The Deaprtment of Industries of GoO, provides a number of incentives & concessions to new industries such as concessional land, sales tax exemption, entry tax exemption, concessions in power tariff etc. Odisha has a well developed & institutionalised support system already in place in order to help the potential investor. The State Government is committed to facilitate the process of industrialization to achieve sustainable development and generation of employment. Odisha offers tremendous investment opportunities in the areas of mineral based industries agro processing, value addition of forest products, tourism, fisheries, IT and ITES and power generation etc.

The brief description of the various supporting agencies are listed below:

Directorate of Industries

It provides the assistance for investment in small scale industries & co-ordination for providing incentives.

For details, Please log on to http://ws.ori.nic.in/diorissa

Orissa State Financial Corporation (OSFC)

An organization aimed at promoting small and medium industries the OSFC finances enterprises for fixed assets, working capital and soft loans at times of disasters and higher purchase loans.

For details, Please log on to http://www.osfcindia.com

Orissa Small Industries Corporation (OSIC)

Set up with the objective of extending support to small industries in the state, the OSIC provides raw material at a regulated cost to SSIs apart from giving them adequate marketing support.

For details, Please log on to http://www.osicltd.com

Orissa Film Development Corporation (OFDC)

This Corporation has been formed to encourage and support film makers by providing them loan facilities and also extending help through subsidy and soft loans.

For details, Please log on to http://orissagov.nic.in/publicenterprises/status.htm

Orissa Khadi & Village Industries Board (OKVIB)

The OKVIB has been formed to promote cottage and khadi based industry in the state, It supports SHGs and also rural individuals to encourage local industry. The board also helps the entrepreneurs by promoting their products at various exhibitions.

For details, Please log on to http://ws.ori.nic.in/dhorissa/hc_genpro.htm

Orissa State Cooperative handicrafts Corporation (SCHC)

The OSCHC promotes and coordinates handicraft manufacturing SHGs, ethnic groups, small institutions as well as individuals through product-sharing at different exhibitions, trade fairs and other fora. The corporation also coordinates the activities of these institutions with national handicraft promotion council for exporting of the products.

For details, Please log on to http://ws.ori.nic.in/dhorissa/hc_porissa.htm

Industrial Development Corporation of Odisha Limited (IDCOL)

Formed with the purpose of promoting industries in the public sector, IDCOL has been instrumental in the establishment of many public sector enterprises.

For details, Please log on to http://www.idcorissa.com/

Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha (IDCO)

IDCO primarily facilitates infrastructure for small/medium as well major and mega industries.

For details, Please log on to http://www.idcoindia.com

Industrial Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (IPICOL)

Apart from promoting major and mega industries in the state, the IPICL also participates in them while providing financial facilities. It is the nodal agency to facilitate the pre establishment phase of all mega industries.

For details, Please log on to http://www.ipicolorissa.com

Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation Of Odisha Limited (APICOL)

It is the promotional agency for Agro-based industry.

For details, Please log on to http://www.ipicolorissa.com/sup_organisation.html