Industry Odisha Bureau, May 6: 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, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said while addressing investors here.
For industries looking ahead, Odisha presents not just an opportunity, but a long-term competitive advantage, he said. With this strong and forward-looking message, the Chief Minister addressed the Odisha Investors’ Meet Roadshow in Ahmedabad, 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 the more than 500 people gathering, Majhi 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 appealed to the investors.
The delegation included Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, ACS Industries Hemant Sharma, and senior officials of the Government of Odisha.
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 highlighted the deep cultural and economic connect between Odisha and Gujarat. “From the sacred land of Lord Jagannath in Puri to the revered Dwarka of Gujarat, our states share enduring cultural and civilisational ties. Gujarat has long been a leader in textiles, and Odisha is emerging strongly with a supportive ecosystem, skilled workforce, and policy-driven growth,” he said.
“Odisha is not defined by a single sector. We are building integrated industrial ecosystems that enable industries to invest, expand, innovate, and grow sustainably over the long term,” Majhi said.
Highlighting Odisha’s competitive edge, the Chief Minister emphasized: “Odisha’s geography is a strategic advantage. With a long coastline and operational ports, we offer direct access to the Bay of Bengal and the Indo-Pacific growth corridor, creating a strong platform for global connectivity and trade.”
Underscoring the State’s governance approach, he noted, “Investors come where there is trustin intent, in systems, and in leadership. In Odisha, we are committed to ensuring that intent translates into action through transparency, responsiveness, and delivery.”
The Industries Minister 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.
Following successful engagements across key cities, the Government of Odisha will continue its focused investor outreach to strengthen industry connect and accelerate industrial development. The Ahmedabad roadshow reinforces Odisha’s growing role in India’s industrial landscape, anchored in strategic location, strong governance, and a clear vision for the future.
