Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to Odisha’s industrial growth, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 36 major industrial projects involving an investment of Rs 40,811 crore at Bhuinpur under Begunia block in Khurda district.
Out of the 36 projects, 25 were formally launched while the foundation stone for 11 new projects was laid. The initiatives span diverse sectors including green energy equipment, metal and downstream industries, textile and apparel, plastics, tourism, agriculture and food processing, defense manufacturing, IT, automobile, and cement.
Speaking at the grand public meeting organised on the occasion, Chief Minister Majhi said, “Odisha is no longer just a state of possibilities. Our state is now experiencing the touch of prosperity.” He described the event as a new and important chapter in the golden journey towards a prosperous Odisha and termed it a reflection of the second industrial revolution underway in the state.
The Chief Minister highlighted that these 36 projects are expected to generate more than 59,000 direct and indirect jobs. “59,000 new jobs is not a small achievement,” he said, adding that in the last 18-20 months, the government has already laid the foundation stone or inaugurated 109 projects worth nearly Rs 2.5 lakh crore, creating 1.76 lakh jobs. With today’s investment of over Rs 40,000 crore, the total job creation under these initiatives now stands significantly higher.
Majhi emphasised that many goods previously imported from abroad will now be manufactured on Odisha’s soil.
“The products made in Odisha will reach the world market, making our industrial ecosystem more self-reliant and contributing to the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat,” he stated. The Chief Minister noted that in the current state budget, more than Rs 72,000 crore has been allocated for infrastructure development, which is approximately 6.5 percent of the state’s GDP. This massive push, he said, is accelerating infrastructure creation and generating fresh employment opportunities.
He further remarked that the last 20 months, particularly since January 2025, have witnessed a new momentum in Odisha’s industrial sector. “We have 10 years left for 2036, and these are the ‘visionary years’ for all of us. Economic growth with Odia Asmita (identity) remains our top priority,” Majhi added.
Before the public event, the Chief Minister held a special roundtable meeting with industrialists from various states of India and abroad to discuss upcoming projects. He assured them of full government support, including land, electricity, water, and communication facilities. “All necessary approvals will be provided on time. In case of any issues, industrialists can directly approach the Chief Minister’s office for immediate resolution,” he assured.
Industries Minister Sampada Chandra Swain said the day’s programme reflects the government’s commitment to building a diverse, stable, and future-ready industrial ecosystem. “Talking and fulfilling promises are two different things. Our government is focused on action,” he added.
Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi praised the strong governance and industrial readiness of Odisha, while local MLAs Prashant Jagdev and Pradeep Kumar Sahu also spoke on the occasion.
Senior officials including Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) Hemant Sharma, and Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ, were present. Representatives of the companies whose projects were launched or whose foundation stones were laid also attended the event. After the meeting, Chief Minister Majhi visited the project exhibition and interacted with company representatives and employees.
