<h1>Odisha Approves Rs 6,117 Crore Investments, Creating 17,000 Jobs in Biofuel, Shipbuilding, Food Processing Sectors</h1> The Odisha government has approved investment proposals totaling Rs 6,117 crore, potentially creating over 17,000 jobs across 19 projects in 10 sectors, including biofuel, shipbuilding, and food processing. Major investments include a Rs 900-crore biocoal plant, an Rs 868-crore pipeline project, and a Rs 306.50-crore data center. Other notable projects involve a vaccine manufacturing unit, specialty chemicals plant, and shipbuilding yard. The investments span 11 districts, with significant developments in Sambalpur, Khurda, and Jagatsinghpur. These initiatives aim to bolster industrial growth and employment, enhancing Odisha's economic landscape.