Bhubaneswar: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Odisha State Council Thursday announce JSW Steel President Anil Kumar Singh has taken office as the Chairman for the year 2026-27. Tata Steel SEZ Managing Director Manikanta Naik, has been elected as the Vice Chairman for the same term.
Anil Kumar Singh emphasized CIl Odisha remains committed to catalysing sustainable economic growth and development in Odisha through augmentation of infrastructure, strengthening the industrial ecosystem, and promoting inclusive social development. CIl envisions Odisha as a globally competitive hub recognized for innovation, inclusivity, and resilience, with a vision to foster job creation, enhance industrial productivity, and promote social well-being in the State by 2036.
Cll will also focus on key growth drivers including Tourism, Innovation & Technology-based Economy, Agriculture, Irrigation & Horticulture, Metals & Mining, Manufacturing, Port-led Development, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Freight and Multi-Modal Logistics, Women-led Growth Human Capital Development, Empowerment of Tribal and Vulnerable Groups, Healthcare and Nutrition, Arts, Heritage & Sports, Energy Transition, Disaster Resilience, and Climate Change.
Manikanta Naik reiterated the Council’s continued commitment to undertake initiatives for women empowerment and entrepreneurship development through the CII Indian Women Network (CIWN). To improve industrial productivity and competitiveness, Cl WN will organize training programmes and workshops on GST, GEM, Total Quality Management (TQM), and export documentation.
