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Odisha Reports Rs 1.67 Lakh Crore in Investment Proposals After Hyderabad, Kolkata Roadshows

Officials cast the outreach as a pivot to technology-led industries with employment gains expected after projects are implemented.

Overview

  • The state said the one-month tally of investment proposals totals Rs 1.67 lakh crore, reflecting interest generated by recent investor outreach.
  • Proposals were reported at Rs 67,000 crore from the Hyderabad meet in December 2025 and Rs 1,00,000 crore from the Kolkata event in January 2026.
  • Authorities estimate the proposals could yield about 1.46 lakh jobs after implementation, underscoring the early-stage nature of the commitments.
  • Six sector-specific roundtables drew 123 company leaders, highlighting focus areas such as IT/ITES, aerospace and defence, textiles, metal ancillary, plastics and chemicals, and life sciences.
  • The government also announced three new skill centres in Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur and Berhampur and emphasized ports, air links, roads and plug-and-play parks including SEZs for investors.