The Odisha Investors’ Meet in Gujarat has concluded with an investment potential of Rs 48,330 crore, which is expected to generate more than 67,838 employment opportunities. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the momentum gained by the state’s growth narrative during the event. He noted that these figures mark a significant milestone in Odisha’s efforts to attract large-scale industrial projects and promote economic growth.
In a statement on X, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi remarked, “Odisha’s growth story gained strong momentum during the 3-day Odisha Investors’ Meet in Gujarat. We have unlocked an investment potential of Rs 48,330 crore, expected to generate over 67,838 employment opportunities. This reflects the growing confidence of industry leaders in Odisha’s strong EoDB ecosystem, progressive governance, and the emerging narrative of the state as a preferred investment destination of India.”
The roadshow in Vadodara saw participation from over 200 industry leaders, business associations, and institutional stakeholders. The state government used this platform to showcase its vision for manufacturing-led growth, emphasizing its MSME base and the availability of skilled talent.
“The engagement reflected growing confidence in Odisha as an emerging industrial destination, Gateway to India’s Fastest Growing Trade Corridors. We showcased Odisha’s robust industrial ecosystem, investment-ready infrastructure, strong MSME base, skilled talent pool, and a clear, policy-driven vision for manufacturing-led growth,” CM Majhi highlighted on X.
Minister Majhi described the discussions as highly productive, noting that they resulted in a significant pipeline of MoUs. He emphasized that the industry’s response reinforced the trust in the state’s commitment to improving the ease of doing business.
Earlier, speaking to the media during the event, Majhi stated, “To bring investors from across the country to Odisha, we are going to different places. Today, there was significant engagement with investors in Gujarat. I have invited many companies. In the coming days, numerous industries can be established in Odisha. This is my three-day visit to Gujarat. Gujarat shares very deep ties with Odisha.”
He also referenced the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave as a key component of its current investment strategy.
“The work of taking forward Odisha, the center of eastern India, has been ongoing for the past 2 years. Last year, we organized a summit in the form of the Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave, in which the Prime Minister assured all investors that under the Modi guarantee, they should come to Odisha and invest. Over the past 2 years, MoUs have been signed for investments worth 20 lakh crore,” the Chief Minister stated.
Minister Majhi also highlighted Odisha’s geographical and natural advantages, including its extensive coastline and mineral resources, as essential factors for future industrial setups.
“We have mines, land, water, coastline, and good labor and infrastructure here. On this basis, we have promoted investment,” the Chief Minister concluded.
