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Odisha’s second industrial revolution takes flight: CM unveils Rs.40,000 crore vision

Bhubaneswar, Apr 8 (UNI) Declaring the dawn of a transformative era, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that Odisha has embarked on its second industrial revolution, marking a decisive shift from promise to tangible prosperity.
At a major event held in Bhuinpur under Begunia in Khordha district, the Chief Minister inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 36 industrial projects worth an impressive Rs.40,811 crore. The initiative underscores the state government’s strong commitment to rapid industrialization and timely execution.
Out of these, 25 projects saw foundation-laying ceremonies, while 11 projects were formally inaugurated, collectively expected to generate over 59,000 employment opportunities.
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