Odisha secures Rs 66,392 crore investment proposals during Delhi outreach
Bhubaneswar, Aug 8 (IANS) Odisha has secured investment proposals worth Rs 66,392 crore, with the potential to create 54,135 employment opportunities during the state government’s two‑day investment outreach in Delhi.
Led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the two‑day investment drive concluded successfully on Saturday. Following the Odisha Food Pro 2026, the outreach brought together leading investors and industry representatives through high‑level one‑on‑one meetings, sector‑focused roundtable discussions and a visit to the Haier manufacturing facility in Noida.
The engagements focused on translating industry interest into investments, strengthening manufacturing and value chains, and creating new employment opportunities for the people of Odisha.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), the two‑day outreach resulted in investment proposals across multiple sectors. A total of 38 MoUs were signed worth Rs 64,703 crore, with potential employment of 46,071, while the state received Investment Intention Forms (IIFs) worth Rs 1,689 crore, with potential employment of 8,064.
On the second day of the visit, Chief Minister Majhi visited the manufacturing facility in Noida, where he interacted with senior company officials and technicians and reviewed the company’s manufacturing processes and systems.
The visit provided an opportunity to understand advanced manufacturing practices and explore potential opportunities for strengthening Odisha’s manufacturing ecosystem, particularly in electronics, consumer durables, supply chains and ancillary industries.
Majhi said, “Odisha is building an ecosystem where industries can grow, create jobs and build long‑term value. Our focus is not only on attracting investment, but also on creating employment, strengthening local supply chains and opening new opportunities for the youth of Odisha. We want investors to see Odisha as a reliable and long‑term partner for growth.”
Majhi held a series of one‑on‑one meetings with senior industry leaders in Noida, discussing investment opportunities, expansion plans, sector‑specific requirements and the support needed to establish and scale businesses in Odisha.
The Chief Minister also participated in focused roundtable discussions with industry representatives across key manufacturing sectors. The Engineering Goods Manufacturing Roundtable discussed opportunities for manufacturing, industrial infrastructure, ancillary development and supply‑chain integration in Odisha.
Concluding the outreach, Majhi said, “Odisha is ready for the Purvodaya. The response from industry during these two days has been very encouraging. We have received investment proposals of around Rs 66,392 crore, with the potential to create 54,135 employment opportunities. This has been a successful investor outreach and reflects the growing confidence of industry in Odisha. Under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of the Double Engine Government, we are committed to taking Odisha’s industrial growth to the next level.”
–IANS grm/dan