Majhi launches Rs 1.15L crore industrial projects in Jajpur | Bhubaneswar News
Bhubaneswar: In a major industrial push, chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday launched 24 major industrial projects worth Rs 1.15 lakh crore at the Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Jajpur district.Out of these, foundation was laid for projects worth Rs 66,000 crore while he inaugurated Rs 49,000-crore projects.This massive investment drive, the first of its scale since Majhi assumed office last year, includes both inaugurations of completed projects and foundation stone laying ceremonies for new ventures, signalling a robust phase of industrial growth in the state.The projects are expected to generate 36,000 jobs across various sectors. The flagship projects include Tata Steel Ltd’s ₹47,599 crore integrated steel plant expansion and Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited’s ₹61,769 crore steel plant expansion, which alone will create 14,000 jobs.Speaking on the occasion, Majhi said Odisha is entering a “historic turning point” with the launch of these industrial projects. “We are not merely laying foundation stones; we are building the future,” the CM said. “In just 113 days, we’ve turned commitments into concrete progress. This is the result of our govt’s willpower, dedication, and belief in action over words,” he added.The CM emphasised that Kalinganagar has emerged as the “economic lifeline of a self-reliant Odisha”. He credited Prime Minister Modi’s vision, stating that Odisha is proving itself to be “not just a land of heritage, but a land of limitless opportunity and industrial excellence.”The projects span various sectors, including steel, ferro alloys, chemicals, solar energy, and food processing. Several international companies are participating in this industrial push, including investments from Japan, Germany, the US, and the UK, further strengthening Odisha’s position as a preferred investment destination.Several international companies are investing in the region. They include Linde India Limited (₹425 crore Air Separation Unit), TYK Ceramics (Japan) (₹57 crore refractory products facility), Almamet India Germany (₹50.6 crore specialty chemicals unit), Neo Industries USA (₹72 crore chrome plating facility), Corewire Surface Technology UK (₹50.1 crore steel roll manufacturing unit), and Lechler India Germany (₹1.5 crore precision nozzle facility).The rapid implementation of these projects, following the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave-2025, demonstrates the govt’s commitment to expediting industrial growth through ease of doing business, world-class infrastructure, and transparent governance. Industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain and textiles, handlooms and handicrafts minister Pradeep Balsamant also spoke.
