New Delhi, August 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has successfully concluded a two-day investment outreach campaign in the Delhi-NCR region. During this initiative, the state received investment proposals totaling ₹66,392 crores, which are expected to create approximately 54,135 job opportunities.
The investment campaign, led by the Chief Minister, included high-level meetings with major companies and industry representatives, sector-specific roundtable discussions, and a visit to the manufacturing plant of Haier in Noida. The primary goal of this campaign was to convert industrial interest into actual investments, strengthen the manufacturing sector, and generate new employment opportunities in Odisha.
On the second day of the visit, Chief Minister Majhi toured the Haier manufacturing plant in Noida. He engaged in discussions with senior officials and technical experts, inspecting production processes and systems.
Discussions also took place regarding investment opportunities in electronics, consumer products, supply chains, and ancillary industries in Odisha.
The Chief Minister stated, “Odisha is creating an industrial environment where industries can thrive, generate employment, and create long-term value. Our goal is not just to attract investment but also to strengthen the local supply chain and create new opportunities for the youth.”
Following the visit to the Haier plant, the Chief Minister held individual meetings with leaders of various industry groups in Noida. These discussions focused on investment, expansion plans, industry-specific needs, and the necessary support for establishing businesses in Odisha.
Additionally, several regional roundtable meetings were organized. The Engineering Goods Manufacturing Roundtable discussed prospects in production, industrial infrastructure, ancillary industries, and supply chain development.
The Textile and Apparel sector meeting addressed textile manufacturing, exports, skilled workforce, and employment-based investment opportunities.
Meanwhile, the Aluminum Downstream and Ancillary Industries Roundtable emphasized value addition in the aluminum sector, increasing participation of downstream industries, and MSMEs.
Throughout the two-day investment campaign, the state received significant investment proposals from various sectors. The total investment proposals amounted to ₹66,392 crores, with a potential for 54,135 jobs. Furthermore, 38 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) were signed, which will facilitate an investment of ₹64,703 crores and create approximately 46,071 jobs.
Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi expressed that the positive response from the industry during these two days is highly encouraging.
He remarked, “Odisha is fully prepared for ‘Uday’ (rise). We have received investment proposals worth around ₹66,392 crores, which could lead to 54,135 job opportunities. This investment campaign has been successful and reflects the growing confidence of the industry in Odisha.”
The state’s Industry Minister, Sampad Chandra Swain, noted that the response from the industry in Delhi-NCR indicates increasing confidence in Odisha’s investment climate.
He stated, “Our priority is to provide support to investors, strengthen regional value chains, and create more job opportunities for the people of the state. We are ensuring that this interest in investment translates into real projects.”
According to the government, during the Delhi-NCR tour, 46 high-level meetings and over 208 industry dialogues were conducted. This has revitalized Odisha’s prospects in engineering, manufacturing, textiles, aluminum, electronics, and other emerging sectors.
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