India, Oct. 14 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday inaugurated industrial projects and laid foundation stones for new investments worth Rs.39,383 crore, covering 46 projects across 14 districts and carrying an estimated employment potential of 42,512 jobs.

The ceremony was held in Kalinganagar in Jajpur district and included discussions between state officials and industry representatives on project implementation and investment requirements.

The projects span steel and metals, chemicals, renewable energy, food processing, biofuels, textiles, electronics, information technology services, logistics, tourism, industrial gases, infrastructure, shipbuilding, power storage, healthcare and other sectors, according to the ...