Bhubaneswar, Nov. 26 -- In a significant boost to Odisha's industrial expansion and employment landscape, the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) has approved 20 new industrial projects with a combined investment of Rs 4,353 crore. The clearances were granted during the Authority's 142nd meeting, chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.

According to the government, the projects will be established across 11 districts: Angul, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Keonjhar, Khordha, Koraput, Puri, Sambalpur and Sundargarh, ensuring regionally balanced growth. Collectively, these units are expected to generate 7,815 employment opportunities, offering a major push to industrial job creation in both coastal and weste...