Key Points

Speaking as the chief guest at the gathering of industrialists, investors, and policymakers, Majhi emphasised the state's commitment to economic growth through collaboration between government and industry stakeholders.

Majhi said, "The Indian Chamber of Commerce hosted a summit today in Bhubaneswar on an advanced Odisha and empowering the state's growth engine. Investors from within and outside Odisha arrived there. The following day, we discussed how to make Odisha prosperous and advanced."

Majhi unveiled the government's new "36 for 36" initiative, a policy framework aimed at driving Odisha's development by the year 2036, when the state marks its 100th year of formation.

"As a chief guest, I liked the programs they organised. We discussed how the government and industrialists will collaborate further for a better Odisha. We have a vision for an advanced and prosperous Odisha by 2036. Our goal is for Odisha's economy to rank among the top 5 in India by 2036. On this basis, we have organised the 36 for 36 program to make Odisha prosperous."

Underscoring the state's 'Make in Odisha' vision, Majhi announced fresh incentives for small-scale industrialists and entrepreneurs, noting that the MSME sector currently contributes nearly 30% to the state's economic growth.

"We are on a 'Make in Odisha' vision. We will offer incentives to small-scale industrialists and entrepreneurs. We have also made guidelines and SOPs for them. The MSME sector contributes around 30% to our growth."

The CM further set a target revenue level of $500 million, he said, "In our vision for 2036, we aim to reach a revenue level of $500 million. The government will work with the industrialists on the basis of conclusions of today's discussion."

- ANI