Bhubaneswar: The construction work for the 13.2 MTPA integrated steel plant of JSW Utkal Steel Limited at Dhinkia near Odisha’s Paradip town commenced today.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, Jagatsinghpur MP Bibhu Prasad Tarai, Chairman & Managing Director of JSW Steel Sajjan Jindal, senior officials of the state government, industry leaders, corporate representatives, stakeholders and members of the local community were present on the occasion.

The construction work of a state-of-the-art blast furnace along with critical ancillary facilities such as coke oven and sinter plant infrastructure as part of the proposed integrated steel plant began on Wednesday, said the state government.

Mege cement factory to come up at Paradip  

The integrated industrial complex of JSW Utkal Steel Limited at Dhinkia in Jagatsinghpur represents one of the largest industrial investments in Odisha with a cumulative investment commitment of approximately Rs 1.25 lakh crore. The project includes establishment of a 13.2 MMTPA integrated steel plant, a 10 MTPA cement plant, a 32 MTPA pellet plant, and a large captive solar power plant, it added.    

The project is expected to generate substantial employment opportunities across the region, including an estimated employment potential of nearly 42,000 people, stated the state government.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister stated that the project represents a defining milestone in Odisha’s industrial growth story and reflects the growing confidence of global and domestic industries in the state’s progressive industrial ecosystem.

Highlighting the government’s proactive approach towards industrialization, the Chief Minister said that the state government has transformed years of pending proposals into fast-track execution through coordinated governance, speedy clearances and industry facilitation.

Referring to the accelerated implementation of the blast furnace project, he noted that infrastructure originally planned for commencement in 2028 is now being initiated significantly ahead of schedule due to the state’s industry-focused governance model.

Industrial boost for coastal Odisha

The Chief Minister further stated that JSW Steel has significantly expanded its investment commitment in Odisha with additional industrial facilities proposed as part of the larger integrated manufacturing ecosystem. He said the expansion would create substantial opportunities for local communities, MSMEs, ancillary industries, logistics, services and skilled youth across the region while accelerating economic growth in coastal Odisha.

Sharing his vision for Paradip, Majhi stated that while the port city has already established itself as a nationally significant chemical and petrochemical hub, the government is now working towards transforming Paradip into a diversified industrial and manufacturing centre with investments across steel, downstream industries, textiles, green energy and port-led manufacturing sectors.