The Odisha government has approved 33 investment proposals worth Rs 1.46 lakh crore, including Adani Enterprises’ Rs 84,000-crore coal-to-chemical project in Sundergarh district, generating 36,000 employment opprtunities.

The approvals came during the High Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) and Single Window Clearance Committee (SLWCA) meetings, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, respectively. HLCA approved 12 proposals worth Rs 1,41,993.54 crore, creating 49,745 employment opportunities, while SLWCA approved Rs 4,019.53 crore in 21 projects, generating 16,590 work opportunities.Key sectors include electronics system design and manufacturing (ESDM), green hydrogen and ammonia, power and renewable energy, IT, aerospace and defence, textiles, food processing, chemicals, semiconductors, and rare earth materials.

The projects are spread across 14 districts, promoting balanced industrial growth and inclusive development. The government highlighted that Odisha’s investor-friendly policies, fast governance, and strategic planning have attracted domestic and international investments, reinforcing the state’s position as a leading industrial destination.