CM Launches 14 Industrial Units :  3 Inaugurations, 11 Ground-breaking

Our Efforts for Diversified Investments Taking Shape- CM

Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik today launched 14 industrial projects in state out of which 3 projects were inaugurated and 11 witnessed the ground-breaking.

All these units attract a combined investment of 1537.07 Crore and will generate employment for 3773 persons. The three inaugurated projects have an investment of Rs. 436 Crore and the other 11 units will have an investment of 1100 Crore. These projects are in diverse sectors ranging from textile, apparel, fertiliser, renewable energy, food processing, waste management.

Speaking on the occasion, the chief Minister expressed happiness over the investments coming in diversified sectors. He said, “I am happy to note that the 14 projects for which ground-breaking and inauguration has been undertaken today cover a wide range of sectors including Food Processing , Plastics, Metals, Solar energy, Waste Management amongst others. These projects are also spread across all categories of investments – micro, small, medium as well as large industries.”

12th Phase Inauguration/Ground-breaking

CM Launches 14 Industrial Units :  3 Inaugurations, 11 Ground-breaking

Cumulative Investment of Rs 1537 Crore, Job Opportunities for 3773 Persons

CM Thanks Industry Partners for Critical Support of Oxygen, Logistics during Covid

Our Efforts for Diversified Investments Taking Shape- CM

Thanking the industries partners for critical support during covid, the CM said, “Our industries have been actively partnering with State Govt. not only in economic development, but also in discharging social responsibility. During the peak of the second Covid wave, when the whole country was witnessing shortage of medical oxygen, Odisha responded proactively and supported other states in supplying life-saving medical oxygen. Several industries of Odisha came forward to contribute medical oxygen, tankers, generators, cylinders and crucial accessories. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the corporates who helped us in these testing times.”

Underlining the emergence of Odishsa as a top investment destination, he said that Odisha is fast emerging as the ‘Manufacturing Hub of Eastern India’. ‘My Government’s stable policy and facilitating environment has enabled the growth of industries in the state. The implementation of ease of doing business reforms and facilitation provided by various Departments have ensured that businesses continue to grow in the State.’

Assuring his govt’s support to industries, he said that we have always endeavoured to provide a hassle-free and smooth doing business environment for the investors in Odisha. Even in these difficult times of COVID-19, the state has attracted major investments and continues to enjoy the trust of investors. Today’s event, where we are launching new industrial projects in diverse sectors ranging from renewable energy, food processing, waste management etc. is a proof of our efforts in attracting investments across different sectors, he added.

Joining the programme online, Industries Minister Shri Dibya Shankar Mishra said that Odisha is now the most preferred destination for industries. He praised the dynamic leadership of the Chief Minister for the growth of industries in state.

Representatives from industries including Mr Varun Berry MD Britannia Industries, Navin Agarwal Executive Vice Chairman Vedanta, PL Mohanty Director WildLotus Textile, and Amitabh Verma President Operations of Aditya Birla Renewables also spoke.
Secretary 5T
Sri V K pandian moderated the program.
Principal Secretary of Industries Shri Hemant Sharma gave the welcome address. And MD IPICOL Shri B S Punia offered the vote of thanks.

Among others Chief Secretary Shri Suresh Mohaptara, principal Advisor to Chief minister
Sri Asit Tripathy , Development Commissioner, MSME Principal Secretary, and other senior officers attended.

Companies for Ground Breaking Phase-XII on 23rd July, 2021 at 5.30 PM

S.NoName of the CompanyInvestment Amount
(in Crores)
Emp. PotentialClassificationLocationProject DescriptionSector
1Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd.352.5080InaugurationBolangirSolar Power PlantPower & Renewable Energy
2Runaya Refining LLP64.43175InaugurationBanjari, JharsugudaAluminium Dross Refining unitAlumina & Aluminium- Downstream
3Wild Lotus Fashions Pvt. Ltd20.00783InaugurationChhatabar, KhordhaManufacturing of GarmentsTextile & Apparel
4Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO)400.0021Ground BreakingParadip, JagatsinghpurSulphuric Acid Expansion Project unitFertilizers
5KAI International Pvt. Ltd265.72475Ground BreakingLahunipada, Sundergarh1.50 MTPA Iron Ore Beneficiation plant and 1.20 MTPA Pellet PlantSteel
6Supreme Industries Ltd151.30320Ground BreakingKhuntuni, CuttackProduction of Plastic pipes, PVC water storage tanks and allied plastic productsPlastics
7Britannia Industries Limited93.60350Ground BreakingIE, KhordhaExpansion of manufacturing unit of Biscuits, Cakes, Rusk and other bakery productsFood Processing
8Niren Kumar Anand62.44620Ground BreakingChampajhar, KhordhaFootwear manufacturing unitTextile & apparel
9Astral Polytechnik Ltd.(Unit 2)60.06150Ground BreakingRamdaspur, CuttackHDPE and Thermoplastic pipes manufacturing unitPlastics
10Jay Bharat Spices Pvt. Ltd50.10550Ground BreakingRamdaspur, CuttackReady-to Eat and cold storage facilitiesFood Processing
11​Printech Offset (P) Ltd.6.7464Ground BreakingJaymangal, Khordha​Offset printing & Book BindingManufacturing
12​Renewal Envirogic (P) Ltd.5.33102Ground BreakingChoudwar, CuttackBiomedical waste managementWaste Management
13​Arnab Care & Food2.2034Ground BreakingChoudwar, CuttackOrganic Fertilisers & manureFertilizers
14Pratistha Ventures2.6549Ground BreakingChoudwar, CuttackNoodles, Papad, PicklesFood Processing
Total1,537.073,773