The High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Wednesday approved 27 major industrial projects involving a cumulative investment of Rs 2,47,115.70 crore across 15 districts. The projects carry an employment potential of 50,162 jobs and mark a significant diversification of the State’s industrial landscape, with investments spanning Data Centres and AI, power and energy, steel, semiconductors, green energy, lab-grown diamonds, green hydrogen, healthcare, chemicals, textiles, shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing. The 27 projects approved under the 46th HLCA are spread across 15 districts Anugola, Bhadrak, Kataka, Debagada, Dhenkanal, Ganjam, Jajpur, Kalahandi, Kendrapada, Khordha, Koraput, Nuapada, Puri, Rayagada, Sundaragada. A defining feature of the 46th HLCA approvals is the unprecedented scale of investment proposed in IT, ITES & Data Centres . Four projects in this sector account for a combined investment of approximately ₹1,42,941 crore, making it the largest investment segment among the approved projects. High Density Datacentre Limited will establish an Integrated Datacentre in Khordha, involving an investment of ₹1,04,550 crore and potential employment generation of 1,000. HCL Technologies Limited will establish an AI-Optimized Data Centre in Khordha with an investment of ₹14,257 crore, creating potential employment for 385 people. In Puri, Sentraforge AI Ltd will establish an AI Data Centre along with a Global Capability Centre, with an investment of ₹22,634 crore and potential employment generation of 2,320. RKD Construction Private Limited will establish a Data Centre in Kataka with an investment of ₹1,500 crore, with potential employment generation of 220. These proposals represent a significant expansion of Odisha’s emerging digital infrastructure ecosystem, strengthening the State’s position as an attractive destination for data centres, artificial intelligence, global capability centres and technology-enabled services. ₹54,288 Crore Push for Power and Energy Infrastructure The 46th HLCA also approved four major projects in the Power & Renewable Energy sector, involving a combined investment of ₹54,287.70 crore and potential employment generation of 5,300. NLC India Limited will establish a thermal power plant of 3200 MW in DEBAGADA, involving an investment of ₹34,763.51 crore and potential employment generation of 4,100. The company will also establish a 1,080 MW thermal power plant in Anugola, with an investment of ₹11,604.19 crore and potential employment generation of 1,000. The approvals also include two pumped-storage hydro power projects. BEKEM Infra Projects Private Limited will establish a 600 MW Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant in Rayagada with an investment of ₹4,020 crore, while Sri Avantika Contractor (I) Limited will establish a 750 MW Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant in Koraput with an investment of ₹3,900 crore. Together, these projects will strengthen Odisha’s power and renewable energy infrastructure and contribute to the State’s long-term energy security and industrial growth. Steel Expansion to Add Major Production Capacity in Sundaragada The Steel & Steel Downstream sector will see two major projects in Sundaragada, involving a combined investment of ₹14,000 crore and potential employment generation of 17,000. Rungta Mines Ltd will expand its existing steel plant. The project involves an investment of ₹9,000 crore and has potential to generate 12,000 employment opportunities. Shakambhari Ispat & Power Limited will establish an integrated steel plant with cement plant and captive power plant. The project involves an investment of ₹5,000 crore and has potential to generate 5,000 employment opportunities. Together, these projects will strengthen Odisha’s steel ecosystem, expand downstream manufacturing capabilities and support greater value addition within the State. Odisha’s Lab-Grown Diamond Ecosystem Continues to Expand The approvals further strengthen Odisha’s growing presence in lab-grown diamond manufacturing, with five projects involving a combined investment of ₹10,680 crore and potential employment generation of 8,850. Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Private Limited will establish a manufacturing unit in Khordha with an investment of ₹4,500 crore and potential employment generation of 3,750. Greenlab Diamonds LLP will invest ₹2,500 crore in Khordha, with potential employment generation of 3,000. Neorganic Diamonds Private Limited will establish a unit in Ganjam with an investment of ₹1,600 crore and potential employment generation of 1,000. Two additional projects by Nouveau Diamonds LLP and Supreme Green Diamonds Private Limited in Khordha involve investments of ₹1,080 crore and ₹1,000 crore, respectively. Semiconductor Manufacturing Gets a Boost SICSEM Pvt Ltd will establish a manufacturing facility for Silicon Carbide wafers and Gallium Nitride in Khordha, involving an investment of ₹2,078 crore and potential employment generation of 1,200. The project will add a new advanced-technology manufacturing capability to Odisha’s industrial investment pipeline and further strengthen the State’s emerging semiconductor and electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Aare Solar Pvt Ltd will establish a 10 GWh Advanced LFP Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Assembly Plant in two phases in Nuapada, with an investment of ₹1,050 crore and potential employment generation of 1,400. Larsen and Toubro Limited will establish a green energy equipment manufacturing unit in Ganjam, with an investment of ₹5,000 crore and potential employment generation of 700. Together, these projects will strengthen Odisha’s capabilities in semiconductor materials, energy storage, electrolyser systems and other green energy technologies, supporting the State’s transition towards advanced and sustainable manufacturing. Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and e-SAF Project in Kendrapada Jiribam Solar Power Private Limited will establish a facility in Kendrapada for manufacturing Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Green Methanol and Electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF). The project involves an investment of ₹3,000 crore and has potential to generate 1,000 employment opportunities. The project will further strengthen Odisha’s clean-energy value chain and support the development of emerging green fuel and sustainable energy manufacturing capabilities in the State. L&T to Establish Advanced Manufacturing and Shipbuilding Facilities Larsen and Toubro Limited will establish an Integrated Advanced Fabrication & Manufacturing Complex in Ganjam, involving an investment of ₹2,100 crore and potential employment generation of 1,000. L&T will also establish a Shipbuilding, Ship Repair Complex in Ganjam, with an investment of ₹1,000 crore and potential employment generation of 700. The approval will expand Odisha’s footprint in advanced engineering and maritime manufacturing. Major Healthcare Investment in Khordha Adani Foundation will establish a 1,000-bedded multi-super-speciality hospital in Khordha. The project involves an investment of ₹2,150 crore .The project has potential to generate 1,700 employment opportunities. Tata Steel to Strengthen Mineral-to-Metal Logistics Infrastructure In Jajpur, Tata Steel Limited will establish a 7 MTPA Iron Ore Grinding Unit with slurry pipeline. The project involves an investment of ₹3,329 crore and has potential to generate 287 employment opportunities. The project will strengthen the mineral-to-metal value chain and logistics infrastructure, supporting efficient movement and processing of iron ore for the Kalinga Nagar industrial region. Chemical, Textile and Automobile Investments Add to Sectoral Diversity Grasim Industries Limited will establish a Basic Chemical Products Manufacturing Plant in Ganjam with an investment of ₹1,425 crore and potential employment generation of 1,600. Talcher Gasifier and Chemicals LLP will establish a facility in Dhenkanal for the Chemical Manufacturing Unit, involving an investment of ₹1,750 crore and potential employment generation of 1,300. In Kalahandi, Leaomax Textile Private Limited will establish a composite textile mill, with an investment of ₹1,200 crore and potential employment generation of 2,700. Chiripal Poly Films Limited will establish an OHT tyre manufacturing unit in Bhadrak, involving an investment of ₹1,125 crore and potential employment generation of 1,500. These projects will further diversify Odisha’s industrial base and strengthen its capabilities across chemicals, textiles, manufacturing and automobile-related industries. “The scale and diversity of investments approved in the 46th HLCA reflect the growing confidence of investors in Odisha and the transformation of our industrial landscape. From data centres, artificial intelligence and semiconductors to green energy, advanced manufacturing, steel, healthcare and emerging industries, Odisha is creating new engines of growth while strengthening its traditional industrial base. Our focus is not only on attracting investment, but also on creating quality employment, building future-ready infrastructure and ensuring that the benefits of industrialisation reach different regions of the State. We will continue to provide a transparent, responsive and investor-friendly ecosystem to make Odisha a preferred destination for both domestic and global investors” said Mohan Charan Majhi, while addressing the 46th meeting of the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA). The geographical spread, together with the diversity of sectors, reflects the State Government’s focus on expanding investment opportunities beyond conventional industrial clusters and promoting balanced regional industrial development. 