Vedanta group announces Rs 1 lakh crore investment drive in Odisha; targets 50,000 jobs

Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal announced plans for a Rs 1 lakh crore investment drive in Odisha. The investments will focus on aluminium, mining, refining, and downstream manufacturing to enhance industrial activity. Agarwal emphasized the need for faster land allocation and government clearances to advance these projects. The proposed expansion in Jharsuguda could create around 50,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly.