Bhubaneswar, June 18 -- In a major boost to industrial growth and employment generation, the Odisha government on Wednesday approved 20 large industrial projects involving a cumulative investment of Rs 76,611.86 crore with the potential to create 50,517 jobs across nine districts of the state.
The approvals were granted during the 45th meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
The projects span diverse sectors including gemstone manufacturing, green energy equipment, aerospace and defence, rare earth minerals-based value-added products, pharmaceuticals, capital goods, chemicals, steel, iron and ferro alloys, and power and renewable energy.
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