Odisha Cabinet approves Kalyani Group's ₹17,250 crore manufacturing complex in Dhenkanal
The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on 31 January 2026 approved the Kalyani Group's ₹17,250 crore integrated automotive, aerospace and defence components manufacturing complex at Gajamara in Dhenkanal district.
Summary
The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on 31 January 2026 approved the Kalyani Group's proposal for an integrated automotive, aerospace and defence equipment-components manufacturing complex at Gajamara in Dhenkanal district, with an estimated investment of ₹17,250 crore. The complex will cover about 1,100 acres and include a speciality steel unit by Kalyani Steels, a super-alloy project by Saarloha Advanced Materials and a casting and forging unit by Bharat Forge. It was approved under special provisions of Odisha's Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022.
Key facts
- Date
- 31 January 2026
- Investment
- ₹17,250 crore
- Location
- Gajamara, Dhenkanal district, Odisha
- Area
- About 1,100 acres
- Units
- Kalyani Steels (speciality steel), Saarloha (super alloys), Bharat Forge (casting and forging)
- Policy
- Special provisions of IPR 2022
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which district of Odisha will the Kalyani Group's ₹17,250 crore manufacturing complex, approved by the state Cabinet on 31 January 2026, come up?
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Correct answer: A — Dhenkanal
The complex will be built over about 1,100 acres at Gajamara in Dhenkanal district.
Under which policy's special provisions did the Odisha Cabinet approve the Kalyani Group complex in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022
The project was approved under special provisions of Odisha's Industrial Policy Resolution 2022.