Ahmedabad: “Gujarat has powered India’s west. Odisha is now ready to power India’s east offering scale, speed, and strategic access to the next frontier of growth. For industries looking ahead, Odisha presents not just an opportunity, but a long-term competitive advantage.”
With this message, the Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Majhi, addressed the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow, here on Tuesday, marking a significant step in the State’s national outreach to position Odisha as a preferred destination for next-generation industrial growth under the vision of Purvodaya.
The first day of the Chief Minister’s visit to Gujarat witnessed strong participation from industry leaders, business associations, and institutional stakeholders, reflecting growing confidence in Odisha’s evolving industrial ecosystem. Addressing a gathering of more than 500 industry representatives, the Chief Minister emphasized that India’s next phase of economic expansion will be stronger and more balanced with the rise of eastern India, placing Odisha at the centre of this transformation.
“We are here with a clear message Odisha is ready for the next chapter of India’s industrial growth. We invite industry to explore, invest, and grow with us as we build a future-ready industrial ecosystem,” he stated.
The delegation included Minister for Industries Sampad Swain, Chief Secretary Ms. Anu Garg, and ACS Industries, Home and I&PR Hemant Sharma.
The roadshow was marked by focused engagements and two sectoral roundtables, including a Textile Round Table, and direct interactions with industry leaders, enabling meaningful dialogue on investment opportunities, policy support, and facilitation mechanisms. The Chief Minister also chaired 26 one-on-one meetings, reflecting Odisha’s commitment to responsive governance and investor-centric engagement. Discussions spanned a wide range of sectors, highlighting the State’s growing capabilities across both established and emerging industries.
During sectoral interactions, particularly in textiles, the Chief Minister said, “Gujarat has long been a leader in textiles, and Odisha is emerging strongly with a supportive ecosystem, skilled workforce, and policy-driven growth.”
Odisha Industries Minister Sampad Swain stated that Odisha is steadily positioning itself as a future-ready industrial hub, supported by strong infrastructure, port-led logistics, stable policies, and a facilitation-driven approach aimed at enabling sustainable and inclusive growth.
