Bhubaneswar, January 28: Odisha is gearing up to establish a slew of industries, according to State Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia.
Key Points
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Utkarsh Odisha Conclave aims to boost state's industrial potential
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Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate investment summit
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Global investors and leaders to discuss Odisha's economic opportunities
This announcement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Odisha, where he'll inaugurate the Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025. Khuntia expressed pride in the Prime Minister's repeated visits to the state, emphasizing Odisha's potential for growth and development.
"We are very proud that repeatedly the Prime Minister is coming to Odisha...In future, we are going to establish a number of industries in Odisha and right now we are going to sign the MoA. In the future, Odisha will develop more," Khuntia told ANI.
The Utkarsh Odisha - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar, the flagship Global Investment Summit, being hosted by the Government of Odisha, aims to position the state as the anchor of the Purvodaya vision as well as a leading investment destination and industrial hub in India.
Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate the Make in Odisha Exhibition which highlights the achievements of the state in developing a vibrant industrial ecosystem. The two-day conclave will be held from 28th to 29th January. It will serve as a platform for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to converge and discuss the opportunities Odisha offers as a preferred investment destination.
The conclave will host CEOs and Leaders' Roundtables, Sectoral Sessions, B2B meetings, and Policy Discussions, ensuring targeted engagement with investors across the globe.
Later in the day, at around 6 pm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 38th National Games in Dehradun. It is being hosted in Uttarakhand during its Silver Jubilee year and will be held in 11 cities across eight districts of Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14.
As per the release, 36 states and one union territory will participate in the National Games. Over 17 days, competitions for 35 sports disciplines will be held. Among these, medals will be awarded for 33 sports, while two will be exhibition sports. Yoga and Mallakhamb have been included in the National Games for the first time. More than 10,000 athletes from across the country will participate in the event.