Odisha CM Announces 12,000 Police Jobs & Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investments to Boost Security & Industry

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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a massive recruitment drive to fill over 12,000 vacant posts in the police department, reinforcing the state’s commitment to strengthening law and order. The decision follows high-level discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, where key issues such as countering Naxalism, implementing new criminal laws, and modernizing policing were deliberated. 

Boosting Police Infrastructure & Crime Control 

Upon his return from Delhi, CM Majhi outlined a series of measures aimed at enhancing public safety and law enforcement efficiency. These include: 

• 12,000 new police recruitments to bolster security forces. 
• 20 new cyber police stations and a state-of-the-art Odisha Cyber Crime Command Center to combat digital offenses. 
• Forensic vehicles to be deployed in every subdivision for swift evidence collection. 
• Dedicated Crime Scene Officers in all police stations to ensure professional handling of investigations. 
• 2,000 new traffic police personnel to streamline road safety and congestion management. 

The state is also intensifying its crackdown on Naxalism by leveraging modern technology such as drones, surveillance systems, and interceptors. A specialized striking force of ex-servicemen will be formed, with three new battalions dedicated to anti-Maoist operations. 

New Criminal Laws & Central Support 

The implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) was a key discussion point during the meeting with Amit Shah. The Union Home Minister lauded Odisha’s efforts in maintaining law and order and assured full central support for further initiatives. 

Industrial Boom: Rs 1.03 Lakh Crore Investments & Job Creation 

Beyond security, CM Majhi highlighted Odisha’s rapid industrial growth, with 13 agreements and 15 investment proposals secured during his Delhi visit, totaling Rs 1.03 lakh crore in potential investments. These are expected to generate 95,195 jobs, with major highlights including: 

• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) MoU: A staggering Rs 58,042 crore investment, creating 24,000 jobs in the petrochemical sector. 
• Partnerships with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Petronet LNG, positioning Odisha as a petrochemical and chemical hub. 
• HCL Technology’s interest in setting up a campus in Odisha, following CM’s visit to their Noida office. 

Majhi emphasized that these developments will spur downstream industries, boost port-led economic growth, and provide vast employment opportunities for Odisha’s youth. 

A New Era for Odisha 

The CM expressed optimism about the state’s future, stating that the new government is committed to fostering a business-friendly environment while ensuring robust security infrastructure. With strategic policing reforms and unprecedented industrial investments, Odisha is poised for transformative growth in the coming years. 
"Our focus is on safety, development, and employment—ensuring Odisha emerges as a leading state in both security and industrial progress,"* Majhi affirmed.