Joint Business Session Between Ministry Of External Affairs And Government Of Odisha On Investment Opportunities In Odisha

The Government of Odisha hosted a successful joint business session as part of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2025, with over 650 delegates in attendance at Hotel Swosti Premium. The event highlighted Odisha’s strategic initiatives and investment opportunities, focusing on its transformative growth trajectory.

The session commenced with a welcome address by the Chief Secretary of Odisha, followed by a promotional video, “Transforming Odisha – Opportunities Unlocked.” Thereafter, the Principal Secretary of the Industries Department outlined Odisha’s investment potential across key sectors, emphasizing the state’s investor-friendly ecosystem.

The Hon’ble Minister of Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education, Government of Odisha, detailed the state’s robust industrial infrastructure and its ambitious Make in Odisha initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable industrial development.

The Hon’ble Minister of External Affairs, Government of India, delivered a compelling keynote address, focusing on the 3Ts – Trade, Technology, and Tourism – as critical drivers of Odisha’s growth. He lauded Odisha’s rich natural and cultural advantages, which position the state as a hub for global trade, a fertile ground for technological innovations, and a premier tourism destination. He emphasized the state’s role in aligning with India’s broader vision of economic and technological self-reliance, urging stakeholders to leverage Odisha’s competitive strengths to enhance global trade partnerships and promote innovation-led growth.

In his address, the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha presented the state’s visionary roadmap of Samriddha Odisha 2036 leading to Viksit Bharat 2047. He elaborated on how Odisha can act as a fulcrum for the Purvodaya Vision, which seeks to drive the eastern India’s emergence as an industrial and economic powerhouse. The Chief Minister highlighted Odisha’s strategic focus on industrialization, its commitment to inclusive growth, and its ambition to be a global leader in key sectors such as mining, metals, chemicals, tourism, and renewable energy. Calling upon the Odia diaspora and global investors, he emphasized the collaborative role they could play in Odisha’s transformative journey. He also invited all the delegates to Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 to be held on 28^th-29^th January 2025 at Bhubaneswar.

The session concluded with a vote of thanks by the Managing Director of IPICOL, who acknowledged the vibrant discussions and reiterated the state’s dedication to becoming a global investment destination.

This event showcased Odisha’s determination to unlock its potential and foster meaningful partnerships for its future growth, placing it firmly on the global map for investment, innovation, and development. This event is expected to act as a pre-cursor to the upcoming Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 and will attract more global participation and investments during the conclave.