BHUBANESWAR: Carrying forward his push to position Odisha as India’s next major industrial growth engine, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday held a high-impact investors’ roadshow in Ahmedabad.
Addressing over 500 business representatives on the first day of his three-day tour to the state, Majhi said, “Gujarat has been powering India’s west. And, Odisha is now ready to power India’s east, offering scale, speed and strategic access to the next frontier of growth.”
Pitching the state as a long-term competitive destination for industry, the chief minister said, “We are here with a clear message that 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.”
Majhi chaired 26 one-on-one meetings with investors spanning textiles, chemicals, logistics, renewable energy and food processing. Several companies expressed intent to explore investments, particularly in port-led manufacturing, textile parks and green energy, official sources said.
Two sectoral roundtables, including one on textiles, emerged as key platforms for structured engagement. At the textile roundtable, the chief minister highlighted synergies between Gujarat’s established ecosystem and Odisha’s emerging capabilities.
Industry leaders discussed supply chain integration, export competitiveness and policy incentives, while state officials outlined facilitation mechanisms, including faster clearances and plug-and-play industrial infrastructure.
“From Jagannath temple to Dwarkadhish temple, our states are linked by enduring ties. Gujarat leads in textiles and Odisha is rising with skilled manpower and strong policy support,” Majhi said and added that with a long coastline and operational ports, Odisha offer direct access to the Bay of Bengal and the Indo-Pacific corridor, creating a strong platform for trade and connectivity.
Majhi said, “Investors come where there is trust-in intent, in systems and in leadership. In Odisha, we ensure that intent translates into action through transparency and timely delivery.”
Minister for Industries Sampad Chandra Swain said 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.