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146th SLSWCA Clears 18 Projects Creating 7,565 Jobs; Reinforces State’s Commitment· to Industrial Transformation.
Bhubaneswar, 21/04/2026( Odisha Samachar/ Rajat Mohapatra)– Reinforcing its mission to transform Odisha into industrially developed States, the Government of Odisha today approved a new set of strategic industrial investments aimed at accelerating economic growth and large-scale employment generation. Under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha has adopted a results-oriented industrialisation model focused on investment facilitation, rapid project grounding, and job creation.
Over the last two years alone, the State Government has successfully grounded and inaugurated more than 150 industrial projects, reflecting a strong commitment to translating investment intent into on-ground industrial activity. At the 146th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Smt. Anu Garg, IAS, 18 industrial projects with a total investment of ₹3,877.14 crore were approved. These projects are expected to generate 7,565 employment opportunities across 11 districts including Balasore, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh.
The projects approved in the 146th SLSWCA meeting reflect Odisha Government’s focused strategy of building a diversified industrial ecosystem spanning advanced manufacturing, green industries, infrastructure, healthcare, and tourism—while ensuring large-scale employment generation across regions. Metal, Steel & Aluminium Downstream IndustriesStrengthening Odisha’s core industrial strength in metals and value-added manufacturing, Runaya Eckart Aluminium Powders Private Limited will establish an aluminium downstream manufacturing facility, promoting advanced material production and downstream value addition.
Further enhancing the metal ecosystem, Scan Steels Limited, Jay Jagannath Steel & Power Limited, andSS Alufoils International Limited, will expand steel, iron and ferro-alloy manufacturing capacities, reinforcing Odisha’s leadership as India’s premier metal manufacturing hub while generating significant industrial employment. Explosives & Industrial MaterialsSolar Industries India Limited will establish an explosives manufacturing facility in Jharsuguda. Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM)- Promoting high-technology manufacturing, EnvairElectrodyne Limited will set up an ESDM manufacturing unit, contributing to Odisha’s growing electronics manufacturing ecosystem and supporting skilled employment generation in emerging technology sectors.
Pharmaceuticals & Medical DevicesOdisha continues to expand its presence in the healthcare manufacturing sector with Harman Finochem Limitedsetting up a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit and Ambitech Healthcare Private Limited setting up a medical device manufacturing facility. These investments will strengthen the state’s pharmaceutical value chain. Circular Economy & Sustainable IndustriesAligning with sustainable industrialisation goals, South Block Marketing Private Limited will set up an Integrated facility for recycle of plastic& Metal products.
Infrastructure & Industrial LogisticsIndustrial infrastructure development receives a significant boost with projects by Tamil Nadu Ispat Private Limited and Alps Mining & Infra Projects Private Limited, which will enhance logistics, material handling, and industrial support infrastructure—critical for enabling faster industrial expansion across Odisha. Shipbuilding & Maritime ManufacturingMarking diversification into maritime manufacturing, Baleshwar Shipyard and Infra Private Limited will undertake shipbuilding, ship repair, and construction of mechanized floating vessels in Balasore, positioning Odisha as an emerging hub for coastal and maritime industrial activity.
Tourism & Hospitality SectorOdisha’s tourism economy will witness further expansion through 6 new hospitality projects by Jas Constructions Private Limited, Rath Hospitality Private Limited, Keonjhar Regal Paradise Private Limited, Karyon Ventures Private Limited, Surya Eco Resorts Private Limited & Chaturbhuja Hotel & Resorts Private Limited. These investments will strengthen tourism infrastructure, enhance visitor experience, and create substantial service-sector employment opportunities.
These fast-track industrialization is backed by strong governance, investor confidence, and efficient clearance mechanisms, Odisha is witnessing sustained industrial momentum. The State’s proactive approach—moving from policy formulation to project execution—has significantly strengthened investor trust. Guided by the vision of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha is steadily advancing towards becoming a leading industrial growth engine of Eastern India, contributing to the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 while realizing the goal of Samruddha Odisha 2036.
