Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Friday granted approval to 14 industrial investment proposals totalling ₹2,780.10 crore, with an estimated employment potential of 14,104 positions, officials reported. The clearances were given at the 149th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg.
Projects span food processing, textiles, chemicals and more
The sanctioned projects span a wide range of sectors, including Food Processing, Agro & Food Processing, Textiles & Apparel, Chemicals & Chemical Products, Medical Devices, Pharma, Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM), Steel, Iron & Ferro Alloys, Steel Downstream Manufacturing and infrastructure. Officials said the investments will be located across several districts, extending industrial activity beyond traditional hubs.
Districts earmarked for the projects include:
- Angul
- Balangir
- Kataka
- Dhenkanal
- Ganjam
- Kendujhar
- Khordha
- Nayagarh
- Nuapada
- Sundargarh
Key approvals and employment projections
Among the notable approvals, Haldiram Snacks Food Private Limited received clearance to set up a snacks and baked products manufacturing unit with an investment of ₹500 crore, expected to create around 800 jobs in the Khordha/Cuttack area. In the agro-processing space, Tiwana Nutrition Global Private Limited will establish a cattle feed facility with a proposed outlay of ₹140 crore and an employment potential of 2,500.
Another agro feed project, Premium Chick Feeds Private Limited, plans a chick feed plant across Khordha, Kataka and Nayagarh with an estimated investment of ₹105.38 crore and projected to provide 1,054 jobs.
The textiles and apparel sector drew substantial approvals. Sahana Clothing Company Private Limited will set up a readymade garment unit focused on knitted baby and kids wear in Dhenkanal, with an investment of ₹251.45 crore and a large employment estimate of 5,104 persons. Pratima Agro Spinning Mill Private Limited received clearance for a textile processing unit in Balangir with an anticipated investment of ₹125 crore and potential to create 400 jobs.
| Company | Sector | Investment | Employment (estimated) | District(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haldiram Snacks Food Pvt Ltd | Food Processing | ₹500 crore | 800 | Khordha/Cuttack |
| Tiwana Nutrition Global Pvt Ltd | Cattle Feed (Agro & Food Processing) | ₹140 crore | 2,500 | Not specified |
| Premium Chick Feeds Pvt Ltd | Chick Feed (Agro & Food Processing) | ₹105.38 crore | 1,054 | Khordha, Kataka, Nayagarh |
| Sahana Clothing Company Pvt Ltd | Textiles & Apparel | ₹251.45 crore | 5,104 | Dhenkanal |
| Pratima Agro Spinning Mill Pvt Ltd | Textile Processing | ₹125 crore | 400 | Balangir |
State's industrial strategy and distributional impact
Officials said the approvals reflect the government's continued push to attract diversified manufacturing in the State and to distribute investment across districts rather than concentrating development in a few pockets. The SLSWCA functions as a single-window mechanism to expedite clearances and land allotments, aiming to reduce procedural delays for investors.
Industry observers note that approvals in labour-intensive segments such as textiles and food processing can generate immediate local employment, while investments in ESDM, pharma and chemicals may support higher-value supply chains over time. The inclusion of steel downstream and ferro alloys proposals points to continuing interest in Odisha’s mineral and metal ecosystem.
What this means for local communities and jobseekers
For residents of the districts listed, the new projects could translate into factory and allied services jobs, as well as opportunities in logistics, supply and small-scale vendors that support larger manufacturing units. Those seeking employment in manufacturing-related trades should monitor recruitment announcements from the companies and state employment exchanges.
The SLSWCA meeting was presided over by the Chief Secretary and the approvals are subject to standard regulatory and environmental clearances where applicable, officials added.
With approvals now granted, the next steps for projects include land acquisition, statutory clearances and implementation of construction and commissioning plans. The state administration’s emphasis continues to be on creating a facilitative environment for investors while ensuring benefits reach local populations.
