Odisha Approves 324 Industries Worth Rs 7 Lakh Crore in 20 Months

Massive investments to create over 4.5 lakh jobs as the state accelerates industrial development Bhubaneswar: Odisha has recorded strong industrial growth over the last 20 months, approving 324 large and medium industries with a proposed investment of Rs 7,06,209 crore. These projects are expected to generate employment for 4,57,252 people, Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain…

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Centre Clears AMNS Slurry Pipeline Through Odisha, Boosting State’s Role in Eastern Steel Corridor

Project to enhance mineral logistics, reduce carbon footprint, and strengthen Odisha’s position as a key industrial transit hub Bhubaneswar : In a move that strengthens Odisha’s strategic importance in India’s mineral and steel supply chain, the Ministry of Steel has approved ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AMNS India) proposal to build a major iron ore slurry…

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Odisha Industries Owe Nearly ₹3,800 Crore in Water Cess Arrears

42 industrial houses, including major corporates, default on dues from multiple river sources Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Assembly was informed that as many as 42 industrial houses, including some government organisations, have defaulted on water cess payments totaling ₹3,797.14 crore as of March 2025. The disclosure has raised concerns about the unchecked exploitation of the…

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