Odisha Unveils Master Plan to Become Eastern India’s Leading Industrial Hub

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has presented a major roadmap to transform the state into the most industrially developed state in Eastern India. Addressing the CII Eastern Regional Council Conference held in Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister announced major reforms in the state’s industrial policy along with the launch of the ambitious ‘Go East’ platform aimed at accelerating inclusive industrial growth.

Under the Go East initiative, the state government will establish a high-level special task force to fast-track investment projects and ensure smoother implementation. A dedicated ‘Go Swift’ module will also be introduced to enable real-time monitoring and tracking of investment proposals and approval processes.

The Chief Minister said the initiative will encourage maximum investment in Odisha’s border districts and help create new industrial growth centres across the state. He also informed that amendments have been made to the Industrial Policy Resolution-2022, which will open up new opportunities for setting up non-mineral-based industries in 15 key districts, including economically backward regions such as Balangir, Kalahandi, Nuapada, Kandhamal, Boudh and Gajapati.

Highlighting Odisha’s future growth potential, Majhi said India’s economic expansion had largely depended on western and southern corridors for decades, but the next major chapter of the country’s development story would be written in Eastern India. He stated that the government’s vision is to connect ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’ with ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ and make Odisha one of the most investment-friendly destinations in the country.

The Chief Minister revealed that since June 2024, the Odisha government has approved around 477 projects involving investments of nearly ₹9.5 lakh crore, which are expected to generate employment opportunities for around 6 lakh people.

Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain also stressed the importance of youth empowerment and skill development for industrial growth. Earlier, Industries Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma presented Odisha’s industrial progress and investment achievements before CII members.

The conference was attended by senior government officials, industry leaders and representatives, including EPICOL Managing Director Aboli Sunil Naravane, CII Eastern Regional Vice Chairman Rudra Chatterjee and Odisha Council Chairman Anil Kumar Singh.