Rourkela: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched RRR (Rourkela -Raipur -Ranchi) Industrial Corridor with the signing of 22 MoUs worth Rs52,000 crore, here on Wednesady. He also dedicated 20 projects worth Rs 8,884 crore in Western Odisha, here on Wednesady.
Majhi inaugurated the 25th edition of Enterprise Odisha 2026 at Rourkela while dedicating multiple industrial projects in Western Odisha to the nation.
During his visit to Rourkela, the CM met the delegations from Raipur and Ranchi.These engagements highlighted the growing RRR Corridor—Raipur–Ranchi–Rourkela, reflecting enhanced regional collaboration and shared growth prospects.
The Chief Minister also participated in two key roundtable discussions with the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce and Orissa Sponge Iron Manufacturing Association (OSIMA).
Through these three meetings, 22 MoUs worth ₹43,349 crore were signed, generating 18985 employment, while 5 investment intent of ₹8677 crore with employment potential of 1442 was received.
The Chief Minister handed over the letter offering 1,447.927 acres of land at Kamakhyanagar, Dhenkanal to Vedanta Aluminium Ltd. for its proposed 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter and 4,900 MW Captive Power Plant (CPP) project.
The CM inaugurated 11 industrial projects with an investment of Rs 5,708 crore, generating employment for 4183 persons. This was followed by the grounding of 9 projects worth Rs 3,176 crore, creating employment for 2649 persons.
The Enterprise Odisha 2026 was graced by Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, MLA, Raghunathpali, Durga Charan Tanti, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries,Hemant Sharma.
Leading companies such as Tata Steel, MCL, JSW, Vedanta, Dalmia Cement, SAIL, AMNS, and the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce, among others, participated in the event.
Highlighting the State Government’s industrial strategy, CM Majhi said,“Our strategy is clear– establish a few anchor industries in every region and develop hundreds of MSMEs around them as suppliers, vendors, logistics partners, fabricators, maintenance providers, packaging units, and technology partners. This will ensure that our youth no longer need to migrate for jobs; opportunities will come to their doorstep.”
