Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 : The State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting, held under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary P K Jena on Saturday approved 19 industrial project proposals with a combined investment of Rs 3663 crore .
The projects have potential to generate employment opportunities for approximately 13,663 people.
The projects approved spanned across variousectors including apparel and textile, steel , plastics , renewable energy, agro and food processing sector and tourism and spread over ten districts.
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.
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 Rs 376.85 Crores in the establishment of its apparel manufacturing facility. 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 Rs 57.Crores and Rs 90.Crores 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 Rs 2,000 Crores in regions such as Kalinganagar, Dhenkanal, and Sundergarh.
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 297.61 Crores and Rs 215.00 Crores 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
Jajpurwith annual capacity 46,000 MT with an investment of Rs 73.25 crores.
Mayfair Hotels & Resorts Ltd’s Convention Centre in Paradeep, Jagatsinghpur, is expanding its capacity by 20 rooms.
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.
