New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated industrial projects and laid foundation stones for new investments worth Rs.39,383 crore at a ceremony in Kalinganagar, Jajpur, on October 14. The 46 projects across 14 districts are expected to create 42,512 employment opportunities, according to the state government.

The event included roundtable discussions and one-to-one interactions between state leaders and industry representatives, with the stated aim of accelerating implementation and addressing requirements for industrial growth. The projects cover steel and metals, chemicals, renewable energy, food processing, biofuels, textiles and apparel, electronics and IT services, logistics, tourism, industrial gas...