848 industrial projects worth Rs 21.73 lakh crore approved by Odisha govt: Minister

Bhubaneswar, Nov 24 (PTI) To make Odisha an industrial hub in eastern India, the state government has approved 848 industrial projects in different sectors with an estimated potential investment of Rs 2l.73 lakh crore, Industries Minister Pratap Keshari Deb told the Assembly on Friday.

Replying to a question of BJD member Prafulla Samal, the minister said the state government has taken some tangible steps for promotion of industries in various sectors across the state to make Odisha an industrial hub in eastern India.

As a result of these initiatives, 848 industrial projects in different sectors of industry have been approved through State Level Single Window System for establishment of industries with an estimated potential investment of Rs 2l,73,871.34 crore and estimated employment generation of 9,14,895 people, he said.