Odisha set to emerge as pharmaceutical hub: Minister Sampad Chandra Swain
Bhubaneswar, December 17
Odisha Minister Sampad Chandra Swain on Wednesday said that the state is on course to emerge as a major pharmaceutical hub under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Speaking with ANI at the Odisha Pharma Summit 2025, the minister said that the summit witnessed strong participation from investors across the country and abroad.
"Under the leadership of CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha is now set to become a pharmaceutical hub. Yesterday, investors from all over India, as well as from abroad, came here," Swain said.
He added that significant infrastructure initiatives were inaugurated during the summit.
"The Chief Minister inaugurated a medical device equipment park and a pharmaceutical park yesterday," the minister said.
The Odisha Pharma Summit 2025 aims to boost investment, generate employment, and strengthen the state's position in the pharmaceutical and medical devices sector.
Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the state government was working towards the goal of net zero emissions in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call.
Speaking to reporters, CM Mohan Charan Majhi said, "Today, the Global Energy Leaders Summit is being organised here. The Summit focuses on how we can move ahead in renewable energy. We are working towards the goal of net zero emissions in response to the Prime Minister's call. We are preparing a roadmap for this. We are working to empower the country in the energy sector. We are building plant for coal gasification. This will be the first plant in the country. We are working on how to move forward with green energy and renewable energy, and this summit will discuss this over two days."
Union Minister Prahlad Joshi said that Odisha is rapidly emerging as a major renewable energy hub.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good step, but I hope they focus on sustainable development. The article mentions net zero emissions, which is crucial. Pharma hubs can generate a lot of chemical waste. The roadmap for green energy and the pharma push must go hand-in-hand. Jai Odisha!
As someone working in the healthcare sector, this is very promising. A strong domestic pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing base is critical for national health security. Attracting foreign investment is key. Hope the summit yields concrete MoUs.
Odisha has so much potential! It's great to see it finally getting the attention it deserves. Becoming a pharma hub will require skilled manpower. I hope the government also announces plans for new training institutes and colleges for pharmacy and engineering students in the state.
With all due respect to the minister's announcement, we hear such "hub" declarations often. The real test is execution on the ground - providing uninterrupted power, good connectivity, and a corruption-free system for businesses. I'll believe it when I see the factories actually running.
Combining pharma with a push for renewable energy is a smart, forward-thinking strategy. The first coal gasification plant is a big deal. This can make Odisha a model for other states. Hope the benefits reach the common people through better healthcare infrastructure and employment. 💊⚡
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