Odisha Fast Emerging as a Fulcrum of Trade, Commerce and Industrialization in Eastern India: CM Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is fast emerging as a fulcrum of trade, commerce and industrialization in Eastern India and the Bay of Bengal region, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday.

Addressing the FICCI National Executive Council Meeting, the Chief Minister said that the Odisha Government aims at empowering the women of the state to be model entrepreneurs and leaders through Mission Shakti.

The CM said, “We are moments away from the start of the third edition of the Make in Odisha Conclave. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank FICCI and all its members for their support towards the Make in Odisha Conclave’22”.

Explaining that Odisha has a strong partnership with FICCI, Naveen said that the State Government hopes to build on the success of this conclave and continue to work together in near future towards bringing in investment and prosperity to Odisha.

The CM also lauded the women entrepreneurship initiative in FICCI FLO, especially the engagement with Mission Shakti.

“It’s heartening to see a vibrant women entrepreneurship initiative in FICCI FLO, especially the engagement with Mission Shakti. Through Mission Shakti, our goal is to empower the women of our state to be model entrepreneurs and leaders. I would request the FICCI FLO team to work closely with the Mission Shakti Department to develop strategies for further strengthening the entrepreneurship ecosystem at the grassroots while at the same time creating opportunities for local women entrepreneurs to reach out to the global markets”, the Odisha CM added.

The CM urged the FICCI to promote Odisha as a destination of choice for the investor community through all channels.