BHUBANESWAR: Under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, a high-level meeting on Tuesday outlined a comprehensive roadmap aimed at expanding Odisha’s industrialisation process and accelerating the state’s economic growth.
The meeting focused on strengthening coordination with industry stakeholders while ensuring optimal utilisation of the state’s vast mineral resources. A strong emphasis was also placed on generating employment opportunities through a more structured and decentralised industrial development approach, the CM said in a post on X.
According to the decisions taken, production and dispatch mechanisms will be prioritised, with discussions held on enhancing the minimum mandatory limits under the Mineral Dispatch and Production Agreement based on evolving requirements. This move is expected to support increasing industrial demand while maintaining regulatory compliance.
In a significant step to streamline industrial project implementation, Odisha is preparing a dedicated database to provide detailed information on authorised land available for compensatory afforestation across various districts. This initiative is aimed at offering greater clarity to investors regarding land availability, thereby improving transparency and facilitating smoother project execution.
Majhi also called upon industry representatives to ensure that industrial expansion is aligned with the welfare of local communities. He stressed the importance of addressing the basic needs of residents and promoting holistic regional development alongside the establishment of industrial units.
To further enhance transparency and predictability in the sector, an annual auction calendar for the coming year has been prepared. The move is expected to bring greater stability to industrial operations and accelerate procedural timelines, making Odisha a more attractive destination for investment.
With industrialisation gaining momentum in the state, the chief minister advised increasing production levels to meet the rising demand for raw materials. This is seen as a crucial step in sustaining growth across key sectors dependent on mineral resources.
The meeting also highlighted the need to promote decentralised industrialisation by increasing the number of industrial units in mining-rich districts. Such a strategy is expected to create widespread employment opportunities and drive balanced regional development.
The state government believes that these forward-looking and strategic measures will play a vital role in positioning Odisha as a leading industrial hub in the country, while ensuring sustainable and inclusive economic progress.
