Bhubaneswar: The Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, the flagship investment summit of the Odisha government, has marked a historic milestone by attracting investments worth ₹16.73 lakh crore across multiple sectors. The two-day event, held on January 28 and 29, witnessed participation from over 5,000 industry representatives from India and abroad, further solidifying Odisha’s reputation as a global investment hub.
The summit saw the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) totaling ₹16.73 lakh crore, with investments spanning key sectors such as chemicals & petrochemicals, textiles, mining and metallurgy, renewable energy, IT/ITeS, tourism, and food processing. In addition, the Odisha government received 448 investment intention forms amounting to ₹3.84 lakh crore, with the potential to create 3.92 lakh jobs, as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
With delegates from over 16 countries, including partner nations Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia, the conclave reinforced Odisha’s emergence as a premier investment destination. The event also featured sector-specific sessions on textiles, renewable energy, women entrepreneurship, tourism, industrial infrastructure, and healthcare, fostering actionable strategies for economic growth.
Adding to the excitement, a special industrial and start-up expo attracted scores of visitors, including students, prompting the Chief Minister to extend its duration until January 31 due to overwhelming public interest.
The Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 has set a new benchmark, reinforcing the state’s vision of becoming an economic powerhouse and a preferred choice for global investors.
