Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated projects and laid foundation stones for 46 industrial and development projects worth ₹39,382 crore at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district on Wednesday. The investments are expected to generate around 42,500 jobs across the state.
The projects span 14 districts, including Angul, Bargarh, Balasore, Boudh, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Keonjhar, Khurda, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargarh.
Covering sectors such as steel and metals, chemicals, renewable energy, food processing, biofuels, textiles, electronics, IT services, logistics, tourism, shipbuilding, energy storage and healthcare, the projects are expected to broaden Odisha’s industrial base.
The investments are also expected to create opportunities for local businesses, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and entrepreneurs. In addition to direct employment, construction, transportation, logistics and other supporting services are likely to benefit from the increased industrial activity.
The event also included discussions and meetings between government officials and industry representatives to review project implementation, address investor concerns and explore further opportunities for industrial expansion in the state.