Odisha approves Rs 447.93 billion investments
Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: January 9, 2025
The Odisha government has approved five industrial projects worth Rs 447.93 billion.
This includes:
Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (Rs 87.43 billion)
Inox Solar Limited (Rs 40 billion)
ACME Cleantech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Rs 40.5 billion)
Tata Steel Limited (Rs 261.75 billion)
Himadri Green Technologies Innovation (Rs 18.25 billion)
These projects align with Odisha’s focus on clean energy and industrial growth, with plans to boost local employment and strengthen the state’s role in the renewable energy sector.
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