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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Proposes 'Two-Coast Strategy' for India's Growth

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has called for a "two-coast strategy" to drive India's next phase of industrial growth. He emphasized that the East Coast will play a defining role in India's economic expansion. During a visit to Gujarat, he urged industry leaders to integrate operations across both seaboards. The CM also highlighted that Odisha has approved 433 investment proposals worth Rs 8.37 lakh crore.

Key Points: Odisha CM's Two-Coast Strategy to Boost India's Growth

  • CM Majhi proposes two-coast strategy for balanced development
  • East Coast to play defining role in India's industrial expansion
  • Odisha positioned as gateway for next wave of growth
  • 433 investment proposals worth Rs 8.37 lakh crore approved
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Odisha CM Mohan Majhi calls for 'two-coast strategy' to drive India's growth

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi calls for a two-coast strategy to drive India's industrial growth, leveraging the East Coast for balanced development.

"India's growth cannot remain one-sided. The next phase of industrial expansion must be powered by the East Coast. - CM Mohan Majhi"

Bhubaneswar, May 6

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called for a "two-coast strategy" to drive India's next phase of industrial growth, asserting that the east coast will play a defining role in the country's economic expansion.

CM Majhi, who is on a three-day visit to Gujarat, made the remarks while addressing industry leaders during his visit to Mundra Port and other industrial facilities on Wednesday.

"India's growth cannot remain one-sided. The next phase of industrial expansion must be powered by the East Coast," the CM said.

Calling for a structural shift, he proposed a 'two-coast strategy', urging industry leaders to integrate operations across both seaboards, leveraging western strength while tapping eastern opportunities.

"Balanced coastal development is essential for India's long-term competitiveness. The East Coast will play a defining role in the next decade of growth," he added.

Drawing from the scale and efficiency of India's western coastline, Majhi made a strong case for accelerating development along the eastern seaboard, positioning Odisha as a natural gateway for the country's next wave of industrial growth.

He noted that while the West Coast has emerged as a major hub for maritime trade and industrial activity, the East Coast is now at a decisive inflection point, with Odisha ready to replicate and scale similar success.

"What has been achieved on the West Coast must now be expanded on the East. Odisha offers the ecosystem, connectivity, and policy support to enable that transition," he said.

Highlighting Odisha's strategic access to Southeast Asia, East Asia, and the Indo-Pacific region, the Chief Minister emphasised its growing importance in India's global trade architecture and supply chain diversification.

The visit was led by the Chief Minister along with Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and senior state government officials. The delegation engaged with industry stakeholders, presenting Odisha's policy framework, infrastructure readiness, and facilitation-driven governance model.

As part of the visit, the delegation undertook a guided tour of Mundra Port via the Mundra Industrial Area and SEZ, covering key facilities including the Container Jetty and the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) Jetty, demonstrating large-scale cargo handling capabilities.

The delegation also passed through the West Port area and a copper manufacturing unit and visited solar cell and wind turbine component manufacturing facilities, reflecting the scale of integrated industrial development.

CM Majhi stated that the Odisha government has approved 433 investment proposals worth Rs 8.37 lakh crore, while 148 projects worth Rs 2.86 lakh crore have already been grounded.

"In Odisha, investment intent is translating into implementation with speed and scale," he said.

He further underlined opportunities across logistics, chemicals, petrochemicals, and downstream manufacturing, supported by expanding infrastructure and industrial ecosystems.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting proposal from CM Majhi. I've seen how Mundra Port transformed Gujarat's economy, and replicating that on the East Coast could be a game-changer for India's trade. The numbers he mentioned - 433 investment proposals worth Rs 8.37 lakh crore - sound impressive, but implementation is key. Let's see how many of those grounded projects actually create jobs for Odisha's youth.
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Kavya N
As someone from Odisha, I'm cautiously optimistic. We have the minerals, we have the coastline, and now we need the vision and execution. The CM is right that India's growth cannot be one-sided. But I hope this doesn't mean more pollution for our coastal communities. The environment impact assessment should be non-negotiable. Balance between growth and sustainability should be the real mantra for this two-coast strategy. 🌏
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Michael C
Smart thinking by the Odisha CM. India's East Coast has enormous potential - from Paradip to Visakhapatnam to Chennai. If they can create a connected industrial corridor similar to what Gujarat has, it would significantly reduce logistics costs for exports to East Asia. The visit to Mundra shows they're serious about learning from best practices. This is the kind of competitive federalism India needs.
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Rohit L
Good vision, but let's be practical. The West Coast developed because of better connectivity, deeper ports, and proximity to international shipping routes. Odisha needs massive investment in infrastructure - not just ports but also rail, road, and power. And what about the cyclones? The East Coast is more prone to natural disasters. These are real challenges that need to be addressed before we can expect companies to set up massive industrial units there. 🤔

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