Odisha approves ₹3,877 crore investment proposals, 7,565 jobs expected

Bhubaneswar, Apr 21: The Odisha government on Tuesday cleared 18 investment proposals worth ₹3,877 crore, paving the way for the creation of 7,565 employment opportunities across the state, officials said.

The approvals were granted at a meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The move is part of the state’s continued push to attract industrial investments and accelerate economic growth.

According to officials, the approved projects span a diverse range of sectors and will be set up across 11 districts—Balasore, Deogarh, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khurda, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundergarh.

The investments are expected to strengthen Odisha’s industrial ecosystem, enhance regional development, and boost job creation, particularly in both coastal and interior districts.

The state government has been focusing on fast-tracking approvals through its single-window system to improve ease of doing business and position Odisha as a preferred investment destination.

Officials added that timely implementation of these projects will play a key role in driving inclusive growth and expanding livelihood opportunities across multiple sectors.