Odisha Plans Strong Defence Manufacturing Ecosystem, Eyes Missile Component Production

CM Mohan Charan Majhi says Odisha is moving towards high-precision defence manufacturing after successful Hyderabad roadshow

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the state is preparing to build a strong defence manufacturing ecosystem, marking a major shift towards high-value and strategic industries. The announcement comes after a highly successful two-day investment roadshow held in Hyderabad.

The Chief Minister said Odisha is now focusing on advanced manufacturing, defence startups, MSMEs, and high-precision engineering, with plans already underway to begin manufacturing missile components within the state.

Defence Manufacturing Becomes New Focus Area for Odisha

Speaking to the media, CM Majhi said Odisha wants to play a key role in India’s defence and strategic production network. He noted that defence manufacturing, which was earlier a limited sector in the state, is now drawing strong interest from national and global players.

“As part of our long-term industrial vision, we are preparing Odisha to manufacture high-end defence equipment, including missile components,” the Chief Minister said.

Strategic Engagement with Bharat Dynamics Limited

During the Hyderabad roadshow, the Odisha delegation visited Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), one of India’s leading defence equipment manufacturers. The visit aimed to explore collaboration opportunities in defence and space-related manufacturing.

Officials said the discussions focused on supply-chain partnerships, component manufacturing, and technology-driven production that could be set up in Odisha.

Hyderabad Roadshow Brings Massive Investment Commitments

The two-day investment outreach in Hyderabad turned out to be a major success for Odisha. According to the Chief Minister, the roadshow resulted in:

•  13 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)worth ₹27,650 crore
•  Investment intent proposals worth ₹39,131 crore
•  Total investment commitments exceeding ₹66,700 crore
• Employment potential for over 56,000 people

CM Majhi said these figures reflect growing investor confidence in Odisha’s industrial policies and infrastructure.

Rising Interest in Defence and Pharma Sectors

The Chief Minister highlighted a clear shift in investment trends. While sectors like defence and pharmaceuticals earlier had minimal presence in Odisha, they are now emerging as priority areas.

During the roadshow:

•  Meetings were held with 27 defence-related companies
• Discussions took place with 8 major pharmaceutical firms

“This shows a promising change in Odisha’s industrial landscape,” Majhi said, adding that investors are now looking beyond traditional sectors.

Policy Reforms to Improve Ease of Doing Business

To attract more global and domestic investments, the Odisha government is working on 23 key amendments to modernise outdated laws and simplify business processes.

The reforms aim to:

•  Reduce regulatory hurdles
•  Speed up project approvals
•  Support MSMEs and startups
• Improve ease of doing business

“These changes will make Odisha more competitive and industry-friendly,” the Chief Minister said.

Utkarsh Odisha-2025 Driving Industrial Growth

CM Majhi also highlighted the impact of the Utkarsh Odisha-2025 initiative. Since its launch, the state has already approved investment proposals worth over ₹4.38 lakh crore, with job creation potential of more than 2.5 lakh people.

“Industrialists now clearly see Odisha’s strong infrastructure, stable policies, and future-ready growth model,” he said.

Odisha Aims to Become India’s Major Investment Hub

Calling Odisha the “future growth engine” of India, the Chief Minister said the state is on track to become one of the country’s largest investment destinations, especially in advanced and strategic sectors.

To sustain the momentum, the government has announced upcoming industrial events, including:

• Enterprise Odisha in Rourkela (January 28–29, 2026)
• A major industrial conclave in Kolkata later

These events are expected to further strengthen Odisha’s position on India’s industrial map.