Odisha Fast Emerging as ‘Manufacturing Hub of Eastern India’: Naveen

Bhubaneswar: Underlining the emergence of Odisha as a top investment destination, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that the State is fast emerging as the ‘Manufacturing Hub of Eastern India’.

While launching 14 industrial projects entailing an investment of Rs 1537.07 crore with employment opportunities to 3773 persons, the Chief Minister said that his government’s stable policy and facilitating environment has enabled the growth of industries in the State.

Naveen said, “The implementation of ease of doing business reforms and facilitation provided by various Departments have ensured that businesses continue to grow in the State”
Assuring his government’s support to industries, he said, “We have always endeavoured to provide a hassle-free and smooth doing business environment for the investors in Odisha”.

Even in these difficult times of COVID-19, the state has attracted major investments and continues to enjoy the trust of investors. Today’s event, where we are launching new industrial projects in diverse sectors ranging from renewable energy, food processing, waste management etc. is a proof of our efforts in attracting investments across different sectors, he added.

The Chief Minister has launched 14 industrial projects in State out of which 3 projects were inaugurated and 11 witnessed the ground-breaking.

All these units attract a combined investment of 1537.07 Crore and will generate employment for 3773 persons. The three inaugurated projects have an investment of Rs. 436 Crore and the other 11 units will have an investment of 1100 Crore.

These projects are in diverse sectors ranging from textile, apparel, fertiliser, renewable energy, food processing, waste management.