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Odisha CM Majhi inaugurates 46 new industrial projects across the state
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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Chief Minister Majhi officially opened 46 industrial projects in Odisha, aiming to boost manufacturing and employment.
Chief Minister Majhi presided over the inauguration ceremony of 46 industrial projects spread across Odisha. The projects, spanning sectors such as steel, chemicals, and textiles, are expected to attract significant private investment and generate thousands of jobs.
State officials highlighted that the initiatives are part of a broader strategy to diversify Odisha's industrial base and reduce dependence on mining. Infrastructure upgrades, including road connectivity and power supply, have been fast‑tracked to support the new units.
The CM emphasized that the projects will contribute to the state's Gross State Domestic Product and improve livelihoods in both urban and rural areas. Monitoring mechanisms have been set up to ensure timely completion and adherence to environmental norms.
Industry bodies welcomed the move, noting that the scale of the announcements signals confidence in Odisha's business climate. The projects are slated to become operational over the next two to three years, subject to regulatory clearances.
The inauguration underscores the government's focus on creating a conducive environment for manufacturing, aligning with national initiatives to boost the 'Make in India' agenda.
State officials highlighted that the initiatives are part of a broader strategy to diversify Odisha's industrial base and reduce dependence on mining. Infrastructure upgrades, including road connectivity and power supply, have been fast‑tracked to support the new units.
The CM emphasized that the projects will contribute to the state's Gross State Domestic Product and improve livelihoods in both urban and rural areas. Monitoring mechanisms have been set up to ensure timely completion and adherence to environmental norms.
Industry bodies welcomed the move, noting that the scale of the announcements signals confidence in Odisha's business climate. The projects are slated to become operational over the next two to three years, subject to regulatory clearances.
The inauguration underscores the government's focus on creating a conducive environment for manufacturing, aligning with national initiatives to boost the 'Make in India' agenda.