Odisha’s Textile Boom Creates Thousands of Jobs, Drives Industrial Growth

Bhubaneswar, Apr 9 (BNP): Odisha is witnessing a major boost in its textile and apparel industry, with significant investments creating thousands of new employment opportunities. A recently inaugurated project, with an investment of around ₹750 crore, has already generated jobs for over 5,800 youth. On Wednesday, the foundation stone for another unit of Page Industries was laid in Bhubaneswar, with a ₹258 crore investment expected to create 3,500 more jobs. The ceremony also marked the inauguration of an MAS India clothing factory in Bhubaneswar.

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The Chief Minister highlighted that the state government is focusing on weaving and apparel industries, where relatively low investments can generate high employment, especially for women. By promoting skill development, industrial growth, and women’s empowerment, Odisha aims to establish new apparel units across districts like Khordha, Cuttack, and Ganjam, boosting the local economy.

During the event, the Chief Minister interacted with young professionals from Salepur and Mayurbhanj working in Tamil Nadu’s textile industry to understand their expertise and work practices. The Minister of Handlooms, Textiles, and Handicrafts, Pradeep Bal Samant, appreciated the government’s commitment to leveraging industry for job creation and skill development, calling Odisha’s textile growth a “golden chapter” in the state’s industrial progress.

Officials added that with multiple investment proposals amounting to nearly ₹7,800 crore under active consideration, the state is accelerating the expansion of its textile and apparel sector, creating opportunities for local talent, reducing unemployment, and positioning Odisha as a hub for sustainable industrial growth.