<h1>Government investment approvals accelerate industrial projects and job creation in Odisha ahead of Utkarsh Odisha 2025.</h1> The state authorised eight industrial investment proposals at a High-Level Clearance Authority meeting, approving projects in chemicals, green energy equipment, shipbuilding and steel that are expected to generate over 18,688 jobs across several districts. Notable approvals include a large-scale solar module and photovoltaic cell manufacturing facility in Khurda and a major polycarbonate plant in Jagatsinghpur, reflecting executive endorsement of renewable energy and heavy-manufacturing investments.