The Odisha authorities have sanctioned 14 industrial projects amounting to ₹2,780.10 crore, which are expected to create 14,104 jobs across various sectors.
On Friday, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled infrastructure initiatives totaling ₹427.80 crore at Paradip Port, enhancing various operational capabilities and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
The Indian Cabinet has approved four significant railway projects worth around Rs 9,450 crore, aimed at enhancing connectivity across eight districts in four states.
The Odisha cabinet has sanctioned a ₹2,995 crore initiative aimed at enhancing tribal livelihoods and has also passed legislation to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for structured urban growth.
The Governor of Odisha, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, emphasized the importance of boosting local edible oil production during a review meeting on the National Mission on Edible Oils-Oil Palm.
The Indian government has approved six Sagarmala projects totaling ₹350 crore for Odisha and outlined 52 additional port-related initiatives estimated at ₹56,000 crore to enhance the state’s coastal infrastructure.
Odisha has been honored as a ‘Top Performer’ in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, joining Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Goa in this elite category.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi invited Gujarat investors to explore opportunities in Odisha, emphasizing the importance of East-West collaboration for India’s development.
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