Odisha has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial landscape with the approval of 24 investment proposals valued at Rs 3,793.33 crore. The projects, cleared by the State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), are expected to generate nearly 20,000 employment opportunities across 14 districts of the state.
The approved investments cover a broad spectrum of industries, reflecting Odisha’s strategy of fostering diversified and employment-intensive growth. Key sectors receiving investments include renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, textiles and apparel, tourism and hospitality, logistics, food processing, electronics, electric vehicle components, and metal downstream industries.
Among the major proposals is a battery energy storage system facility planned by CESC Green Power in Dhenkanal, involving an investment of Rs 683.83 crore. The project is expected to support the state’s growing focus on energy infrastructure and clean technology. Another notable investment comes from AVP Star, which plans to establish a lab-grown diamond manufacturing unit in Khurda with an outlay of Rs 500 crore.
The textile sector emerged as a significant contributor to the employment potential of the approved projects. Nandraj Textiles will set up an apparel manufacturing facility in Khurda, a venture projected to create more than 10,300 jobs and strengthen Odisha’s position as an emerging textile and garment production hub.
The investment portfolio also includes new hospitality developments, logistics infrastructure projects, manufacturing facilities, and EV-related ventures. In addition, a Rs 300 crore expansion initiative by Coca-Cola in Khurda is set to further enhance the district’s industrial ecosystem.
With an estimated 19,924 employment opportunities expected from the approved projects, the latest round of clearances underscores Odisha’s continued emphasis on attracting investment, accelerating industrialisation, and promoting large-scale job creation across multiple sectors.