Odisha has recently seen significant approvals for industrial project investments reflecting a push toward a diverse and decentralized industrial base. The two most recent major clearance meetings saw projects worth approximately ₹4,353 crore and a massive ₹1.46 lakh crore approved.
Here is a summary of key industrial project investment details from the recent past months (specifically approvals granted in October and November 2025):
📅 November 2025: 20 Projects Worth ₹4,353 Crore
In November 2025, the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) approved 20 projects with a total investment of ₹4,353 crore, expected to create 7,815 jobs across 11 districts.
| Project/Company | Sector | Investment Amount (₹ Crore) | Location District | Key Detail |
| NTPC SAIL Power Co. Ltd. | Renewable Energy | 710 | Sundargarh | Floating Solar Project (a major green push) |
| Rashmi Metallurgical | Metals/Mining | 600 | Keonjhar | Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant |
| PT Works Pvt Ltd | Food Processing/Beverages | 532 | Jagatsinghpur | Beverage Manufacturing Unit |
| Annantham Solar Energies | Electronics/Renewable Energy | 271 | Dhenkanal | Solar Cell and Module Manufacturing |
| RKD Hotels Pvt Ltd | Tourism | 58.8 | Puri | Resort and Hospitality |
| Other Projects (Total) | IT, Electronics, Chemicals, etc. | 2,181 | Various (Angul, Khurda, etc.) | Diverse projects spread across 11 districts. |
🗓️ October 2025: 33 Projects Worth ₹1.46 Lakh Crore
In a separate High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting in October 2025, the state approved 33 projects with a colossal total investment of ₹1.46 lakh crore, with the potential to generate nearly 50,000 jobs.
This massive push included major investments in heavy and sunrise sectors.
🌟 Mega-Project Highlights (From the 33 approved):
| Project/Company | Sector | Investment Amount (₹ Crore) | Location District | Employment Potential |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | Chemicals | 84,000 | Sundargarh | 36,000 |
| Other 11 Big Ticket Projects (Total) | Aluminium, Steel, Green Energy, etc. | 57,994 | 14 Districts | 13,745 |
| Total Major Investments | 1,41,994 | 49,745 |
The 84,000 crore project by Adani Enterprises for a Coal-to-Chemical unit in Sundargarh is the single largest project, aimed at diversifying the state’s traditional reliance on mineral processing.
🔑 Strategic Focus Areas
These recent approvals confirm that Odisha’s industrial strategy is heavily focused on diversification and regional balance:
- Heavy Industries (Metals & Mining): Continued large-scale investments in steel, aluminium, and mineral beneficiation, especially in mineral-rich districts like Keonjhar and Angul.
- Renewable & Green Energy: A significant move towards Floating Solar (NTPC-SAIL) and manufacturing units for Solar Cells/Modules (Annatham Solar), aligning with the national green energy push.
- Electronics & ITES: Approvals for manufacturing in sectors like LED lights and solar components show a focus on the electronics ecosystem.
- Tourism & Hospitality: Multiple high-end resorts and hotels approved, particularly in coastal districts like Puri, to leverage Odisha’s tourism potential.
This video from Kanak News discusses the recent approval of industrial projects worth ₹4,353 Crores and the jobs created in Odisha.
