Odisha clears ₹3,877 crore investment proposals across sectors, over 7,500 jobs expected

The Odisha government has approved 18 investment proposals worth ₹3,877 crore, aiming to accelerate industrial growth and generate large-scale employment across the state.

The proposals were cleared by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) , chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg . Officials said the projects are expected to create around 7,565 jobs and will be implemented across 11 districts, including Balasore, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khurda, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundergarh.

The approved investments span a wide range of sectors, reflecting a diversified industrial strategy. Key areas include advanced manufacturing, green and sustainable industries, infrastructure development, healthcare, and tourism.

In the manufacturing segment, the state has attracted high-value and strategic investments, including defence-related production. Notably, Solar Industries India Limited has proposed a ₹210 crore facility in Deogarh to manufacture defence-grade explosive products, which is expected to generate around 910 jobs.

The green and sustainable industries segment highlights Odisha’s push towards environmentally responsible industrialisation, with projects likely focusing on low-emission processes and renewable-linked manufacturing.

Infrastructure-related proposals aim to strengthen logistics, industrial parks and supply chains, improving the overall ease of doing business in the state. In parallel, investments in the healthcare sector are expected to enhance medical infrastructure and services, contributing to both social development and employment.

Tourism and hospitality have also received a boost, with plans for new star-category hotels in districts such as Sambalpur, Puri, Khurda, Keonjhar and Koraput. These projects are expected to enhance tourism capacity, increase visitor inflow and generate local employment.

Officials said the geographic spread of the projects across multiple districts underscores the government’s focus on balanced regional development rather than concentrating investments in a few urban centres.

While the approvals mark a significant push for industrial expansion, officials clarified that these investments are not part of the state budget. Instead, they represent private and corporate investments facilitated through government clearances, aimed at accelerating project execution and economic activity.

The latest approvals indicate Odisha’s continued efforts to position itself as a competitive investment destination by promoting sectoral diversification, job creation and sustainable growth.