22 industrial projects approved at SLSWCA meeting, Rs 3,855 Crore investment set for the state

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Bhubaneswar: Investment proposals worth Rs 3,855 crore have been approved for the state. The 151st meeting of the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) has granted approval to 22 industrial projects.

The SLSWCA meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anu Garg. These proposed investments to be implemented across 12 districts namely Anugola, Baleshwar, Bhadrak, Kataka, Ganjam, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Khordha, Nayagada, Puri, Sambalpur, and Sundaragada.

The proposals include investments of Rs 1,029.91 crore in the paper and packaging sector and Rs 680 crore in the biofuel sector. Additionally, two projects worth Rs 117 crore for the drone and aerospace industry in Khordha have been approved. The tourism sector proposals include the establishment of hotels, resorts, and convention centers.

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Approval has been granted for an integrated logistics park worth Rs 209.35 crore in Ganjam, as well as a pharmaceutical manufacturing unit in Khordha.

The government expects these projects to contribute to industrial development and the creation of 7,296 local employment opportunities across 11 different sectors within the state. However, the actual realization of the proposed employment and capital investment will depend on the implementation of these projects.

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