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At the 148th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), presided over by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, the Odisha government approved 23 proposals for the establishment of industrial projects totaling Rs 4,573.87 crore. These projects could create 22,873 jobs in the state.

The approved projects represent a diverse mix of sectors including Information Technology & ITES, Green Energy Equipment, Battery & Energy Storage, Chemicals, Textile & Apparel, Food Processing, Steel Downstream, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices, Infrastructure, Healthcare and Tourism, reflecting Odisha’s continued efforts to promote balanced industrial development and attract investments in both traditional and emerging sectors. Officials said the projects are proposed to be established across 11 districts Anugola, Balangir, Kataka, Ganjam, Jajpur, Kendujhar, Khordha, Mayurbhanj, Nuapada, Puri and Sundaragada. further expanding industrial activities across different regions of the State and creating employment opportunities at the local level.

In the Information Technology & ITES sector, HCL Technologies Limited will establish a Global Development Centre in Khordha with an investment of Rs 730 crore, generating 6,000 employment opportunities. The project is expected to further strengthen Odisha’s growing IT ecosystem and position the State as an emerging destination for technology-based investments.

In the Green Energy and Energy Storage sector, ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited will establish an alkaline electrolyzer manufacturing unit with a production capacity of up to 3 GW per annum, to be developed in two phases, in Ganjam with an investment of Rs 778 crore, creating 480 jobs. GGB Battery India Private Limited will establish a zinc anode battery manufacturing unit in Cuttack with an investment of Rs 202.50 crore, generating 254 employment opportunities.

Envirocare Infrasolution Private Limited will also establish an additional 100 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic captive power plant in Angul with an investment of Rs 351 crore, generating 60 jobs, further strengthening Odisha’s renewable energy ecosystem.