Bhubaneswar, July 24: The Odisha government has approved 23 new investment proposals amounting to ₹4,982.66 crore, which are expected to generate 11,933 jobs across 12 districts of the state.

The projects were approved at the 138^thmeeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja today.

These approvals span across strategically important sectors—Apparel & Textiles, Steel & Downstream Industries, Food & Beverages, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power & Renewable Energy, IT & ITES, Tourism, and Aerospace & Defence.

Major sectoral highlights:

• Apparel & Textiles: In a boost to Odisha’s emerging textile ecosystem, KPR Mill Limited will invest ₹350 crore in a large-scale garment manufacturing unit in Khordha, with an annual production capacity of 46.8 million pieces, creating 5,000 jobs.
• Steel & Downstream Industries :Odisha further strengthens its leadership in metal manufacturing with key projects:
  1. Vidya Minerals Pvt. Ltd. to set up a 0.21 MTPA integrated steel plant in Sundargarh (₹620 crore, 525 jobs).
  2. Jatia Steel Limited to establish a steel structure unit in Jajpur (₹451.90 crore, 175 jobs).
  3. Additional proposals from Amsted Steel Foundries, Mankash Enterprises, and Steelograph Ascenderswill deepen the state’s downstream capabilities.
• Food & Beverages: The agro-processing sector sees significant activity:
  1. Hindustan Aqua Pvt. Ltd. to set up a beverage unit in Sundargarh (₹320 crore, 250 jobs).
  2. Pragati Milk Products Pvt. Ltd. to develop a dairy facility in Balasore (₹114.34 crore, 674 jobs).
• Tourism & Hospitality: Odisha’s focus on sustainable and luxury tourism gets a major boost with six premium hospitality projects in Puri, Gajapati, Nayagarh, Kandhamal, and Ganjam worth ₹479 crore, generating 1,352 jobs, and reinforcing Odisha’s appeal as a high-end tourist destination.
• Aerospace & Defence – Emerging Technologies: Odisha embraces innovation with BonV Technology Pvt. Ltd. investing ₹300 crore in a futuristic Drone Park in Khordha, an integrated UAV ecosystem for R&D, manufacturing, and training, creating 760 jobs and establishing Odisha as a pioneer in drone technology in India.
• Green Energy& Green equipment:
  1. Ecodynamix Green Energy Pvt. Ltd. will set up a 30 MW solar power plant in Bargarh with an investment of ₹100 crore.
  2. Luminous Power Technologies Pvt. Ltd. plans to establish a 1.2 GW solar cell and 1 GW solar PV module manufacturing unit at Gopalpur. The ₹950 crore project will create around 1,000 jobs
• Industrial Gases, Chemicals, & Pharmaceuticals:
  1. Linde India to set up an Air Separation Unit in Sundergarh.
  2. Growing Tree Oil Refinery Pvt. Ltd. will establish a solvent extraction unit in Bargarh.
  3. SynnatPharmaPvt. Ltd. to invest ₹100 crore in an API manufacturing unit in Cuttack
• Information Technology: Apmosys Technologies Pvt. Ltd. will establish a software development centre in Khordha with a proposed investment of ₹65 crore, generating 155 jobs, showcasing Odisha’s growing appeal in the digital and IT services sector.

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