Bhubaneswar: Creating a new record, the State has attracted investment worth Rs 12.89 lakh crore during the two-day long Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.
Addressing a press conference here on the valedictory of the Conclave, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the business summit has been a great success. The event witnessed an unprecedented gathering of industry leaders, global delegates, investors, and policymakers.
The conclave received an overwhelming response with a total of 145 investment-related Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed, paving the way for transformative industrial projects and partnerships in Odisha, the Chief Minister said.
MoUs worth Rs 12.89 Lakh crore of investment received across various sectors such as chemicals & petrochemicals, textiles, mining and metallurgy, renewable energy, IT/ITeS, tourism, and food processing, he said.
The CM said these investments are expected to generate over 8.94 Lakh job opportunities, creating a significant socio-economic impact and ensuring inclusive growth across the State.
Apart from the MoUs signed, 448 investment intention forms with an investment value of Rs 3.84 Lakh Crore were received with an employment potential of 3.92 lakh jobs.
The Utkarsh Odisha Conclave has been a huge success with the state receiving a total of 593 projects with an investment of Rs 16.73 Lakh Crore and employment potential of 12.88 Lakh across over 20 sectors, he added.
The conclave attracted delegates from over 16 countries, including representatives from the Partner Countries – Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia – further strengthening Odisha’s position as a global investment destination.
By inaugurating this conclave yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his unwavering support to Odisha.
The Prime Minister was himself present and gave his guarantee ( Modi Ki Guarantee) for investments in Odisha. He has extended absolute support to us in making a Samruddha Odisha by 2036 and making it a growth engine of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
In a double engine government, he has played his role expected of him. This has taken us closer to the goal of becoming one of the top five economies of the country.