46th HLCA: Key Highlights: 📌Indicator Approved Projects 📌Projects 27 📌Total Investment ₹2,47,115.70 crore 📌Employment Potential 50,162 📌Districts 15 📌Data Centre, ITES & AI Investment ₹1,42,941 crore 📌Power & Renewable Energy ₹54,287.70 crore 📌Steel & Steel Downstream ₹14,000 crore 📌Lab-Grown Diamond/Gemstone ₹10,680 crore 📌Green Energy Equipment ₹6,050 crore The 46th HLCA approvals underline a shift in the composition of Odisha’s investment pipeline, with digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy storage, green hydrogen and advanced manufacturing emerging alongside the State’s established strengths in steel, power and industrial manufacturing. The investment proposals are expected to expand production capacity, strengthen value chains, create employment and deepen Odisha’s integration with emerging national and global industrial opportunities. The approvals also complement the State’s broader investment-facilitation framework, under which HLCA serves as the high-level clearance mechanism for large projects. Aligned with the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’ and Odisha’s goal of ‘Samruddha Odisha by 2036’, the State Government continues to focus on building a diversified, technology-driven and employment-oriented industrial ecosystem under the spirit of Team Odisha. Sl.No Project Name Project Description Project Cost (Rs in Crores) Employment (Potential) Sector District 1 High Density Data Centre Limited Integrated Datacentre Park 1,04,550 1,000 IT, ITES, Datacentre Khordha 2 HCL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED AI Optimized Data Centre 14,257 385 IT, ITES, Datacentre Khordha 3 SICSEM PVT LTD Manufacturing facility of Silicon Carbide wafers and Gallium nitride 2,078 1,200 Semiconductor Khordha 4 DHOLAKIA LAB GROWN DIAMOND PRIVATE LIMITED Lab grown diamond manufacturing unit 4,500 3,750 Gemstone Khordha 5 Greenlab Diamonds LLP Lab grown diamond manufacturing unit 2,500 3,000 Gemstone Khordha 6 NEORGANIC DIAMONDS PRIVATE LIMITED Lab grown diamond manufacturing unit 1,600 1,000 Gemstone Ganjam 7 RUNGTA MINES LTD Expansion of its Integrated Steel Plant 9,000 12,000 Steel & Steel Downstream Sundaragada 8 SHAKAMBHARI ISPAT & POWER LIMITED Integrated Steel Plant with Cement plant and captive power plant 5,000 5,000 Steel & Steel Downstream Sundaragada 9 CHIRIPAL POLY FILMS LIMITED OHT Tire Manufacturing unit 1,125 1,500 Automobiles and Auto-components Bhadrak 10 Grasim Industries Limited Chemical Products Manufacturing Plant 1,425 1,600 Chemical and Petrochemicals Ganjam 11 NLC India Limited Thermal power plant of 3200 MW 34,763.51 4,100 Power & Renewable Energy Debagada 12 NLC India Limited Thermal power plant of 1080 MW 11,604.19 1,000 Power & Renewable Energy Anugola 13 BEKEM INFRA PROJECTS PRIVATE LIMITED Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant 4,020 45 Power & Renewable Energy Rayagada 14 Sri Avantika Contractor (I) Limited Pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant 3,900 155 Power & Renewable Energy Koraput 15 JIRIBAM SOLAR POWER PRIVATE LIMITED Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Green Methanol & Electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel (e-SAF) manufacturing facility 3,000 1,000 Green Hydrogen and its Derivatives Kendrapada 16 ADANI Foundation 1000 Bedded Multi-super Speciality Hospital 2,150 1,700 Healthcare Khordha 17 Nouveau Diamonds LLP Lab grown diamond manufacturing unit 1,080 500 Gemstone Khordha 18 Supreme green diamonds Private Limited Lab grown diamond manufacturing unit 1,000 600 Gemstone Khordha 19 Leaomax Textile Private Limited Composite textile mill 1,200 2,700 Textiles & Apparel Kalahandi 20 Sentraforge AI Ltd AI Data Center and Global Capability Center 22,634 2,320 IT, ITES, Datacentre and AI Puri 21 Aare Solar Pvt Ltd Establishment of advanced LFP Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Assembly Plant 1,050 1,400 Green Energy Equipment Nuapada 22 RKD Construction Private Limited Datacentre facility 1,500 220 IT, ITES, Datacentre and AI Katak 23 Tata Steel Limited 7 MTPA Iron Ore Grinding Unit with Slurry Pipe Line 3,329 287 Infrastructure Jajpur 24 Larsen and Toubro Limited Green Energy Equipment Manufacturing Unit 5,000 700 Green Energy Equipment Ganjam 25 Larsen and Toubro Limited Integrated Advanced Fabrication & Manufacturing Complex 2,100 1,000 Mechanical and Electrical Capital Goods Ganjam 26 Larsen and Toubro Limited Shipbuilding, Ship Repair Complex 1,000 700 Shipbuilding, Ship-repair Ganjam 27 Talcher Gasifier and Chemicals LLP Chemical Manufacturing Unit 1,750 1,300 Chemical and Petrochemicals Dhenkanal 2,47,115.70 50,162 Post navigation Sunia Celebrated in Puri: ଶ୍ରୀମନ୍ଦିର ଶ୍ରୀନହରରେ ସୁନିଆଁ ନୀତି, ଗଜପତି ମହାରାଜାଙ୍କ ପ୍ରଚଳିତ ହେଲା ୭୧ ଅଙ୍କ
