Odisha Showcases Investment Opportunities at CII East India Summit 2025

Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, participated in the 4th Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) East India Summit 2025, held at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The summit, a premier initiative of CII, is dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Eastern India by facilitating policy dialogues, investment discussions, and state-specific sessions.

The East India Summit brought together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders from across the country to deliberate on strategies to transform the eastern region into an economic powerhouse. The event focused on exploring opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, energy, and services.

Participating states, including Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal, showcased their strengths and policy frameworks designed to attract large-scale investments.

Delivering his keynote address, Deputy CM Singh Deo presented Odisha as one of the most promising investment destinations in India. He underlined the state’s natural advantages, including mineral resources, deep-water ports, extensive rail and road connectivity, and the availability of industrial land.

“Odisha is actively building integrated industrial ecosystems and export-oriented manufacturing corridors. With logistics and market access as strategic priorities, we are well-positioned to become a hub for global investors,” Singh Deo said.

The Deputy CM invited industrialists to explore strategic partnerships with Odisha, particularly in anchor manufacturing, advanced technology adoption, and greenfield value chains. He emphasized that the state is focused on sustainable industrial growth, supported by renewable energy, green technologies, and environmentally responsible practices.

Highlighting Odisha’s recent achievements, Singh Deo noted that the state has grounded 56 projects worth ₹1.78 lakh crore, offering a job potential of 1.11 lakh. “Our vision is to generate one lakh new jobs and ensure inclusive growth that benefits all sections of society,” he stated.

Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Singh Deo reiterated, “This is the right time to invest in East India,” and urged business leaders to seize the opportunity.

The CII East India Summit 2025 served as an important catalyst for regional development, offering a platform for states to present their industrial roadmaps and connect with investors.

Besides Singh Deo, other prominent speakers included Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar Industries Minister Nitish Mishra, Chhattisgarh Finance Minister O P Choudhary, CII Eastern Region Chairman Shashwat Goenka, and CII Western Region Chairman Rishi Kumar Bagla. Senior officials, including Odisha’s MSME Department Commissioner-cum-Secretary D Prasanth Kumar Reddy, also attended, alongside investors, entrepreneurs, and administrative leaders from participating states.

The Odisha delegation underlined the government’s commitment to building a conducive business environment through policy reforms, single-window clearances, and infrastructure support. With a focus on port-led growth, the state aims to expand industrial corridors connected to global trade routes.

Singh Deo emphasized that Odisha’s industrial policy is designed to balance investor interests with social development. By integrating manufacturing, technology, and human capital, the state hopes to create a sustainable growth model for the future.

As discussions concluded, the East India Summit reinforced the shared vision of transforming Eastern India into a hub of industrial growth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. For Odisha, the event marked another milestone in its journey to position itself as the gateway of industrial and economic expansion in the region.

Deputy CM Singh Deo’s call to investors reflected Odisha’s determination to harness its rich resources and strategic location to drive growth, create jobs, and contribute significantly to India’s economic development story.

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