THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 21, 2026

Accelerating its journey towards becoming a leading industrial powerhouse, the Government of Odisha has approved fresh investments worth ₹3,877 crore, signalling a strong push towards economic expansion and employment generation. The clearances, granted at the 146th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) here on Tuesday, are expected to create 7,565 jobs across multiple districts.

Driven by the vision of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the state continues to adopt a results-oriented industrialisation strategy focused on swift approvals, project grounding, and tangible outcomes. Over the past two years, more than 150 industrial projects have been successfully grounded and inaugurated, underscoring the government’s emphasis on converting investment intent into operational reality.

The latest approvals, chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, span 18 projects across 11 districts, including Balasore, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh. The projects reflect a carefully crafted strategy to build a diversified industrial ecosystem, covering advanced manufacturing, green industries, infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism.

Odisha’s core strength in metals and downstream manufacturing is set to deepen further with companies like Runaya Eckart Aluminium Powders Private Limited, Scan Steels Limited, Jay Jagannath Steel & Power Limited and SS Alufoils International Limited expanding capacities. These investments will reinforce the state’s position as a leading hub for metal-based industries while generating substantial employment.

In the industrial materials segment, Solar Industries India Limited will establish an explosives manufacturing facility in Jharsuguda, strengthening supply chains for mining and infrastructure sectors. The state is also making strides in high-tech manufacturing, with Envair Electrodyne Limited setting up an Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) unit to support emerging technology sectors.

Healthcare manufacturing is gaining momentum with Harman Finochem Limited and Ambitech Healthcare Private Limited planning new facilities, boosting Odisha’s pharmaceutical and medical device ecosystem. Complementing this, sustainable industrialisation will be promoted through an integrated recycling facility by South Block Marketing Private Limited.

Infrastructure and logistics, key enablers of industrial growth, will see further strengthening through projects by Tamil Nadu Ispat Private Limited and Alps Mining & Infra Projects Private Limited, aimed at enhancing material handling and industrial support systems.

In a notable diversification, Baleshwar Shipyard and Infra Private Limited will undertake shipbuilding and repair activities in Balasore, marking Odisha’s emergence in maritime manufacturing. Meanwhile, the tourism sector will receive a boost with new hospitality projects by firms such as Jas Constructions Private Limited, Rath Hospitality Private Limited, Keonjhar Regal Paradise Private Limited, Karyon Ventures Private Limited, Surya Eco Resorts Private Limited and Chaturbhuja Hotel & Resorts Private Limited, enhancing tourism infrastructure and service-sector employment.

Backed by efficient governance and streamlined clearance mechanisms, Odisha continues to witness sustained industrial momentum. With a strong focus on execution and investor confidence, the state is steadily positioning itself as a key growth engine in eastern India, contributing to the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 while advancing its own goal of a prosperous “Samruddha Odisha” by 2036.