Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today inaugurated and laid foundations of 53 industrial projects worth Rs 39,383 crore in Odisha.

The projects have the potential to create 42,512 new jobs in the state. The Chief Minister launched the projects at an event in Jajpur district.

The projects span 14 districts including Anugola, Baragada, Baleshwar, Boudh, Kataka, Dhenkanal, Jajpur, Jagatsinghpur, Kendujhar, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargada and cover a diverse range of sectors, including agro processing, textiles and apparel, chemicals and petrochemicals, biofuels, circular economy, IT, ITES and ESDM, food processing, green-energy equipment, healthcare, infrastructure, logistics, plastics, power and renewable energy, automotive components (tyres), shipbuilding and ship repair, steel downstream and ancillary industries, and tourism.

State receives investment intents worth Rs 4,805 crore 

On the occasion, the state also received at least 14 investment intents, comprising 12 MoUs and two Investment Intent (IIFs), involving a cumulative investment of Rs 4,805.66 crore, with an estimated employment potential of 9,170.

These initiatives reflect the state’s continued efforts to accelerate industrial development, attract fresh investments and create employment opportunities for the people of Odisha. The government is placing increasing emphasis on timely execution, effective project facilitation and converting investment proposals into operational industrial assets, with the aim of strengthening Odisha’s industrial base and creating employment and economic opportunities for its people, said an official.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, “Today’s programme is not only a ceremony for laying foundation stones and inaugurating industrial units. It is a celebration of implementation.” He reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensuring that investment proposals translate into factories, production, employment and economic opportunities.

CM for timely execution of projects 

Emphasising the importance of Kalinganagar in Odisha’s industrial transformation, he called for continued coordination between the government and industry to ensure timely execution and successful commissioning of projects.

The Chief Minister highlighted the significance of diversifying Odisha’s industrial base beyond its traditional strengths in minerals, metals and steel. He also underscored the importance of balanced regional development, stressing that industrial growth must create opportunities across districts rather than remain concentrated in a few industrial centres.

Focus on emeployment generation 

On employment generation, the Chief Minister highlighted the importance of developing a skilled, industry-ready workforce. He emphasised that investments in sectors such as textiles and apparel, food processing, electronics, tourism and IT services can create opportunities for young people and women, enabling more people to access employment closer to their homes. He also called upon industries to strengthen local procurement, encourage vendor development and create opportunities for Odisha’s MSMEs and startups.

Addressing the gathering, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain said, “Odisha’s industrial journey is moving from investment commitments to implementation, from projects to production, and from growth to prosperity for its people. Our commitment is clear: what we promise, we deliver. Every investment must translate into employment for our youth, opportunities for local industries and lasting prosperity for our communities. Odisha is also developing an industry-ready, skilled workforce to meet the demands of future industries. Our goal is not merely to attract investments, but to ensure that the benefits of industrial development reach every corner of Odisha.”

Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Minister Pradeep Balasamanta, MLAs Amar Kumar Nayak, Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo and Akash Das Nayak, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Industries Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma among others were present on the occasion.