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
As someone from Bhubaneswar, I'm thrilled to see this summit getting national attention. The new parks will create so many jobs for local youth. Hope the government ensures skill development programs are in place so Odia people can benefit the most.
Interesting to see Odisha's dual focus on pharma and green energy. The coal gasification plant being a national first is a bold move. Hope the environmental safeguards are as strong as the investment promises. Sustainable growth is key.
Good initiative, but I have a respectful criticism. We have seen many such summits and announcements before. The real test will be on-ground execution and ease of doing business. Will the single-window clearance system be truly effective? Hope this time it's different.
This is a welcome step! A strong pharma hub in Odisha can reduce our dependency on imports for medical devices and APIs. Combining it with a net-zero roadmap is smart thinking for the future. More power to the team! ðŸ™
As an engineer working in renewable energy in Karnataka, I'm keenly watching Odisha's progress. If they succeed with the coal gasification and green energy mix, it could be a model for other mineral-rich states. All the best!
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