BHUBANESWAR: In a big boost to state’s industrial climate ahead of the third edition of the Make in Odisha conclave scheduled later this year, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday laid foundation stone of 23 projects and inaugurated three units worth Rs 5,567 crore, with 9,168 employment opportunities.
A solar power plant by Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd at Harabhanga in Boudh district with an investment of Rs 352.5 crore, vegetable oil manufacturing unit by AKM Agro at Khurda by investing Rs 91.5 crore and expansion of the cold rolling mill by Jindal Stainless Ltd with total investment of Rs 265 crore were the three units inaugurated by the chief minister.
The 23 projects for which foundation stone was laid are from diverse sectors like power and renewable energy, mining and metal downstream, food processing, tourism, fertilizer, refinery, petrochemicals, chemicals and plastics, textiles and apparels and pharmaceuticals.
“Our State has seen unprecedented industrialization during the past 20 years. During this time, the State has attracted as many as 130 large industries with a combined capital investment of more than Rs 3.3 lakh crore and employment opportunity for over 2.25 lakh persons,” said Naveen adding that Odisha has continuously ranked as the country’s premier investment destination.
With just eight months left for the Make in Odisha conclave, state’s biennial industrial summit, Naveen asked various departments to work together towards making the event a grand success.
Naveen also invited the global investor community to join us at the conclave during November 30 to December 04, 2020 in the city.
The chief minister directed the Odisha Film Development Corporation to promote Odisha to attract film makers to the state.
Representatives from the industries also lauded the state government’s support in implementing their projects.
“The chief minister has laid foundation of two of our projects which will have a total investment over Rs 1,000 crore. The two projects will be commissioned within the next 24 to 27 months and will provide jobs to people in remote corners of the state,” said Prashant Ahluwalia, managing director of the KJS Ahluwalia group.
State industries minister Dibya Shankar Mishra and senior state government officers were present on the occasion.
A solar power plant by Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd at Harabhanga in Boudh district with an investment of Rs 352.5 crore, vegetable oil manufacturing unit by AKM Agro at Khurda by investing Rs 91.5 crore and expansion of the cold rolling mill by Jindal Stainless Ltd with total investment of Rs 265 crore were the three units inaugurated by the chief minister.
The 23 projects for which foundation stone was laid are from diverse sectors like power and renewable energy, mining and metal downstream, food processing, tourism, fertilizer, refinery, petrochemicals, chemicals and plastics, textiles and apparels and pharmaceuticals.
“Our State has seen unprecedented industrialization during the past 20 years. During this time, the State has attracted as many as 130 large industries with a combined capital investment of more than Rs 3.3 lakh crore and employment opportunity for over 2.25 lakh persons,” said Naveen adding that Odisha has continuously ranked as the country’s premier investment destination.
With just eight months left for the Make in Odisha conclave, state’s biennial industrial summit, Naveen asked various departments to work together towards making the event a grand success.
Naveen also invited the global investor community to join us at the conclave during November 30 to December 04, 2020 in the city.
The chief minister directed the Odisha Film Development Corporation to promote Odisha to attract film makers to the state.
Representatives from the industries also lauded the state government’s support in implementing their projects.
“The chief minister has laid foundation of two of our projects which will have a total investment over Rs 1,000 crore. The two projects will be commissioned within the next 24 to 27 months and will provide jobs to people in remote corners of the state,” said Prashant Ahluwalia, managing director of the KJS Ahluwalia group.
State industries minister Dibya Shankar Mishra and senior state government officers were present on the occasion.
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