Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Odisha government has approved industrial investment proposals worth ₹44,241.97 crore, paving the way for 10 major projects across eight districts and the creation of about 8,765 employment opportunities. The proposals were approved at the High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday (February 25, 2026). Bharat Forge Limited will invest ₹3,000 crore in Dhenkanal to establish an automotive, aerospace, and defence components manufacturing unit, generating 1,000 employment opportunities with an aim of positioning Odisha as a high-precision engineering destination. The semiconductor sector received a major boost with ASP Semicon Private Limited proposing a ₹4,620 crore semiconductor memory chip module plant in Khordha, expected to generate 2,500 jobs. In the rare earth segment, Magnova Private Limited will invest ₹1,050 crore in a high-performance magnet manufacturing facility, strengthening the State’s electronics ecosystem. Major projects those were discussed in HLCA included Adani Hydro Energy Twelve Limited which will invest ₹9,731.47 crore in Nayagarh. Sangamam CD Hydro Consortium will invest ₹9,000 crore in Koraput. Greenko OR01 IREP Private Limited has proposed ₹7,506.94 crore in Kalahandi, while Jindal Green PSP Two Private Limited will invest ₹3,711.56 crore in Deogarh for pumped Storage Hydro Power Plant. These pumped storage projects collectively strengthen Odisha’s long-term energy security, grid stability, and renewable integration capacity Mr. Majhi said Odisha was shifting its focus from traditional industries to emerging, technology-driven sectors such as semiconductors, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. He emphasised that timely implementation of approved projects would be key to achieving the State’s vision of “Samruddha Odisha by 2036.” He pointed out that the State government was focused not only on attracting investments but also ensuring swift execution through improved ease of doing business, service-level agreements and stronger ground-level facilitation. Published – February 26, 2026 08:50 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation PM Modi in Israel Day 2 LIVE: PM Modi to visit Holocaust memorial; hold meetings with President Herzog, Netanyahu The colours of light – The Hindu