New Delhi: The Odisha government’s two-day investment outreach in Delhi-NCR, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, generated investment proposals worth Rs 66,392 crore, with the potential to create 54,135 employment opportunities.
The investment outreach brought together leading investors and industry representatives through high-level meetings, sector-focused roundtable discussions and a visit to the Haier manufacturing facility in Noida.
The Engineering Goods Manufacturing Roundtable, organised in association with the Indian Industries Association, discussed opportunities for manufacturing, industrial infrastructure, ancillary development and supply-chain integration in Odisha.
The Textile and Apparel Roundtable with Noida industry representatives, organised in association with the Noida Apparel Export Cluster, focused on textile and apparel manufacturing, export opportunities, skilled workforce and employment-intensive investments.
The Aluminium Ancillary and Downstream Roundtable, organised in association with NALCO, explored opportunities to expand aluminium value addition, downstream manufacturing, ancillary industries and MSME participation in Odisha.
These one-on-one discussions provided a direct platform for industry leaders to understand Odisha’s investment ecosystem and for the state government to understand industry requirements and facilitate future investments.
The focus was on converting industry interest into investments, strengthening manufacturing and value chains, and creating new employment opportunities for the people of Odisha.
“Odisha is ready for the Purvodaya. The response from industry during these two days has been very encouraging. We have received investment proposals of around Rs 66,392 crore, with the potential to create 54,135 employment opportunities. This has been a successful investor outreach and reflects the growing confidence of industry in Odisha. Under the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the leadership of the Double Engine Government, we are committed to taking Odisha’s industrial growth to the next level,” CM Majhi said.
Industries mimister Sampad Swain said the response from industry in Delhi-NCR reflects the growing confidence in Odisha’s investment ecosystem.
“Our priority is to facilitate investors, strengthen sector-specific value chains and create more employment opportunities for the people of Odisha. We are working to ensure that the investment interest generated through these engagements is converted into projects on the ground and contributes to the State’s long-term industrial growth.”
The strong response from industry can be gauged from investment proposals across multiple sectors.
* Total investment proposals: Rs 66,392 crore, with potential employment generation of 54,135.
* MoUs signed: Total number 38, amount Rs 64,703 crore, with potential employment of 46,071.
* Investment Intention Forms (IIFs): Rs 1,689 crore, with potential employment of 8,064.
