Bhubaneswar, 20/12: Odisha is ready to become India’s growth engine. Odisha Investors Summit is a platform for building long-term partnerships. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said this while addressing the industry leaders at the Odisha Investors Summit held in Hyderabad. The Chief Minister said that Odisha is being established as an investment destination through policy stability, competitive costs and an easy governance structure. A total of Rs 67,000 crore investment proposals have been received at the event. This is likely to create 56,000 jobs in the state. Out of the Rs 67,000 crore investment proposals, a total of 13 MoUs were signed with a potential investment of Rs 27,650 crore. This will create 15,905 employment opportunities. In addition, investment proposals worth Rs 31,131 crore have been received. This is likely to create 40,000 employment opportunities. The event witnessed a surge in interest in key and emerging sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, renewable energy devices, textiles, electronics, IT, data centers, advanced manufacturing and allied industries. The Chief Minister said that the Odisha Investors Summit was organized with the aim of establishing direct contact with the industry leadership, showcasing the diverse industrial landscape of Odisha and prioritizing and accelerating investment in emerging sectors.
Drawing attention to the changing landscape of India’s industrial growth, the Chief Minister said that Odisha has emerged as a major destination under the national vision of the East. Industries Minister Sampada Chandra Swain said, “The strong response to the Odisha Investors Summit is a testament to the confidence in Odisha’s policies and governance model. The state is committed to ensuring effective implementation, continuous engagement and ease of access for investors.”

