Hyderabad: Odisha’s Honorable Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday asserted that Odisha is poised to become India’s growth engine, underlining the State’s strong emphasis on long-term investment partnerships and sustainable industrial development. Addressing business leaders and industry captains at the Odisha Investors’ Meet in Hyderabad, honorable Chief Minister said the event reflected the State’s clear investment intent and pro-industry vision.
The high-profile investors’ meet witnessed investment commitments worth ₹67,000 crore, which are expected to generate nearly 56,000 employment opportunities across Odisha. As part of the event, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth ₹27,750 crore were signed for 13 industrial projects, while investors also expressed investment interest amounting to ₹39,131 crore.
Strong Interest Across Key Sectors
The Honorable Chief Minister said significant interest was seen across several priority sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, electronics, information technology, textiles and advanced manufacturing. He attributed the strong response to Odisha’s policy stability, competitive cost structure and investor-friendly governance framework, which have helped position the State as a preferred destination for domestic and global investors.
“Odisha offers a predictable policy environment, robust infrastructure and a responsive administration. Our government is fully committed to ensuring ease of doing business and creating a conducive ecosystem for industries to grow and succeed,” CM Majhi said.
Industry Engagements and Vision for Growth
On the sidelines of the meet, the Chief Minister held round-table discussions with industry leaders from the pharmaceutical, life sciences, metals, manufacturing and energy sectors, exploring opportunities for collaboration, expansion and value addition.
“We have garnered around ₹70,000 crore of investment in just one-and-a-half days for Odisha. This momentum will significantly boost industrialization in the State. Odisha will be among the top five economies in the country,” CM Majhi said, expressing confidence in the State’s growth trajectory.
Part of a Larger Investment Outreach
The Odisha Investors’ Meet in Hyderabad forms part of the State government’s broader investment outreach strategy aimed at attracting quality investments, accelerating industrial development and creating large-scale employment opportunities.
With strong investor confidence and sustained policy support, the Odisha government believes the State is well-positioned to play a leading role in India’s economic growth story.
