BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi declared the dawn of a new industrial era in the state during the inauguration of India’s first Flat Rolled Products (FRP) Aluminium Unit at Hindalco Industries’ Aditya Aluminium plant in Lapanga, Sambalpur district.
Speaking at the event on Tuesday, Majhi highlighted how Odisha is surging ahead with industrial projects worth nearly Rs 20 lakh crore. ‘Once these initiatives are operational, they will create around 15 lakh new jobs, transforming the state’s economic landscape,’ he stated.
The Rs 26,996 crore project is expected to generate 5,012 direct jobs, bolstering downstream manufacturing and opening fresh livelihood opportunities in the region. Majhi praised western Odisha’s evolution from forested farmlands to a global manufacturing hub, symbolizing confidence, discipline, and entrepreneurship.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister lauded workers as the true architects of Odisha’s industrial success. ‘Your dedication ensures uninterrupted production and relentless progress,’ he said.
Majhi emphasized that true development is measured not by investments or announcements, but by tangible changes in people’s lives—jobs for youth, security for families, and improved education and healthcare.
Focusing on western Odisha’s rise as a global industrial center, he outlined priorities: local job creation, strengthening MSMEs, promoting value-added and green manufacturing, and ensuring every family, village, and youth benefits from industrial growth. He urged the public to wholeheartedly welcome industries.
Later, in Rourkela, Sundargarh district, Majhi inaugurated the 25th edition of Enterprise Odisha 2026 by CII. The expo showcases leading companies’ capabilities, innovations, and growth stories, positioning Odisha as an investment hotspot.
The evening featured a cultural program and Rourkela’s first drone show, celebrating western Odisha’s rich heritage alongside its industrial strides.