Bhubaneswar: The State government today approved 19 major industrial projects worth Rs 6117 crore, further strengthening the state’s position as a premier investment destination.
These projects were approved at the 135th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja here today.
Official sources said that all 19 major projects are expected to generate 17,286 job opportunities, contributing to the state’s industrial and economic growth.
The SLSWCA meeting approved projects across 10 high-impact sectors, including Biofuel, Biotechnology, Shipbuilding, Aluminium, Food Processing, Chemicals, Apparel, and Green Energy Equipment.
These projects will be implemented in 11 districts, ensuring balanced industrial growth across Odisha.
In the Biofuel and Green Energy sectors, Transpacific Engineering Private Limited will invest Rs 900 crore in a Bio Coal plant in Sambalpur, while Sai Sudha Motors Private Limited will set up a Rs 68.58 crore solar module manufacturing unit in Khordha.
The Pipeline Infrastructure sector will see a Rs 868 crore investment from Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for a High-Speed Diesel and Petrol pipeline across Rayagada, Bolangir, and Kalahandi.
Additionally, Zoho Corporation Private Limited will establish a Rs 306.50 crore Data Centre in Khordha.
In Biotechnology and Chemicals sectors, Sapigen Biologix Private Limited committed to set up a Rs 854.32 crore Vaccine Manufacturing Unit at the Odisha Biotech Park in Khordha.
ARCL Organics Limited will establish a Rs 500 crore Specialty Chemicals manufacturing unit in Jagatsinghpur, while RCC Laboratories India Private Limited will invest Rs 55.36 crore in a Preclinical Testing and Animal Breeding facility in Khordha.
The Steel and Aluminium sector will witness major expansions, including Nezone Steels Utkal LLP establishing a Rs 470 crore Colour Coating Sheet Manufacturing unit in Jajpur, while CMR Aluminium Private Limited will set up a Rs 234.14 crore Liquid Aluminium Alloy Plant in Sambalpur. Besides, Corewire Surface Technology Private Limited will establish a Rs 50.10 crore Steel Rolls Manufacturing & Rebuilding unit in Jajpur.
The Shipbuilding and Repairing sector received a boost with Chowgule Lavgan Shiprepair Private Limited investing Rs 550 crore in a Shipbuilding & Repairing Yard in Jagatsinghpur.
The Food Processing sector will witness significant growth, as Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Private Limited will invest Rs 515.32 crore in expanding its Food Processing unit in Khordha.
Additionally, Geofast Industries (India) Limited will establish a Rs 108 crore unit in Khordha, producing Ready-to-Drink Beverages, Personal Care Products, Condiments, and Sauces.
The Textile & Apparel sector continues to grow, with Shri Mahavir Ferro Alloys Private Limited investing Rs 115 crore in Cuttack while the Iron Triangle Limited will invest Rs 113.50 crore in Balangir, producing 10 lakh Towels and 20 lakh Ethnic Wear garments, generating 1,150 jobs.
In the plastics sector, a new entrant with Sanyam Tie Up Private Ltd setting up a Rs 107.50 crore facility in Jharsuguda.
The Tourism & Hospitality sector received a boost with Ashirbad Engineering and Construction Pvt Ltd investing Rs 139 crore in a 5-Star Hotel in Khordha, while Somolo Eco Resorts Private Limited will develop a Rs 110 crore Luxury Eco-Resort in Ganjam, and Tavasya Hospitality Pvt Ltd will invest Rs 52.20 crore in an Eco-Resort in Kandhamal.