BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday inaugurated the state-of-the-art manufacturing unit of Waytrack India Private Limited at Infovalley-II.
Addressing the gathering, the chief minister expressed pride that a state enterprise has emerged as one of India’s leading players in smart infrastructure and AI-driven solutions. He said that Waytrack India has established itself as the country’s fourth-largest weighbridge manufacturer, calling it a matter of pride for the state.
Majhi said Odisha is undergoing a major transformation beyond its traditional mining-based industries as sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, textiles and pharmaceuticals are now driving the state’s “new economy”. According to him, projects worth nearly Rs 2.8 lakh crore have been grounded recently, with the potential to generate over two lakh employment opportunities. He reiterated the government’s vision to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047.
The chief minister credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Purvodaya initiative for accelerating development in eastern India. He said that the state government is facilitating industries through plug-and-play infrastructure and empowering district collectors with greater decision-making authority to fast-track industrial investments.
Majhi launched a scathing attack on the opposition parties, particularly Congress, for defeating the amendment bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday. He termed their stand unfortunate and injustice to women. He asserted that women across India will not forgive those who hindered efforts to ensure one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures.
Speaking on the occasion, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development minister Gokulananda Mallik described MSMEs as the backbone of the Indian economy and thanked the state government for facilitating easy access to land and loans for small industries.
Cooperation Minister Pradeep Bal Samanta also praised the government’s proactive support for MSMEs. The event was attended by Waytrack India managing director Pradeep Kumar Nayak among others.