Odisha CM Urges Industry Leaders to Join State’s Growth Journey; Highlights Investment Milestones

Bhubaneswar, June 8 : Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday made a clarion call to entrepreneurs, industry leaders, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, and startup visionaries to become active partners in the state’s journey toward becoming an industrial powerhouse.

Addressing a gathering of prominent business leaders ahead of his government’s first anniversary, Majhi emphasized the creation of a “Samrudha Odisha 2036,” and shared a comprehensive vision built on inclusive, aspirational, and transformative growth.

“We want industry captains and entrepreneurs to grow with Odisha. Join us in this journey of industrial resurgence,” the Chief Minister said, noting that the state government is committed to enabling faster approvals, seamless coordination, and real-time project monitoring.

Outlining his administration’s four-pronged priority strategy, Majhi announced the rollout of new policies to attract investments in emerging sectors, enhance global competitiveness, and boost the state’s industrial infrastructure. This includes the expansion of the land bank, revamping the single-window clearance system, deregulation of outdated norms, and the launch of a modern integrated project tracking platform.

Highlighting the state’s industrial achievements over the past year, Majhi noted that the Utkarsha Odisha investors’ summit marked a significant milestone. “The presence of the Prime Minister at the event made all the difference. Over 150 MoUs were signed, translating to ₹16.7 lakh crore worth of investment intent and the potential to generate 12.9 lakh jobs,” he said.

The CM revealed that 206 large projects have been approved in the past year alone—almost double the average of the last five years. These represent a cumulative investment of ₹4.5 lakh crore and potential employment for nearly 2.9 lakh people.

Further reflecting on the progress post-Utkarsha Odisha, he said 56 projects have already moved to the groundbreaking or inauguration stage, with combined investments of over ₹1.78 lakh crore and 1.1 lakh job opportunities.

Majhi added that Odisha’s industrial growth is now diversified across 20 sectors beyond its traditional strengths in mining and metallurgy. The state is witnessing investment interest in chemicals, food processing, textiles, electronics, renewable energy equipment, and tourism.

“We are building strong partnerships with industry leaders like IOCL, JSW, JSPL, Tata Steel, AMNS, Vedanta, Hindalco, and Adani,” the CM said. He also stressed the importance of port-based industrialization, citing new terminals and container facilities planned along the Paradip-Dhamra-Gopalpur coastal corridor.

“As we complete one year in office, we reflect with pride on our achievements and remain committed to building a future of opportunity, prosperity, and growth,” Majhi concluded.