Bhubaneswar: The 123rd State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, convened today, marked another significant stride in Odisha’s journey towards industrial excellence. Under the astute guidance of Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena the SLSWCA gave its nod to 12 transformative projects, further solidifying the State’s position as a preferred investment destination.
The 123rd SLSWCA meeting showcased the State’s commitment to diversifying its industrial landscape across multiple sectors.
Significant endorsements were made in these semiconductor and ESDM sector, further strengthening Odisha’s manufacturing capabilities.
The Aluminium industry received a boost, emphasizing the State’s focus on modern manufacturing and sustainable materials.
The steel sector, both downstream and primary, witnessed a surge in approvals, highlighting the region’s rich mineral resources and metallurgical expertise.
Gemstone sector emerged as a priority, reflecting Odisha’s commitment to diamond and jewellery production.
The food, beverage and allied sectors saw advancements, tapping into the State’s food processing potential.
Tourism sector’s growth was championed to leverage Odisha’s cultural and natural attractions. These sectors spanned across 7 districts indicating a widespread industrial development strategy.
These projects, with a combined investment of INR 2,794.47 crore, are set to generate employment for approximately 4,715 individuals, reflecting the State’s unwavering commitment to job creation and sustainable development.
In the semiconductor and ESDM sector, RIR Power Electronics Ltd committed to Invest INR 510.80 Crores in the establishment of manufacturing fabrication and packaging facility for silico carbide devices and SIC modules on Semi-Conductor and ESDM Sector. Consequently, generating employment for 206 individuals in Khordha, InfoValley.
Nuvo Aeon Diamond and Jewellery Manufacturing LLP is poised to revolutionize the gemstone sector with its state-of-the-art lab-grown diamond and jewellery manufacturing facility in Khordha. With an investment of INR 256.50 Crores, this pioneering venture will not only generate employment opportunities for 300 individuals but also serve as the first-of-its-kind manufacturing facility. Furthermore, it is expected to stimulate the growth of ancillary and downstream industries within the gems and jewellery sector.
The steel sector has experienced significant growth due to investment from several companies including Four Star Metaliks Pvt Ltd, Khedaria Ispat Ltd, New Laxmi Steel & Power Pvt Ltd and Abhirav Industries Pvt Ltd. Collectively, these companies have invested near about INR 900 Crores in regions such as Jajpur & Sundargarh. Through these investment in ancillary & downstream sectors the state will generate employment for more than 1696 people.
In Fertilizer sector, the Utkal Phosphates Pvt Ltd is investing 62.07 Crores on establishing a manufacturing unit of Single Super Phosphate (SSP) &Granulated Single Super Phosphate (GSSP) fertilizer unit with annual capacity of 1,20,000 MT in Jagatsinghpur.
Hindalco Industries Ltd is gearing up to invest INR 834.00 crore in the aluminium downstream sector, specifically for the establishment of an Aluminum Battery Foil manufacturing facility in Sambalpur. This significant investment is expected to create job opportunities for 1,038 individuals. It will not only energize the investment landscape but also make the state more appealing to companies involved in electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing, encouraging them to establish their units in the region
Narayani Green Pack is setting up a corrugated paper and paper board containers manufacturing facility for Nestle in Khordha with an investment of INR 50.84 Crores and an employment potential of 120.
In the Food, Beverage and Allied sector M/s Maa Tarini Roller Flour Mills LLP slated to Invest 58.30 Crores on fully automated flour mill in Khordha while Milk Mantra dairy is investing Pvt Ltd Rs 51.10 Crores on establishing a manufacturing unit for diary product in Puri. The combined employment generation potential is around 1135.
Odisha tourism sector is set to shine brighter with Mayfair Hotels and Resorts Ltd Investment of INR 73 Crores and an employment potential of 150 in Jharsuguda.
These projects spanning across diverse sectors from Semi-conductor to Tourism underscores Odisha’s Multifaced growth strategy and steps towards industrial revolution.
The project details are as follows which received approval from the committee:
| Sl No | Project Name | Project Description | Project Cost
(Rs in Cr) |
Employment (Potential) | Sector | Location |
| 1 | RIR Power Electronics Limited | Manufacturing of Silicon Carbide (SiC) devices and SiC modules | 510.80 | 206 | Semiconductor and ESDM | InfoValley, Khordha |
| 2 | Nuvo Aeon Diamond and Jewellery Manufacturing LLP | Lab Grown Diamonds and jewellery manufacturing unit | 256.50 | 300 | Gemstone | Khordha |
| 3 | Hindalco Industries Ltd | Aluminium Battery Foil | 834.00 | 1,038 | Aluminium Downstream | Rengali, Sambalpur |
| 4 | Utkal Phosphates Private Limited | Manufacturing unit of SSP & GSSP fertilizer unit with annual capacity of 1,20,000 MT | 62.07 | 110 | Fertilizer | Paradeep, Jagatsinghpur
|
| 5 | FourstarMetaliks Private Limited | 50,000 MT MS Pipe and 40,000 MT MS Strip Plant | 63.05 | 200 | Steel (Downstream) | Sundergarh |
| 6 | KhedariaIspat Limited | Expanding its capacity by setting up 28,800 TPA Steel Billet, 28,200 TPA TMT Rod & MS pipes. | 56.00 | 60 | Steel (Downstream) | Sundergarh |
| 7 | M/s Maa Tarini Roller Flour Mills LLP | Fully automated flour | 58.30 | 75 | Food, Beverage & Allied Sectors | Khordha
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| 8 | Milk Mantra Dairy Private Limited | Manufacturing unit for dairy products | 51.10 | 1,060 | Food, Beverage & Allied Sectors | Gop, Puri |
| 9 | Narayani Green Pack | Corrugated paper & paperboard containers manufacturing facility | 50.84 | 120 | Packaging | Khordha |
| 10 | Mayfair Hotels And Resorts Limited | Hotel and Resort | 73.00 | 150 | Tourism | Jharsuguda |
| 11 | New Laxmi Steel & Power Pvt Ltd | 0.3 MTPA Stainless Steel Rolling Product. | 547.00 | 1,186 |
Stainless Steel |
Kalinga Nagar IE, Jajpur |
| 12 | Abhirav Industries Private Limited | 1.2 MTPA Iron ore Beneficiation Plant and 0.8 MTPA Pellet Plant | 231.81 | 250 | Steel (Beneficiation & Pellet Plant) | Sundergarh |
| Total | 2,794.47 | 4,715 |
