Ahmedabad: Addressing the Odisha Investors’ Meet roadshow in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said the state is poised to power India’s east, offering scale, speed and strategic access to the next frontier of growth.

Majhi added Odisha presents not just an opportunity for industries, but a long-term competitive advantage.

The first day of the Chief Minister’s visit to Gujarat witnessed strong participation from industry leaders, business associations, and institutional stakeholders. Addressing more than 500 people gathering, the Chief Minister emphasised India’s next phase of economic expansion will be stronger and more balanced with the rise of eastern India, placing Odisha at the centre of this transformation.

“We are here with a clear message Odisha is ready for the next chapter of India’s industrial growth. We invite industry to explore, invest, and grow with us as we build a future-ready industrial ecosystem,” he stated.

The roadshow was marked by focused engagements and two sectoral roundtables, including a Textile Round Table, and direct interactions with industry leaders, enabling meaningful dialogue on investment opportunities, policy support, and facilitation mechanisms. 

The Chief Minister also chaired 26 one-on-one meetings. Discussions spanned a wide range of sectors.
During sectoral interactions, particularly in textiles, the Chief Minister highlighted the deep cultural and economic connect between Odisha and Gujarat.

“From the sacred land of Lord Jagannath in Puri to the revered Dwarka of Gujarat, our states share enduring cultural and civilisational ties. Gujarat has long been a leader in textiles, and Odisha is emerging strongly with a supportive ecosystem, skilled workforce, and policy-driven growth,” he said.

Reinforcing Odisha’s broader industrial vision, the Chief Minister added: “Odisha is not defined by a single sector. We are building integrated industrial ecosystems that enable industries to invest, expand, innovate, and grow sustainably over the long term.”

Highlighting Odisha’s competitive edge, the Chief Minister emphasized, “Odisha’s geography is a strategic advantage. With a long coastline and operational ports, we offer direct access to the Bay of Bengal and the Indo-Pacific growth corridor, creating a strong platform for global connectivity and trade.”

Underscoring the State’s governance approach, he noted: “Investors come where there is trust in intent, in systems, and in leadership. In Odisha, we are committed to ensuring that intent translates into action through transparency, responsiveness, and delivery.”

The delegation included Minister for Industries Sampad Chandra Swain, Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Additional Chief Secretary Industries, Home and I&PR, Hemant Sharma, and senior officials of the Government of Odisha.

The Minister for Industries stated Odisha is steadily positioning itself as a future-ready industrial hub, supported by strong infrastructure, port-led logistics, stable policies, and a facilitation-driven approach aimed at enabling sustainable and inclusive growth.