Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- n a major boost to industrial sector in Odisha, The Vedanta Group has announced to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in the state.

Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal made this announcement during a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in the capital city here today.

"Vedanta plans to make a capital investment of around Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha in the coming days. This investment will generate over 1 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities across the state," said the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in a statement.

The state government has assured full support for these investments, including the provision of required land and other infrastructure facilities, added the CMO.

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