Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 11 (ANI): Odisha Cabinet on Monday approved ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha‘ scheme under which measures will be taken to augment rural infrastructure, leading to accelerated growth as well as to promote, preserve and protect the Jagannath culture and tradition of the state, an official release stated.
Under the scheme, 4,000 crore will be allocated from the state budget for the effective implementation of the scheme, the release informed further, adding that it is among several proposals that got the Cabinet nod on Monday.
After the Cabinet’s decision, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, “This scheme has the vision of a New Odisha, Aspirational Odisha, Modern Odisha, while retaining the essence, the soul and the spirit of Odisha.” According to state government sources, the Budget this year proposed to set aside Rs 4,000 crore under the scheme this fiscal.
“Odisha has always been rooted in its culture, tradition and history. Odisha is the land that gave Jagannath culture to the world. A culture that is based on universal love, service and equality. It is based on inclusiveness and embraces everyone, irrespective of caste and community,” said the CM.
“In a historic move to preserve our Jagannath culture – protect our local places of worship, sites of historical significance and to provide amenities for our pilgrims and visitors — every Gram Panchayat can take up work up to Rs 10 lakh. It is important for our future generations that they be preserved and protected. And who better to do this important work than our Panchayati Raj Institutions through Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha,” the CM added.
“Our villages need internet connectivity, playgrounds, science parks for the youth. They need training facilities, work hubs and skill centres for rural entrepreneurs, especially women. We need to Bridge the gap in education infrastructure, provide banking facilities, build digital infrastructure and take up other modernisation works. This scheme will support panchayats to take up these works,” Patnaik added.
All original works — from village temple restoration to building futuristic digital infrastructure — can be taken up under ‘Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha‘. “It will herald a new Odisha — modern, dynamic and responsive — for our youth, our women and children, entrepreneurs, farmers and tribals. This scheme will usher in Odisha with secure roots and powerful wings,” the official statement added. (ANI)
Odisha: SLSWCA approves 11 projects worth Rs 3266 Cr; to generate 9,146 employment opportunities
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], July 10 (ANI): State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) of Odisha Government on Monday has approved 11 industrial projects worth approximately Rs 3266 Crores, read a press statement from the Odisha Government. As per the state government, the approved industrial projects will generate 9,146 employment opportunities for the people of Odisha.
Projects across diverse sectors like Metal Downstream and Ancillary, Chemicals, Food Processing, Agro Processing, Plastics, Textiles Apparel, IT & ESDM, and Renewable Energy received approvals in the 119th SLSWCA. The approved projects will be set up across various parts of the State including Balasore, Bolangir, Kalhandi, Khurda, and Jajpur Districts. “Odisha has consistently been a leader in the mining and metallurgy sector owing to its natural resource advantage. However, in the last few years, due to concerted efforts by the Government of Odisha, the State has been able to broad-base its industrial ecosystem,” the statement added.
Odisha has attracted one of the leading multinational companies in the food-processing sector in the form of Nestle India Limited. Nestle will be setting up a food processing unit with an investment of over Rs 890 crores providing employment to over 800 people. In the Textiles & Apparel sector, M/s. Colortone Garments Pvt Ltd (a subsidiary of First Step Baby-Wear), the 2nd largest baby-wear manufacturer in India is setting up an integrated apparel manufacturing facility along with 1.2 MW Rooftop captive solar power plant with an investment of over Rs 200 crores providing employment to over 4820 people.
Similarly, a marquee name in the chemicals sector, Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited also receives approval to set up their first chemical manufacturing unit in Odisha with an investment of over Rs 980 crores providing employment to over 1400 people.
Odisha is also becoming a major investment destination for companies in the plastics sector and three key projects were approved in this sector during the 119th SLSWCA. IDVB Recycling Operations Pvt Ltd. is setting up a new unit of recycled pet flakes and recycled per resin products having an annual capacity of 63,000 MT with an investment of Rs 318 Crores providing employment to over 240 people.
Purv Packaging Pvt Ltd is setting up a new manufacturing unit for Plastic caps, Pet preforms and other allied products, having an annual capacity of 1,017.70 Million Pcs with an investment of Rs 152 Crores providing employment to over 133 people. RDB Rasayans Ltd is setting up a new manufacturing unit for Flexible intermediate bulk containers & other allied products, having an annual capacity of 6,000MT with an investment of Rs 59 Crores providing employment to over 390 people.
While Odisha remains the leader in the production of Steel, Stainless Steel, Alumina and Aluminium, it is also emerging as the leader in the metal downstream and ancillary sector. This claim was further strengthened today when the SLSWCA approved another two projects in the Metal Downstream and Ancillary sectors.
The projects of Beekay Utkal Steel Private Limited and IFGL Refractories Limited were approved which aim to provide employment to more than 350 people of Odisha with an investment of over Rs 260 Crores. IFGL Refractories Limited, one of the country’s leading refractory manufacturers, is setting up its 2nd unit in the State, while Beekay Utkal Steel Private Limited, a leading metal downstream company, is setting up its 3rd unit in the state.
In the IT & ESDM sector, the committee gave a nod to 1 project, by Nisum Consulting Private Limited with an investment of INR 200 crores. The company proposes to set up a software development centre facility which will provide employment opportunities to over 640 people in Odisha. (ANI)
