Odisha's Chief Minister Unveils 53 Major Industrial Projects Worth ₹39,383 Crore

Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has launched 53 significant industrial projects with a total investment of ₹39,383 crore, expected to generate around 42,000 jobs across 14 districts. This initiative aims to establish Odisha as a leading manufacturing hub while enhancing the local economy and supporting MSMEs. The projects span various sectors, including renewable energy, textiles, and healthcare, promising to strengthen the state's manufacturing ecosystem. Majhi's government has now initiated a total of 151 projects, reflecting a commitment to economic growth and job creation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 14, 2026, 15:41 IST

A New Era for Odisha's Industrial Landscape

Bhubaneswar: On Wednesday, Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced the launch of 53 industrial initiatives, which collectively amount to an investment of ₹39,383 crore across 14 districts. This initiative is projected to create approximately 42,000 job opportunities, according to an official statement.

The unveiling of these projects took place during a groundbreaking and inauguration event held at the Kalinganagar industrial area in Jajpur district, attended by Industries Minister Sampad Chandra and various industry stakeholders.

These initiatives will span across 14 districts, including Anugola, Baragada, Baleshwar, Boudh, Kataka, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendujhar, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundaragada.

The sectors involved in these projects are diverse, covering steel and metals, chemicals, renewable energy, food processing, biofuels, textiles and apparel, electronics and IT services, logistics and warehousing, tourism and hospitality, industrial gases, infrastructure, rubber and plastics, shipbuilding and repair, power storage, refractories, circular economy, and healthcare.

CM Majhi emphasized that this significant move will not only generate over 42,000 new jobs in the state but also position Odisha as a prominent manufacturing hub both nationally and globally. He expressed confidence in the ongoing journey towards a self-reliant, developed, and prosperous Odisha.

He further noted that these investments are anticipated to enhance the state's manufacturing ecosystem, encourage value addition, and create opportunities for local suppliers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and entrepreneurs.

The projects are expected to provide employment for both skilled and semi-skilled workers, particularly benefiting the youth and supporting local livelihoods.

In a critique of the previous BJD administration, Majhi highlighted that his government has launched a total of 116 projects and inaugurated 35, bringing the total to 151.

These initiatives represent a cumulative investment of ₹3,11,722.46 crore and are estimated to have the potential to create 2,40,697 jobs, as stated.