Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Inaugurates & Lays Foundation for 24 Industrial Projects Worth Over Rs 1.15 Lakh Crore in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark move to boost Odisha’s industrial landscape, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 24 major industrial projects at Kalinga Nagar, collectively valued at over Rs 1.15 lakh crore.

Addressing the gathering, Majhi proudly stated, “In just 113 days, we have transformed commitments into concrete progress.” He emphasized Odisha’s emerging role as an industrial powerhouse, remarking, “Kalinga Nagar now stands as the economic backbone of a self-reliant Odisha—no longer just a land of heritage, but a land of boundless opportunity and industrial excellence.”

The event, held just four months after the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, underscored the government’s commitment to swiftly converting investment promises into real, on-ground industrial growth.

The projects are strategically spread across Kalinga Nagar, Danagadi, and Badachana in Jajpur district, reinforcing the region’s status as a crucial industrial corridor in Odisha. They span a diverse range of sectors, including steel, ferro alloys, chemicals, solar energy, refractory materials, automotive components, warehousing, and food processing.

Among the major inaugurations was Tata Steel Ltd’s expansion of its 5 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant at Kalinga Nagar, involving an investment of Rs 47,599 crore and expected to generate over 4,600 jobs. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) spearheaded the foundation laying with its Rs 61,769 crore steel plant expansion, projected to become one of the largest steel manufacturing facilities in the region and create 14,000 direct jobs.

Other significant projects include JSL Group’s petroleum and solar power initiatives worth Rs 470 crore, and Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd’s poultry feed plant. International players such as Linde India Limited, TYK Ceramics India Pvt Ltd (Japan FDI), Almamet India Pvt Ltd (Germany), Neo Industries Metal Processing Pvt Ltd (USA), and Corewire Surface Technology Pvt Ltd (UK) are also investing, bringing advanced technology and foreign capital to Odisha.

Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain highlighted, “Odisha is advancing with a new wave of industrial growth. With over Rs 1.15 lakh crore in investments and 36,000 job opportunities, we are turning dreams into reality.”

Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Balsamant added, “The convergence of modern industry with Odisha’s rich artisanal heritage will drive inclusive growth and long-term prosperity.”

These 24 projects are set to boost Odisha’s industrial ecosystem, catalyze MSME participation, enhance downstream industrial activities, and reinforce the state’s position on India’s industrial map.