Odisha Accelerates EV Future with ₹300 Crore Plant in Khordha

Key Points
₹300 crore investment by Sanak Auto Corporation for EV manufacturing in Khordha.
Annual production target of 10,000 electric vehicles.
145 direct jobs from the EV plant; 8,200 total employment across 18 new projects.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 21: In a major boost to Odisha’s industrial landscape, Sanak Auto Corporation Limited has announced the establishment of a state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Khordha district.
The company plans to invest ₹300 crore in the facility, aiming to produce 10,000 EVs annually and generate significant employment opportunities.
The proposal received approval from the Odisha government’s 139th Single Window Clearance Authority (SWCA) meeting, which also paved way for 17 other projects across various sectors. Collectively, these 18 projects will bring in a whopping ₹4,515 crore investment to the state and are expected to create employment for over 8,200 youth.
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The upcoming EV plant by Sanak Auto Corp is poised to be a game-changer for the region. Apart from boosting the local economy, it will also contribute to India’s clean mobility mission. The plant will directly create 145 jobs and indirectly support many more through ancillary industries and services.
Odisha’s proactive industrial policies and streamlined
approval mechanisms have made it an attractive destination for investors. The
state government continues to prioritize sustainable development, employment
generation, and technological advancement through such initiatives.