The Adani Group has announced a major investment of Rs 33,081 crore in Odisha, spanning three large-scale infrastructure projects focused on digital infrastructure, energy security, and manufacturing. The announcement was made by Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) during the groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony of 36 industrial projects in Khordha.
The combined initiatives are expected to generate approximately 9,700 direct and indirect jobs, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to Odisha’s vision of becoming a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2047.
Data Centre to Drive Digital Economy
The first project is to build a data center in Bhubaneswar’s Info Valley. The cost will be Rs 800 crore. The facility will support new technologies like AI, cloud computing, and digital governance, which will create about 200 high-end jobs.
“This project is not a building full of servers. It is going to be Odisha’s claim on the digital economy, the infrastructure through which AI, cloud computing, and digital governance will flow for decades to come,” Adani said.
Thermal Power Plant to Strengthen Energy Security
The second and largest project is a thermal power plant near Cuttack, with an investment of Rs 30,181 crore. The plant is expected to generate around 7,000 jobs and enhance power reliability for industries, households, and MSMEs.
“Growth without reliable power is growth that stalls. This plant will bring stability to the grid, security to industries, and predictability to millions of households and MSMEs whose future depends on consistent electricity,” he noted.
Cement Unit to Boost Infrastructure Development
The third project is a cement manufacturing unit near Cuttack, involving an investment of Rs 2,100 crore and expected to create about 2,500 jobs. The facility aims to support infrastructure development across the state.
“Today we do the same, but the material is cement. This plant will ensure that Odisha builds its own future with its own hand from its own earth,” Adani stated, referencing the region’s historic legacy of construction.
Long-Term Commitment to Odisha’s Growth
Karan Adani emphasized that the Group’s investment reflects strong confidence in Odisha’s economic trajectory.
“Taken together, these projects are a statement of belief… that the next chapter of India’s industrial rise will be written here,” he said.
Highlighting the state’s strengths, he added, “Odisha is no longer a state in transition but one that clearly understands its direction and growth path.”
Adani also underscored that the Group sees itself as a long-term partner in Odisha’s development, citing the state’s resources, workforce, and ongoing governance reforms as key enablers of sustained growth.
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