The state is also preparing to support investments in
railway infrastructure to facilitate the evacuation of minerals and coal.
Sharma noted that hydrogen manufacturing facilities in Odisha are set to
commence production by the end of 2026.
A major shipbuilding and repair centre will be developed in partnership with
the Paradip Port Authority (PPA).
Additionally, the new ports, located at Inchuri in
North Odisha and Bahuda in South Odisha, will each have a capacity of at least
40 million tonnes. Odisha is also focusing on the technology sector, with plans
to encourage the development of data centres and global capability centers
(GCCs). The government is drafting policies for both initiatives and has
allocated 250 acres south of Bhubaneswar to establish an electronic city.
On rail
infrastructure, Sharma revealed that the Haridaspur-Paradip railway line is
being doubled under a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with state equity
involvement. The state is committed to
providing additional equity if necessary to expedite critical projects. He
added that the current railway corridors are adequate to handle the existing
coal transportation needs. These initiatives are part of Odisha’s broader
strategy to enhance industrial and infrastructure capabilities while attracting
private investment.