Bhubaneswar: On Tuesday, Odisha’s State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) granted regulatory approval for 19 industrial investment initiatives amounting to ₹3,280 crore, paving the way for commercial projects anticipated to generate 10,661 jobs statewide.
The approvals were announced after a meeting led by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The projects will be spread across several districts, including Baleshwar, Balangir, Baragada, Ganjam, Kalahandi, Kendujhar, Mayurbhanj, Subarnapur, Kataka, Jagatsinghpur, Anugola, Khordha, Puri, Jharsuguda, Koraput, Debagada, and Sundaragada.
Among the projects, investments focus significantly on clean energy and synthetic materials. The Indian Oil Corporation Limited plans to invest ₹960 crore to develop a compressed biogas capacity of 39,600 TPA across eight districts, both inland and coastal. In Ganjam, Kineta Global Limited is launching a separate compressed biogas facility worth ₹170 crore. Additionally, in Khordha, Shri Dakshineshwari Maa Polyfabs Limited will allocate ₹401.63 crore to produce polypropylene woven and non-woven fabrics and bags.
The job opportunities are primarily concentrated in apparel manufacturing and the hospitality industry. Sai Workwear Private Limited is set to contribute the largest number of jobs, with a projection of 3,650 positions at a ₹59 crore technical garments production facility in Puri. Dollar Industries plans to invest ₹125 crore in Khordha, aiming to employ 1,185 individuals. Furthermore, five hospitality projects, including two five-star and three four-star properties across Ganjam, Puri, Jharsuguda, and Koraput, represent a total investment of ₹767.04 crore.
Other significant investments come from the metal processing and consumer goods sectors. Various downstream steel initiatives by SPS Arihant Steel Structures, Steeledge Fabrication, and Bhubaneswar Udyog have secured over ₹350 crore for structural fabrication, machining, and color-coated product production in Debagada, Sundaragada, and Kataka. Additionally, Geofast Industries and Jai Bhawani Foods are investing ₹220 crore in Khordha and Kataka for packaged food and confectionery operations. The review also included specialized projects such as chemical manufacturing by Aquaproof Wallcare and Asipiya Chemicals and Solvent, an iron and steel slag processing facility by Ramuka Global, and a corporate capability hub for knowledge services by Tata Power.
Garg emphasized that the state is committed to supporting businesses that leverage local resources, enhance regional supply chains, and foster sustainable job creation. She also noted that administrative bodies will ensure a streamlined clearance process to enable companies to commence operations without unnecessary delays.
