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Odisha CM inaugurated industrial projects worth over Rs 2k cr

2022-01-15

For boosting industrial activities in the state of Odisha and generating employment, CM Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated two industrial projects and performed the groundbreaking for 11 projects.

These industrial projects include a cement manufacturing facility, three ethanol plants, a logistic park, steel expansion projects, and a 5-star resort.

These projects will provide employment opportunities to over 3,200 people in Odisha. The companies, including Tata Steel, Swosti Premium, Greentech Bioenergy and Coastal Biotech, are promoting these projects.

The first project to be inaugurated is a cement grinding facility of 1.5 metric tonnes per annum at KNIC, Jaipur, by Jaipur Cement worth Rs 400 crore. It will provide employment opportunities to over 214 people.

The second project that was inaugurated is a biodegradable tableware manufacturing facility at Growth Centre, Balangir, by Swosti Ecowares, worth Rs 9.03 crore. This project will provide employment opportunities to over 49 people.

Odisha aims to strengthen its position and remain a leading state in the coming years, with innovation, infrastructure, dedication and best technology backed by Ease of Doing Business for investors.

During the inauguration ceremony, officials, including Chief Secretary Suresh Chandra Mahapatra, Development Commissioner P K Jena, Secretary to CM V K Pandian, and Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of different departments were present.

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