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Industrial Regions of Odisha by ODMEY

Odisha's industrial landscape features major hubs like Rourkela-Jharsuguda and Angul-Talcher, focusing on steel, aluminum, and power generation. Emerging areas such as Gopalpur-Chatrapur and Dhamra-Bhadrak are developing port-based and agro-processing industries. The state's initiatives aim to diversify its industrial base, enhancing manufacturing and service sectors alongside its rich mineral resources.

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Industrial Regions of Odisha by ODMEY

Odisha's industrial landscape features major hubs like Rourkela-Jharsuguda and Angul-Talcher, focusing on steel, aluminum, and power generation. Emerging areas such as Gopalpur-Chatrapur and Dhamra-Bhadrak are developing port-based and agro-processing industries. The state's initiatives aim to diversify its industrial base, enhancing manufacturing and service sectors alongside its rich mineral resources.

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Industrial Regions of Odisha

Major Industrial Hubs


1. Rourkela-Jharsuguda Industrial Region
• Major Industries:
o Steel manufacturing (Rourkela Steel Plant)
o Aluminum smelting (Vedanta Aluminum)
o Thermal power generation
o Cement production
• Key Features:
o Proximity to iron ore, coal, and limestone deposits
o First integrated steel plant of India at Rourkela
o Supported by Hirakud Dam for water and power
o Well-connected by rail and road networks
• Major Companies: SAIL, Vedanta, TRL Krosaki, OCL India
2. Angul-Talcher Industrial Belt
• Major Industries:
o Coal mining (Talcher coalfields)
o Aluminum (NALCO)
o Thermal power generation (NTPC)
o Steel manufacturing (Jindal Steel & Power)
• Key Features:
o One of India's largest coal mining regions
o Abundant bauxite reserves supporting aluminum industry
o Major power generation hub
o Developing as a steel manufacturing center
• Major Companies: NALCO, NTPC, Jindal Steel & Power, MCL (Mahanadi
Coalfields)
3. Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Paradip Industrial Corridor
• Major Industries:
o Port-based industries
o Petrochemicals (IOCL Paradip Refinery)
o Fertilizers
o Food processing
o IT and services in Bhubaneswar
• Key Features:
o Access to Paradip Port for imports/exports
o Proximity to state capital
o Well-developed infrastructure
o Emerging IT and education hub
• Major Companies: IOCL, PPL (Paradip Phosphates), Tata Steel SEZ, Infosys, TCS

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4. Kalinganagar Industrial Complex


• Major Industries:
o Steel manufacturing
o Metal fabrication
o Engineering products
• Key Features:
o Planned steel hub with multiple integrated steel plants
o Proximity to iron ore mines and Paradip Port
o Designated as National Investment & Manufacturing Zone
o Focus on downstream steel industries
• Major Companies: Tata Steel, Jindal Stainless, VISA Steel, Neelachal Ispat Nigam
Emerging Industrial Areas
5. Gopalpur-Chatrapur Industrial Region
• Major Industries:
o Ferro alloys
o Titanium dioxide (from beach sand minerals)
o Chemical industries
o Glass manufacturing
• Key Features:
o Proximity to Gopalpur Port
o Access to beach sand minerals
o Developing industrial park
o Special Economic Zone
• Major Companies: Tata Steel SEZ, IREL, ATC Glass
6. Sambalpur-Bargarh Industrial Area
• Major Industries:
o Cement production
o Textiles (especially handlooms)
o Agro-based industries
o Small-scale engineering units
• Key Features:
o Proximity to limestone deposits
o Traditional textile center
o Developing transportation hub
o Agricultural produce processing
• Major Companies: ACC Cement, various textile units
7. Dhamra-Bhadrak Industrial Zone
• Major Industries:
o Port-based industries
o Seafood processing
o Logistics and warehousing

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o Proposed petrochemical investments


• Key Features:
o Access to Dhamra Port
o Relatively new industrial region
o Focus on export-oriented units
o Strategic location on east coast
• Major Companies: Adani Ports, various seafood processing units
Specialized Industrial Clusters
8. Khurda-Tapang Industrial Area
• Major Industries:
o Railway coach manufacturing
o Engineering industries
o Defense manufacturing
o Small and medium enterprises
• Key Features:
o Home to Integral Coach Factory
o Rail connectivity
o Proximity to Bhubaneswar
o Ordnance factory presence
• Major Companies: Indian Railways, Defense PSUs
9. Jajpur-Kalinga Nagar Industrial Complex
• Major Industries:
o Chrome and ferro alloys
o Stainless steel
o Mineral processing
• Key Features:
o Rich chromite reserves
o Developing as stainless steel hub
o Complementary to Kalinganagar steel complex
o Focus on mineral-based industries
• Major Companies: Jindal Stainless, VISA Steel, FACOR
10. Rayagada-Koraput Industrial Pocket
• Major Industries:
o Paper and pulp
o Aluminum processing (NALCO Damanjodi)
o Cement
o Agro-processing
• Key Features:
o Bauxite mining region
o Forest-based industries
o Coffee processing

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o Tribal region development focus


• Major Companies: JK Paper, NALCO, various agro-industries
Odisha's industrial landscape is primarily shaped by its abundant mineral resources, with a
strong focus on metal industries (steel, aluminum, ferro alloys), power generation, and
mineral processing. Recent initiatives like the "Make in Odisha" conclave and improvements
in logistics infrastructure are helping diversify the industrial base to include more
manufacturing, petrochemicals, and service industries.

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