Odisha CM meets Spain Ambassador, discusses industrial partnerships

ANI April 19, 2025 380 views

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi met Spain’s Ambassador to discuss strategic industrial collaborations. The talks focused on renewable energy, metallurgy, and textile investments, with Odisha pitching its skilled workforce and policy advantages. Spain showed interest in Odisha’s green energy transition and mineral-based industries. The meeting set the stage for deeper bilateral economic ties.

"Odisha is India’s fastest-growing state and a hub for future-ready investments" – CM Mohan Charan Majhi
Bhubaneswar, April 19: The Ambassador of Spain to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol, met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan on Saturday to explore strategic cooperation in key sectors including renewable energy, metallurgy, textiles, and automobiles.

Key Points

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Spain keen on tech-led partnerships in Odisha’s metallurgy sector

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Renewable energy policy showcased for Spanish solar and wind firms

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Textile giants like ZARA invited to set up sourcing hubs

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Rs 90 crore refractory unit by French-Spanish firm to create 300 jobs

According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), CM Majhi highlighted Odisha's emergence as one of India's fastest-growing states and a preferred destination for responsible and future-ready investments.

In response, Ambassador Pujol appreciated the state's dynamic industrial ecosystem and expressed Spain's keen interest in building long-term, technology-led partnerships.

The discussions focused on deepening bilateral collaboration across priority sectors, such as Metallurgy and Refractory Solutions. With Odisha being India's mineral hub and home to leading steel clusters, the Chief Minister highlighted the recent investment by TIMAB Magnesium India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of the French-Spanish Groupe Roullier, as per the Chief Minister's Office.

The company is setting up a Rs 90 crore refractory manufacturing unit in Khordha, which is expected to generate over 300 jobs.

Odisha's new Renewable Energy Policy was showcased, with a call to Spanish firms like Siemens Gamesa, Acciona, and Iberdrola to explore investments in solar parks, offshore wind, and green hydrogen projects.

Chief Minister's Office noted that the Majhi emphasised Odisha's commitment to the green transition and invited Spanish expertise in floating solar and energy storage technologies.

Odisha CM invited leading Spanish apparel brands such as ZARA, Desigual, and Mango to explore sourcing hubs and joint innovation centres in Odisha's integrated textile parks. The state's skilled workforce and proactive policy framework were presented as key advantages.

The meeting reaffirmed Odisha's commitment to building high-value partnerships with Spain and laid the foundation for a new chapter of industrial, technological, and cultural collaboration between the two regions.

Among others, Additional Chief Secretary to CM, Shri Nikunj Bihari Dhal, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Shri Satyabrata Sahoo and Additional Chief Secretary (Industry) Shri Hemant Kumar Sharma were present in the meeting.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is such a positive development! Odisha has so much potential in renewable energy. Hope to see more Spanish companies investing in solar and wind projects here. 🌱
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Rahul M.
While I appreciate the industrial partnerships, I hope the government ensures these projects benefit local communities too. Sometimes foreign investments don't trickle down to the people who need it most.
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Sanjay P.
Great move! Odisha's textile sector could really boom with Spanish collaborations. Imagine Zara manufacturing units here - that would create so many jobs!
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Ananya T.
The refractory manufacturing unit is a smart investment. Odisha's mineral resources + Spanish technology = perfect match! Hope this is just the beginning of many such partnerships.
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Mohit S.
I'm cautiously optimistic. We've seen many MoUs signed but implementation is key. The government should share regular updates on how these discussions translate to actual projects and jobs.
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Deepika R.
Love the focus on green energy! Spain is a leader in renewables - their expertise could really help Odisha meet its clean energy goals. Solar parks and offshore wind sound exciting! ⚡

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