ODISHA Odisha Investors’ Meet at Hyderabad 40 Meetings Held, 350 Delegates Attended CM Invites Industrialists to MIO-2022 Will Build New Relationships; Strengthen Old Relationships with All of You Need Collaborative Effort of Government, Industry, & People to Ensure Consistent Growth Be A Partner in Odisha’s Phenomenal Growth Story- CM
Hyderabad, October 17, 2022 ( PratyushaBureau): Inviting top industry leaders at Hyderabad Investors’ Meet today, Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik told them, “we want to build new relationships and strengthen our old relationships with all of you. We want you all to be a partner in Odisha’s phenomenal growth story. We need your support and cooperation to ensure that this year’s event is grander in outlook and a resounding success in its outcome.” Odisha, in collaboration with FICCI- the National Industry Partner for Make in Odisha Conclave’22, hosted the Odisha Investors’ Meet in Hyderabad today.
After successful roadshows in Mumbai and Bangalore, this was an equally fruitful meet was held today in Hyderabad which witnessed about 40 Government to Business meetings with participation by 350 delegates. Exhorting the esteemed guests to come and explore Odisha, the hon’ble Chief Minister said, “As we enter into a new era of industrialization propelled by advancements in technology and a philosophy of sustainability, we require a collaborative effort between the government, industry and people to ensure consistent growth.”
Extending warm greetings to the dignitaries, Shri Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister said, “Odisha is one of the fastest growing economies in India and has consistently grown above the national average in the last decade and a half. We are fast emerging as a major industrial destination in India because of our natural resource advantage and strategic location. Odisha’s abundant natural resources, skilled and productive human resources, progressive policies, and strong result-oriented governance provide a unique ecosystem. Today, Odisha is ranked among the top states in India in terms of live manufacturing investments and has been accorded the achievers status in the recently released ease of doing business ratings by the Government of India.” He further said, “The Make in Odisha Conclave’22 with Business Leadership Talks, Sectoral Sessions, Start-up Session, and Women Entrepreneurship Sessions, along with Cultural Programs offers an array of action spread over 5 days for investors and the public.”
Speaking on start-ups, he spoke about the establishment of O-Hub and Odisha Innovation Fund, “We have established Odisha Start-up Hub (O-Hub) in Bhubaneswar to provide a world-class incubation and co-working facility to state-based Startups. We have also set up the Odisha Youth Innovation Fund to support grassroots innovations, which are essentially technological solutions and the development of successful business models by youths in different sectors.” The Chief Minister highlighted the states’ two decades of stable governance, its position in the Ease of doing Business ranking, competitive cost of doing business, the impact of investment facilitation, best-in-class incentives, and highly skilled human resources, which helped the state achieve a distinct competitive advantage over others. He also talked about the various industrial parks and regions the Government of Odisha had developed to provide best-in-class facilitation to investors across sectors. He mentioned that the markets in Eastern and North-Eastern India were on a faster growth trajectory than other parts of the country and Odisha provides industries with the best facilities to set up units to cater to these markets.
Concluding his address and extending a hearty invitation to the dignitaries attending the meeting Chief Minister said “The Make in Odisha Conclave’22 (MIO’ 22) will be held in Bhubaneswar from 30th November to 4th December 2022. I would request all the dignitaries and Industry leaders present here to kindly participate in Make in Odisha Conclave’22 and be a partner in this transformational journey of Odisha.” He further said, “MIO’22 aims to provide a platform for industry leaders from across the world to discuss a roadmap for industrial development in the coming years. A humble beginning was made in 2016, which saw a footfall of 18,500 and received over 120 investment intents valued at over Rs. 2 Lakh Crore. In 2018, we hosted the 2nd edition which raised the bar even higher, receiving an influx of 45,000 visitors, and investments worth over Rs. 4 Lakh Crore.” Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Shri Patnaik, met several senior industrialists across sectors to discuss their plans for Odisha and personally invited them to the Make in Odisha Conclave’22.
