New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Odisha government on Tuesday approved eight proposals envisaging investments of Rs 1,197.41 crore and employment opportunities for 5,162 people.

The proposals were approved in a meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) headed by chief secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi here.

The approved projects encompass a range of industries such as downstream steel and aluminium, food processing, hospitality, iron and steel, plastic pipes and fittings among others.

Mumbai-based Aditya Birla Fashion Retail Ltd got approval for its plan to set up an apparel manufacturing unit in Rayagada district with a capacity of 36 lakh pieces per annum and a total investment of Rs 114 crore.

The mega textile projec...