India, July 21 -- The Odisha government has approved 23 major industrial projects with a combined investment of Rs 4,573.87 crore, which are expected to create 22,873 employment opportunities across the state.

The approvals were granted during the 148th meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Smt. Anu Garg on Tuesday.

The projects, approved under the leadership of CM Mohan Charan Majhi, are aimed at strengthening industrial growth in line with the vision of Samruddha Odisha 2036.

The investments will come across diverse sectors including Information Technology & ITES, green energy, battery storage, chemicals, textiles, food processing, steel downstream, pharmaceuticals, heal...