Bhubaneswar: Marking another significant stride in Odisha’s journey towards Odisha’s industrial journey, the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) on Saturday cleared 19 projects worth INR 3,663 crore with an employment potential of nearly 13,663 individuals.
The 122nd SLSWCA meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena gave its nod to 19 transformative projects across sectors like apparel and textiles, plastics industry, steel, renewable energy, agro and food processing, infrastructure development, biogas and tourism further solidifying the State’s position as a preferred investment destination.
The SLSWCA showcased the state’s commitment to diversifying its industrial landscape across multiple sectors.
Significant endorsements were made in the apparel and textiles sector, further strengthening Odisha’s manufacturing capabilities.
The plastics 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.
Renewable energy emerged as a priority, reflecting Odisha’s commitment to sustainable and green energy solutions.
The Agro and Food Processing sectors saw advancements, tapping into the State’s agricultural potential. Infrastructure development, particularly in freight and logistics, was given emphasis, while the tourism sector’s growth was championed to leverage Odisha’s cultural and natural attractions. These sectors spanned across 10 districts indicating a widespread industrial development strategy.
These projects reflect the State’s unwavering commitment to job creation and sustainable development.
The EPIC Group, an apparel manufacturer based in Hong Kong renowned for serving some of the world’s leading brands, is poised to bolster foreign direct investment (FDI) in Odisha. Trimetro Garments India Pvt. Ltd. a subsidiary of the EPIC Group, is planning to invest INR 376.85 crore in the establishment of its apparel manufacturing facility, consequently generating employment for 7,050 individuals in Khordha.
Time Technoplast Limited and Oricon Enterprise Limited are set to enhance the plastic sector with their manufacturing units in Khordha, with investments of INR 57.00 crore and INR 90.00 crore respectively.
The steel sector has experienced significant growth due to investments from several companies, including Nezone Steel Utkal LLP, Advance Steel Tubes Limited, Nirmal Steels Private Limited, Rungta Mines Limited, Ferro Tech India Private Limited, and Super Sonic Logistics Private Limited. Collectively, these companies have invested over INR 2,000 crore in regions such as Kalinganagar, Dhenkanal, and Sundargarh. Notably, Nezone Steel Utkal LLP is expanding its manufacturing capacity with the establishment of their second unit.
In the renewable energy sector, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), and Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGCL) are launching solar power plants with investments of INR 297.61 crore and INR 215.00 crore respectively.
The Agro and Food Processing sectors are poised to benefit from its homegrown companies, such as Pragati Milk Products Pvt. Ltd’s ice-cream and baked product manufacturing plant in Chandanpur and Coastal Biotech Private Limited’s modern rice mill in Paralakhemundi.
Infrastructure development gets a boost with projects like Koli Commercial LLP and Vimla Infrastructure (India) Pvt Ltd, both establishing Private Freight Terminals under the Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Terminal scheme.
Krupalu Kunja is setting up a Compressed Bio Gas and fermented organic manure plant in Jajpur with annual capacity 46,000 MT with an investment of INR 73.25 crores and an employment potential of 138.
Odisha’s tourism sector is set to shine brighter with Mayfair Hotels & Resorts Ltd’s Convention Centre in Paradeep, Jagatsinghpur, which is expanding its capacity by 20 rooms.
These projects, spanning diverse sectors from apparel to renewable energy, underscore Odisha’s multifaceted growth strategy. As these ventures inch closer to realization, Odisha continues its ascent as a beacon of industrial growth and innovation.
Odisha today stands at the cusp of an industrial resurgence, blending traditional resource advantage with modern innovations.
The State’s strategic vision, coupled with its commitment to sustainable and inclusive growth, is not only attracting national and global investors but also setting a benchmark for holistic development. As these projects unfold, they will undoubtedly catalyze Odisha’s journey towards becoming a powerhouse of industrial prowess and economic prosperity.
The future beckons with promise and Odisha is leading the way with the clarion call of “Come, Join the Juggernaut”.
