Jajpur, Odisha: In a significant step towards transforming Odisha into a leading industrial power house, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 24 industrial projects in Kalinganagar, Jajpur district, with a total investment of ₹1.15 crore and the potential to generate 36000 employment opportunities, marking a transformative step towards making Odisha a top industrial destination in India. This event witnessed the presence of Minister Industries Sampad Swain, Minister Textiles, Handlooms & Handicrafts Pradeep Balsamant, MP Jajpur Dr. Rabindra Narayan Behera, and other senior dignitaries and industry leaders.
Addressing on the occasion the CM said, “Today, Odisha stands at a historic turning point. With the launch of industrial projects worth ₹1.15 lakh crore in Jajpur, we are not merely laying foundation stones we are building the future. Now 36,000 employment opportunities are being created, ensuring that our youth can grow with pride in their own land. In just 113 days, we’ve turned commitments into concrete progress. This is the result of our government’s willpower, dedication, and belief in action over words. Kalinganagar now shines as the economic lifeline of a self-reliant Odisha. Inspired by Prime Minister Modi ji’s vision, we reaffirm that Odisha is not just a land of heritage, but a land of limitless opportunity and industrial excellence.”
This event marks a major milestone in the State government’s post Utkarsh Odisha- Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. It comes within 4 months of the Utkarsh Odisha conclave, reflecting the government’s unwavering commitment to converting investment intent into action with speed and efficiency.
The projects are strategically located across Kalinga Nagar, Danagadi, and Badachana in Jajpur district further solidifying the region’s status as a key node in Odisha’s industrial growth corridor. These projects span critical sectors such as steel, ferro alloys, chemicals, solar energy, refractory materials, automotive components, warehousing, and food processing.
Among the inaugurated projects, the spotlight is on Tata Steel Ltd’s 5 MTPA
Integrated Steel Plant (ISP) expansion at Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur, with a massive investment of ₹47,599 crore, promising 4,625 jobs. 0ther notable projects include JSL Group’s petroleum and solar power venture worth ₹470 crore, and Abis Exports India Pvt Ltd’s poultry feed plant with a potential to generate 850 jobs.
The ground breaking segment is led by the ₹61,769 crore steel plant expansion by Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL), which is set to become one of the largest steel manufacturing units in the region, creating 14,000 direct employment opportunities.
Adding to the momentum are multiple global players investing in Odisha: Linde India Limited, a major player in industrial gases, is setting up an Air Separation Unit with an investment of ₹425 crore, enhancing local industrial seif-sufficiency and ensuring reliable gas supply to the steel and manufacturing ecosystem. TYK Ceramics India Pvt Ltd (FDI from Japan) is investing ₹57 crore to manufacture high-end refractory products used in advanced steelmaking,. supporting both local production and technological upgradation . Almamet India Pvt Ltd, a German multinational, is investing ₹50.6 crore in a unit for magnesium granules and calcium carbide, boosting Odisha’s specialty chemical production. Neo Industries Metal Processing Pvt Ltd from the USA is bringing in ₹72 crore for chrome plating and steel surface finishing, which will improve steel quality and add to the state’s value-added manufacturing capabilities. . Corewire Surface Technology Pvt Ltd from the UK is investing ₹50.1 crore to set up a facility for the rebuilding of steel rolls, adding strength to Odisha’s metallurgical supply chain. . Lechler India Pvt Ltd, another prominent German company, is establishing a precision nozzle and steel fabrication unit with an investment of ₹1.5 crore, supporting cleaner and more efficient industrial proces ses.
Together, these 24 projects not only bring foreign capital and cutting-edge technology to Odisha but also serve as a catalyst for job creation, MSME collaboration, and downstream industrial growth in the region.
Minister for Industries, Shri Sampad Swain, remarked: ‘Odisha is moving ahead with a new wave of industrial growth. From global giants to local MSMEs, industries are rising across regions. This is not just about factories it’s about jobs for our youth, pride for our people, and progress for every Odia.
