Odisha CM Inaugurates Industrial Projects Worth ₹1.15 Lakh Crore in Jajpur

Odisha CM Inaugurates Industrial Projects Worth ₹1.15 Lakh Crore in Jajpur

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked a historic milestone by inaugurating and laying foundation stones for 24 major industrial projects worth ₹1.15 lakh crore at Kalinganagar, Jajpur. These projects are expected to create over 36,000 employment opportunities across the state.

Addressing a gathering of more than 20,000 people, the CM emphasized the government’s commitment to rapid industrial growth, saying, “We are not just laying stones, we’re building Odisha’s future.” The event comes just four months after the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, reinforcing the state’s swift transition from investment intent to action.

The projects span key sectors such as steel, solar energy, chemicals, ferro alloys, automotive components, food processing, warehousing, and refractory materials. They are strategically located in Kalinganagar, Danagadi, and Badachana — further strengthening Jajpur’s role as a pivotal industrial hub.

Key Projects Inaugurated:

Tata Steel Ltd: ₹47,599 Cr | 5 MTPA Integrated Steel Plant Expansion | 4,625 jobs

JSL Group: ₹470 Cr | Petroleum & Solar Power Venture

Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd: Poultry Feed Plant | 850 jobs

Major Groundbreaking Projects:

Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL): ₹61,769 Cr Steel Plant Expansion | 14,000 jobs

Linde India Ltd: ₹425 Cr Air Separation Unit

TYK Ceramics India (Japan): ₹57 Cr for refractory products

Almamet India (Germany): ₹50.6 Cr for specialty chemicals

Neo Industries (USA): ₹72 Cr for chrome plating

Corewire Surface Tech (UK): ₹50.1 Cr for steel roll rebuilding

Lechler India (Germany): ₹1.5 Cr for precision nozzle manufacturing

This development brings a strong wave of foreign investment, cutting-edge technology, and MSME collaboration to the region, propelling Odisha as a new engine of India’s industrial growth story.