Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Saturday approved 24 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,793.33 crore, expected to generate 19,924 employment opportunities across the state, marking a significant push toward industrial expansion and job creation.
The approvals were cleared at the 147th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. The projects span multiple sectors, including manufacturing, energy, textiles, tourism, logistics, food processing, and emerging technologies.
The investments will be implemented across 14 districts—Khordha, Dhenkanal, Jharsuguda, Koraput, Jajpur, Sambalpur, Keonjhar, Balangir, Puri, Cuttack, Sundargarh, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, and Mayurbhanj—aiming to ensure balanced regional industrial development.
In the energy storage and advanced manufacturing sector, CESC Green Power Limited will establish a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Dhenkanal with an investment of Rs 683.83 crore, generating 153 jobs, strengthening Odisha’s growing clean energy manufacturing ecosystem. AVP Star Private Limited will establish a lab-grown diamond manufacturing facility in Khordha with an investment of Rs 500 crore, generating 500 employment opportunities.
In the textiles and apparel sector, Nandraj Textiles Private Limited will establish an apparel manufacturing unit in Khordha with an investment of Rs 168.64 crore, generating 10,306 jobs, making it the largest employment-generating project approved in this clearance. Shahi Exports Private Limited will establish a knitted garments manufacturing unit in Sambalpur with an investment of Rs 145.50 crore, creating 1,840 employment opportunities, while Maa Taratarini Textile Park Private Limited will develop an integrated textile project in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 70 crore, generating 350 jobs.
In the tourism and hospitality sector, multiple premium hospitality projects have been approved. Swosti Premium Limited will establish a 5-star resort in Koraput with an investment of Rs 250 crore, generating 480 jobs. SNM Hotels & Resorts Private Limited will establish a resort in Koraput with an investment of Rs 133.34 crore, creating 173 jobs. Sri Eco Resorts will establish an eco-resort and water amusement park in Keonjhar with an investment of Rs 105.60 crore, generating 240 jobs. Sailabala Infrastructure Private Limited will establish a resort in Puri with an investment of Rs 92.80 crore, creating 170 jobs. Suryo Udyog Limited will establish a 4-star hotel in Jagatsinghpur with an investment of Rs 70 crore, generating 240 jobs. Pratyaksh Hotel & Resorts Private Limited will establish a resort in Koraput with an investment of Rs 70 crore, creating 170 jobs. Leharsh Exports & Services Private Limited will establish a resort in Sundargarh with an investment of Rs 60 crore, generating 200 jobs. Prachi Enterprises will establish an eco-resort and water amusement park in Mayurbhanj with an investment of Rs 52 crore, creating 150 jobs, significantly strengthening Odisha’s tourism infrastructure.
In the steel, metal downstream, and industrial manufacturing sector, JSW Severfield Structures Limited will establish a steel fabrication unit in Jajpur with an investment of Rs 215 crore, generating 1,400 jobs. Koshal Ceramics Private Limited will expand its manufacturing facility for refractory bricks and monolithic products in Jharsuguda with an investment of Rs 275.07 crore, creating 1,000 jobs. Envirocare Infrasolution Private Limited will establish a manufacturing unit for colour-coated steel sheets, GI sheets, and structural components in Sundargarh with an investment of Rs 81 crore, generating 500 jobs. Bishnu Steel will establish a stainless steel pipe manufacturing unit in Khordha with an investment of Rs 51.83 crore, creating 90 jobs.
In the logistics and infrastructure sector, M.S. Infraengineers Private Limited will establish a warehousing-cum-logistics park in Sambalpur with an investment of Rs 112.52 crore, generating 500 jobs, while Inex Eco Logistics will develop logistics and warehousing infrastructure in Balangir with an investment of Rs 103.20 crore, creating 225 jobs, enhancing industrial connectivity and supply chain efficiency.
In the consumer products, food processing, and emerging manufacturing sectors, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited will expand its aerated drinks facility in Khordha with an investment of Rs 300 crore, generating 990 jobs. Jai Bhawani Foods Private Limited will establish a bar soap manufacturing unit in Cuttack with an investment of Rs 92 crore, creating 300 jobs. Lithros Batteries India Private Limited will establish an EV vehicles, batteries, and inverter manufacturing unit in Khordha with an investment of Rs 60 crore, generating 350 jobs. Jaasper Eco Products Private Limited will establish a corrugated box manufacturing unit in Khordha with an investment of Rs 51 crore, creating 100 jobs. Ekansh Agro Food Products Private Limited will establish a food processing unit in Khordha with an investment of Rs 50 crore, generating 370 jobs, further diversifying Odisha’s industrial base.
These 24 projects together account for a total investment of Rs 3,793.33 crore and 19,924 employment opportunities, reaffirming Odisha’s position as a high-potential investment destination in eastern India. With strong sectoral diversity spanning tourism, textiles, advanced manufacturing, lab-grown diamonds, logistics, food processing, and consumer products, the State continues to build a resilient and employment-intensive industrial ecosystem.
The Single Window system continues to enhance ease of doing business by ensuring time-bound, coordinated approvals and proactive investor facilitation, enabling swift conversion of investment intent into grounded projects. Aligned with the long-term vision of ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’, these approvals underscore the State Government’s focus on employment-intensive growth, sustainable industrialisation, and balanced regional development.
