Odisha's High-Level Clearance Authority has approved seven industrial projects totaling ₹55,783 crore, projected to create over 14,500 jobs. The investments span sectors like steel, rare earth manufacturing, semiconductors, and renewable energy, with major projects including a ₹35,000 crore steel plant by Saffron Resources in Dhenkanal and a ₹12,000 crore titanium dioxide unit by Jindal Poly Films in Ganjam. The approvals aim to strengthen the state's economy and prepare it for future growth.