Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Wednesday said the state’s clear-cut strategy is to establish anchor industries in every region and develop hundreds of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) around them as suppliers, vendors, logistics partners, fabricators, maintenance providers, packaging units, and technology partners.
Addressing the inaugural session of the 25th edition of Enterprise Odisha 2026 at Rourkela, Majhi said, “Such a step will ensure that youths no longer need to migrate for jobs, and opportunities will come to their doorstep.”
With a renewed focus on Western Odisha and balanced industrial development across all regions, Odisha is steadily emerging as one of India’s most promising destinations for investment, employment, and inclusive growth, Majhi noted.
The event marked the inauguration of 11 industrial projects with an investment of Rs 5,708 crore, generating employment for 4,183 people. This was followed by the groundbreaking of nine projects worth Rs 3,176 crore, expected to create employment for 2,649 people.
During his visit to Rourkela, the Chief Minister also participated in three key roundtable discussions with the Rourkela Chamber of Commerce, Orissa Sponge Iron Manufacturing Association (OSIMA), and a special interaction with delegations from Ranchi and Raipur. These engagements highlighted the growing RRR Corridor—Raipur–Ranchi–Rourkela, reflecting enhanced regional collaboration and shared growth prospects.
Through these roundtables, 22 MoUs worth Rs 43,349 crore were signed, which are expected to generate 18,985 jobs, while five investment intents worth Rs 8,677 crore, with an employment potential of 1,442 jobs, were received.
The Chief Minister handed over a 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 allotment, approved by the 41st High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), marks a significant milestone in fast-tracking the project towards implementation. The state government looks forward to expeditious next steps to facilitate the timely groundbreaking of the project.
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