, as Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited will invest Rs 515.32 crore in expanding its Food Processing unit in Khordha.

Additionally, Geofast Industries (India) Limited will establish a Rs 108 crore unit in Khordha, producing Ready-to-Drink Beverages, Personal Care Products, Condiments, and Sauces.

The Textile & Apparel sector continues to grow, with Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited investing Rs 115 crore in Cuttack to manufacture 1,200 MT of Fabric, 30 lakh T-Shirts, and 22 lakh Casual Wear Pants, creating 10,000 jobs.

The Iron Triangle Limited will invest Rs 113.50 crore in Balangir, producing 10 lakh Towels and 20 lakh Ethnic Wear garments, generating 1,150 jobs.

The Plastics sector saw a new entrant with Sanyam Tie Up Private Ltd setting up a Rs 107.50 crore facility in Jharsuguda for Surface Protection Films, LDPE Shrink Films, PE Liners, Tarpaulin, and Recycling.

In the Tourism & Hospitality sector, Ashirbad Engineering and Construction Pvt Ltd will be investing Rs 139 crore in a 5-Star Hotel in Khordha. Somolo Eco Resorts Private Limited will develop a Rs 110 crore Luxury Eco-Resort in Ganjam, and Tavasya Hospitality Pvt Ltd will invest Rs 52.20 crore in an Eco-Resort in Kandhamal.