Mumbai: On the second day of a two-day roadshow in Mumbai, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today said Odisha is fast becoming an industrial powerhouse and his government is focused on building robust industrial infrastructure, and ensuring a whole-of-government approach to enable ease and speed of doing business.
Addressing a special session on investment opportunities in Odisha, the Chief Minister said, “I am proud to declare that Odisha, India’s Best Kept Secret, is now ready to be explored.”
Odisha is right at the heart of this resurgence, playing a crucial role in powering India’s growth engine. Odisha, on the Eastern Coast of India, has always attracted people of all faiths and religions to the Abode of Lord Jagannath, he said.
“We are a land with a rich maritime history that spans centuries. Our state has been at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. It has a glorious heritage, and is well known to the global community for its handicrafts, handlooms, temples, pristine beaches, and rich biodiversity,” Shri Majhi pointed out.
Today, he said, Odisha is poised to become a modern hub of industrial and economic activity. It is ready for business. And the State government is fully committed to ushering in a new era of industrial development.
“We are focused on creating new opportunities, new jobs, and a new Odisha. We aim at being Utkarsh by achieving excellence in every field. Our transformation journey is not limited to resource-based industries anymore. Our state is now transitioning swiftly to sectors that are skill driven,” the CM stated.
He said the State has been witnessing rapid growth in industries like IT, electronics manufacturing, textiles, food processing, chemicals, petrochemicals and renewable energy, all contributing to a future where Odisha leads the nation.
In the last 100 days after assuming the office, the BJP government has taken up initiatives like development of garment manufacturing clusters, food processing parks, and multimodal logistics hubs. These initiatives will surely strengthen Odisha’s position in the global supply chain, he added.
Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain emphasized Odisha’s strategic advantages and said Odisha, with its rich heritage and strategic location on India’s eastern coast, is poised for transformation into a modern industrial hub.
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja set the context with an opening address, followed by a detailed presentation by Industries Principal Secretary Hemant Sharma utlining the State’s industrial strengths and opportunities. Odisha’s comprehensive infrastructure plan, world-class Skilling Ecosystem, and strategic location were key talking points.
On the second day of Chief Minister Majhi’s visit to Mumbai, the roadshow concluded with an interactive session where he shared insights into Odisha’s transformative vision for industrial growth. He underscored the state’s investor-friendly policies and laid out the roadmap for the Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, inviting global investors to explore the unique opportunities that Odisha offers.
With the successful completion of the Mumbai roadshow, more than 500 attendees, including business leaders, witnessed Odisha’s potential to attract investment. Odisha has laid a strong foundation for what is expected to be a landmark investment summit. The Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 promises to attract top global businesses and secure major investments across key sectors, cementing Odisha’s reputation as a premier industrial and innovation hub.