Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Odisha has taken a major stride towards accelerating industrial growth with the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) approving seven large industrial projects involving an investment of Rs 55,783 crore. The approvals were accorded at the 43rd HLCA meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday.

The projects are expected to generate around 14,507 employment opportunities across key sectors, reinforcing the state government's focus on investment-led growth, job creation and balanced regional development.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister said the clearances reflect the government's resolve to strengthen Odisha's industrial base and make the state Atmanirbhar, in line with the vision of "S...