Bhubaneswar: In a key step towards strengthening Odisha’s position as a leading industrial hub, Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi Friday unveiled the logo for the upcoming Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. Under Majhi’s leadership, the Odisha government has focused on driving economic growth through forward-looking policies, better infrastructure, and investor-friendly initiatives.
The Make in Odisha initiative reflects the state’s efforts to attract global and national investors in sectors like manufacturing, infrastructure, textiles, food processing, and technology.The Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 is the State’s main investment summit, aimed at fostering collaborations and partnerships for sustainable industrial growth. The event took place, here on Friday and was attended by deputy chief ministers Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Pravati Parida, ministers, industry leaders, industry associations, collectors of all the 30 districts along with other dignitaries and government officials. This gathering marks a new chapter in Odisha’s journey towards economic change and industrial development. The conclave is designed to highlight Odisha’s potential as an industrial powerhouse, focusing on teamwork, innovation, and sustainable growth.The ceremony began with a warm welcome by Hemant Sharma, principal secretary, industries, who detailed the State’s efforts to foster a favourable business ecosystem. His presentation underscored the government’s mission to enhance the state’s industrial competitiveness and its commitment to making Odisha the most sought-after investment destination in India. Manoj Ahuja, chief secretary of Odisha, further highlighted the ongoing improvements in ease of doing business and emphasized the government’s dedication to supporting both large industries and smaller entrepreneurs. Minister of industries Sampad Chandra Swain, in his address, shed light on the transformative journey that Odisha’s industrial sector has undertaken over the years.
The chief minister reiterated Odisha’s commitment to achieving its industrial ambitions through visionary policies, improved infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment. Majhi emphasized that the Utkarsh Odisha Conclave 2025 will be much more than an event; it will serve as a platform for action, where discussions will be transformed into partnerships and progress.The CM also outlined several ambitious initiatives his government has undertaken, including the development of MSME parks in each district, the establishment of an FDI Park, multimodal logistics parks, and new industrial corridors. These initiatives, aimed at fostering a thriving industrial ecosystem, were recognized as foundational steps towards realizing Odisha’s long-term goal of becoming a leader in India’s industrial landscape. Bhupendra Singh Poonia, MD IPICOL, also spoke.