The details of the projects approved by the SLSWCA are as follows:
| S.No | Project Name | Project Description | Project Cost
(Rs in Cr) |
Employment (Potential) | Sector | Location |
| 1 | Trimetro Garments India Pvt. Ltd. (EPIC Group Company) | Apparel manufacturing facility | 376.85 | 7,050 | Apparel & Textiles | Khurdha |
| 2 | Time Technoplast Limited | Manufacturing unit of Extrusion Articles PipesFilms Comp Cylinders, Injection moulded Crates pails Pallets & Blow Molded Drum IBC Containers with annual capacity of 6,500 MT | 57.00 | 325 | Plastic | Khurdha |
| 3 | Oricon Enterprise Limited | Manufacturing unit of Pet Preform & Plastic Closure with annual capacity of 18,000 MT | 90.00 | 214 | Plastic | Khurdha Industrial Estate |
| 4 | Nezone Steel Utkal LLP | 60,000 MT CR Precision Pipes and 1,50,000 MT Black and HRPO (Hot rolled pickled and oiled steel) | 275.00 | 265 | Steel (Downstream) | Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur |
| 5 | Advance Steel Tubes Limited | 100,000 MT steel pipes manufacturing unit | 51.00 | 160 | Steel (Downstream) | Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur |
| 6 | Nirmal Steels Private Limited | a 4,80,000 MT hot rolled products of steel manufacturing facility | 450.08 | 500 | Steel | Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur |
| 7 | Rungta Mines Ltd | Expansion of its Ferro Alloy plant from 0.055 MTPA to 0.293 MTPA along with 3 MTPA Coal Washery and 150 MW CPP | 950.00 | 1,200 | Steel (Ferro Alloys) | Dhenkanal |
| 8 | Ferro Tech India Private Limited | 1,25,000 MT ERW Pipes manufacturing unit | 170.00 | 800 | Steel (Downstream) | Sundergarh |
| 9 | Pragati Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. | manufacturing plant for ice-cream & baked products | 61.82 | 1,045 | Food, Beverage & Allied Sectors | Chandanpur, Tangi-Choudwar, Cuttack |
| 10 | Agape Marine Products Private Limited | shrimp processing unit with annual capacity of 9360 MT | 51.24 | 350 | Food, Beverage & Allied Sectors | Seafood Park, Deras, Khordha |
| 11 | Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) | 50 MW (AC)/ 75 MW (DC) Ground Mounted Solar Power plant (CPP) | 297.61 | 40 | Power & Renewable Energy | Balangir |
| 12 | Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGCL) | 50 MW (AC)/ 61 MW (DC) Ground Mounted Captive Solar Power plant | 215.00 | 120 | Power & Renewable Energy | Jharsuguda |
| 13 | Koli Commercial LLP | PFT (Private Freight Terminal) under Gati Shakti Multi Modal Terminal scheme | 61.83 | 255 | Infrastructure | Sundergarh |
| 14 | Vimla Infrastructure (India) Pvt Ltd | PFT (Private Freight Terminal) under Gati Shakti Multi Modal Terminal scheme | 70.32 | 380 | Infrastructure | Sundergarh |
| 15 | Nirbhaya Green Product Private Limited | Maize processing unit | 205.00 | 300 | Agro& Food Processing | IDCO Industrial Area near Komna,Nuapada |
| 16 | Coastal Biotech Private Limited | Modern rice mill (Backward Integration for their ethanol project) | 51.12 | 185 | Agro& Food Processing | Paralakhemundi, Gajapati |
| 17 | Krupalu Kunja | Compressed Bio Gas & Fermented organic manure plant with annual capacity 46,000 MT | 73.25 | 138 | Chemical/ Renewable Energy | Jajpur |
| 18 | Mayfair Hotels & Resorts Ltd | Convention Centre along with 20 Guest Rooms | 51.25 | 120 | Tourism | Jagatsinghpur |
| 19 | Super Sonic Logistics Private Limited | Steel processing unit | 105.00 | 216 | Steel Downstream | Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur |
| Total | 3,663 | 13,663 |
