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The Odisha government has approved 33 industrial projects worth ₹1.46 lakh crore, including a massive ₹84,000 crore coal-to-chemical project by Adani Enterprises in Sundargarh. This approval marks 500 days of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s leadership. The projects span various sectors and are strategically spread across 14 districts, aiming for balanced regional growth and generating approximately 49,745 jobs. The government has focused on attracting investment and streamlining the approval process, resulting in significant investment potential and job creation across the state.

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Odisha Greenlights ₹1.46 Lakh Crore in Industrial Projects, Adani to Invest Heavily in Coal-to-Chemical Plant

BHUBANESWAR, October 26, 2025 – The Odisha government has given the go-ahead to 33 new industrial projects, totaling a massive ₹1.46 lakh crore, solidifying its position as an investment-ready state. The announcement, marking the completion of 500 days under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, includes a significant ₹84,000 crore investment by Adani Enterprises Limited for a coal-to-chemical project in the Sundargarh district.

The approved projects span a diverse range of sectors, from traditional heavy industries like aluminium, steel, and power, to emerging fields such as green hydrogen, electronics, and rare earth materials. Of the 33 projects, 12 are large-scale initiatives with a combined investment of ₹1,41,993.54 crore, expected to create 49,745 jobs.

The Adani Enterprises coal-to-chemical plant is anticipated to be a major job creator, offering employment opportunities for 36,000 individuals.

“These 500 days reflect a confident, progressive, and investment-ready Odisha,” stated Chief Minister Majhi. “The trust shown by investors from across India and abroad highlights the strength of our policies, the speed of governance, and our vision for a self-reliant and developed State.”

According to the industries department, in the past 500 days, Odisha has approved 330 projects with a total investment potential of Rs. 7.7 lakh crore, spanning sectors such as metals, chemicals, textiles, food processing, and information technology.

The investments are strategically distributed across 14 key districts – Angul, Balangir, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kandhamal, Kendrapara, Khordha, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundargarh – aiming for balanced industrialization and inclusive regional growth throughout the state.

“These approvals are expected to generate approximately 4.7 lakh employment opportunities across the state,” the government announced. Furthermore, 76 projects were fast-tracked and grounded, while 8 projects were inaugurated, with a combined investment of ₹2 lakh crore, creating around 1.63 lakh direct employment opportunities.

The Odisha government hopes that these large-scale investments will boost the state’s economy and create much-needed jobs for its citizens.

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