Odisha gives green signal to $33M investment in textile sector
By yash chouhan 2026-03-19 11:59:47
Odisha clears US $33 Million in Investments for Garments, Technical Textiles
The Odisha government has approved 23 industrial investment proposals worth Rs. 4,510.65 crore (US $486 million), a move expected to generate more than 10,122 jobs across 11 districts in the state.
The proposals were cleared at a meeting of the State-level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA), chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg, underscoring the state’s continued push to attract large-scale industrial investments and boost employment.
Labour-intensive sectors, particularly garments and technical textiles, featured prominently among the approved projects. Sonaselection India Ltd is set to establish a garment manufacturing unit in Khurda with an investment of Rs. 130 crore (US $14.03 million), which is expected to create 1,858 jobs. Meanwhile, Alphatex Pvt Ltd will develop a technical textile manufacturing facility in the same district, investing Rs. 180 crore (US $19.43 million) and generating approximately 1,050 employment opportunities.
The approvals reflect Odisha’s strategic focus on labour-intensive industries and infrastructure development, aimed at driving inclusive economic growth and enhancing job creation across multiple regions.
