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- Massive ₹1.28 lakh crore Aluminium project by Vedanta leads the approvals.
- 60,200 new job opportunities to be created across 8 major industrial projects.
New Govt Mega Push For Industries
6 HLCAs, 62 Projects Approved Since New Govt Took Over
Investment Opportunities Worth ₹ 5.67 lakh, Job Opportunities for 2.42 Lakh
Bhubaneswar,17/6/2025 ( Odisha Samachar / Rajat Mohapatra )- Marking the completion of one year of the new government in Odisha, the state is witnessing the true impact of doubleengine governancepowered by strong coordination between the Centre and the State.
Under the empowered and visionary leadership of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha has taken a giant leap towards industrial resurgence. In a major boost to the state’s economy, the 41st High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting held today approved 8 transformative industrial projects worth ₹1,51,239.50 crore, with the potential to create over 60,200 job opportunities.
This landmark decision, personally greenlit by Hon’ble CM Shri Mohan Majhi, is a reflection of the government’s proactive approach to fast-track industrial growth, attract mega investments, and ensure large-scale employment for the youth of Odisha. The projects, spread across six districts such as Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur,Keonjhar, Khordha and Sambalpur, span strategic sectors including Aluminium, Chemicals, Steel, Textiles, and Ancillary&Downstream in Metal Sector.
In the Aluminium sector, Vedanta Ltd leads with a landmark investment of ₹1,28,000 crore to establish a 3 MTPA Aluminium Smelter and 4900 MW Captive Power Plant (CPP) in Dhenkanal. This single mega project is expected to create 30,000 jobs, reaffirming Odisha’s position as a global aluminium hub.
The Chemicals sector also witnessed a substantial proposal by SRF Ltd, which will set up a specialty chemicals and refrigerant manufacturing unit with an annual capacity of 2 lakh MT in Ganjam, involving an investment of ₹10,000 crore and generating 20,000 employment opportunities.
In the Steel and Metal Downstream sector, Jindal India Steel Tech Ltd will set up a 1.26 MTPA specialty steel processing facility in Dhenkanal, with an investment of ₹3,600 crore, creating 2,000 jobs. Further, Shyam Steel Manufacturing Ltd proposes a 0.53 MTPA integrated steel plant, DI pipe unit, and 46 MW CPP in Keonjhar, at ₹2,490 crore, employing 2,370 persons.Additionally, Linde India Ltd will invest ₹1,303.50 crore to establish an Air Separation Unit in Jajpur, offering high-quality industrial gases and employing 100 people.
Ancillary metal sector projects include Star Metal Works Pvt Ltd, which will invest ₹2,291 crore in Sambalpur to set up a narrow hot strip mill, cold rolling, and plate cum Steckle mill, creating 250 jobs. Meanwhile, Supreme Metals Export Pvt Ltd plans a 1.2 MTPA rolling mill for TMT bars and wire rods in Keonjhar, worth ₹1,500 crore, generating 680 jobs.
In the Textiles sector, Sportking India Ltd will invest ₹2,055 crore in Khordha to establish a cotton and blended yarn manufacturing unit with an annual capacity of 62,000 MT, creating 4,800 employment opportunities.
The projects approved in the 41st HLCA meeting reflect Odisha’s strong commitment to industrial growth, job creation, and economic development. With focused leadership and fast decision-making, the state is attracting major investments across key sectors.
The Chief Minister, after clearance of these 8 projects, said that since the beginning, his government has held 6 HLCA meetings including that of today. Over these 6 meetings, a total of 62 projects have been approved with an investment opportunity of ₹ 5.67 lakh that can potentially create about 2.42 lakh jobs. He further said that this progress is a clear step towards the national goal of “Viksit Bharat by 2047” and the state’s vision of “Samruddha Odisha by 2036”. Odisha is moving confidently towards becoming a leading industrial and investment hub in India, said the CM.
Sl Project Name Project Description Project Cost (Rs in Cr) Employment (Potential) Sector Location
1 VEDANTA LIMITED 3 MTPA Aluminium Smelter and 4900 MW Captive Power Plant 1,28,000 30,000 Aluminium Industry Dhenkanal
2 SRF LIMITED Manufacturing unit of multiple specialty Chemicals 10,000 20,000 Chemicals and Chemical products Ganjam
3 Jindal India Steel Tech Limited Specialty Steel Manufacturing Unit 3,600 2,000 Steel (Downstream) Dhenkanal
4 Sportking India Ltd. Cotton and Blended yarn -62000 MT 2,055 4,800 Textiles Khordha
5 Shyam Steel Manufacturing Limited 0.53 MTPA Integrated steel Plant 2,490 2,370 Steel, Iron & Ferro Alloys Keonjhar
6 STAR METAL WORKS PVT LTD Hot Strip mill and colour coating plate manufacturing unit 2,291 250 Ancillary & Downstream in Metal Sector Sambalpur
7 Supreme Metals Export Private Limited Setting up a 1.2 MTPA Rolling Mill to Manufacture TMT Bar and Wire rod 1,500 680 Ancillary and Downstream in Metal Sector Keonjhar
8 Linde India Limited Air Separation unit for production of various Industrial Gasses 1,303.50 100 Ancillary & Downstream in Metal Sector Jajpur
1,51,239.50 60,200
