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Odisha CM unveils Rs 1.15 trn projects to boost Jajpur’s industrial future
Industry News- May 23,25
Among the inaugurated projects, the spotlight is on Tata Steel Ltd’s 5 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant expansion at Kalinga Nagar with an investment of Rs 475.99 billion and JSL Group’s petroleum and solar power venture worth Rs 4.70 billion.
Jajpur (Odisha, India)
In a landmark move to accelerate Odisha’s industrial advancement, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 industrial projects in Kalinganagar, Jajpur district. With a combined investment of Rs 1.15 trillion ore and the potential to generate 36,000 jobs, this initiative reinforces the state's ambition to become a premier industrial destination in India.
Accompanied by Minister of Industries Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister for Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts Pradeep Balsamant, Jajpur MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera, and other dignitaries, the Chief Minister addressed an audience of over 20,000. The crowd’s enthusiasm mirrored growing public confidence in Odisha’s industrial trajectory.
“Odisha is at a defining moment,” said CM Majhi. “We are not just inaugurating projects; we are shaping futures. In just 113 days, our government has transformed intent into impact. Kalinganagar stands tall as the backbone of a self-reliant Odisha, aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a prosperous and industrially empowered India.”
This announcement follows closely on the heels of the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, showcasing the State Government’s commitment to swiftly converting investment proposals into operational ventures. The projects span key locations including Kalinga Nagar, Danagadi, and Badachana, strengthening Jajpur’s position as a vital industrial corridor.
The industries span steel, ferro alloys, chemicals, solar energy, refractories, automotive components, warehousing, and food processing. Among the most significant:
- Tata Steel Ltd: Rs 475.99 billion for a 5 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant expansion, creating 4,625 jobs.
- Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd: Rs 617.69 billion for plant expansion, offering 14,000 jobs.
- JSL Group: Rs 4.70 billion investment in petroleum and solar ventures.
- Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd: Poultry feed plant generating 850 jobs.
Several international firms are investing in high-tech facilities in Odisha:
- Linde India Ltd: Rs 4.25 billion Air Separation Unit to support steel manufacturing.
- TYK Ceramics India Pvt Ltd (Japan): Rs 570 million for advanced refractory production.
- Almamet India Pvt Ltd (Germany): Rs 506 million unit for specialty chemical manufacturing.
- Neo Industries Metal Processing Pvt Ltd (USA): Rs 720 million for chrome plating and surface finishing.
- Corewire Surface Technology Pvt Ltd (UK): Rs 501 million steel roll rebuilding facility.
- Lechler India Pvt Ltd (Germany): Rs 15 million for precision nozzle and steel fabrication.
These 24 projects collectively bring in foreign capital, modern technologies, and catalyse MSME engagement and downstream opportunities. Odisha continues to attract both domestic and global investors under CM Majhi’s proactive governance.
Minister Swain stated, “Odisha is on a new industrial growth path. With over Rs 1.15 trillion ore in investments and 36,000 jobs, we are delivering on our promise. This is about more than industry – it’s about pride, livelihoods, and progress for every Odia citizen.”
Minister Balsamant added, “As we push forward with industrialisation, we are also preserving our traditional craft sectors, ensuring inclusive and holistic growth.”
MP Behera highlighted Jajpur’s transformation: “This region embodies the spirit of Odisha’s industrial resolve – progress that empowers communities.”
Backed by ease of doing business, modern infrastructure, skill development, and transparent policies, Odisha is emerging as eastern India’s foremost investment hub. Its deep-water ports, industrial corridors, and strategic focus on integration with global supply chains continue to make it a top destination for long-term industrial growth.
Mohan Charan Majhi
Odisha CM
Tata Steel
Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd
Jajpur
Linde India
TYK Ceramics
Make in Odisha Conclave
Sampad Chandra Swain
Lechler India Pvt Ltd
Germany
JSL Group
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