Bhubaneswar: Enterprise Odisha 2026 reached a major milestone on Wednesday as the silver jubilee edition opened in Rourkela, reinforcing the State’s push for industrial growth and job creation. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi led the event and highlighted Odisha’s ambition to become a key driver of India’s economic expansion.
During the programme, the CM inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 20 industrial projects with a combined investment of ₹8,800 crore. These projects are expected to generate 6,832 direct employment opportunities for youth across the state.
The event also saw strong investor interest. Odisha signed 22 memorandums of understanding and received five major investment proposals on the same day. Together, these commitments are projected to bring ₹52,026 crore in fresh capital investment and create 20,427 new jobs.
In a post on X, the CM said: “The government reiterated its focus on balanced industrial development. Along with large industries, it aims to strengthen MSMEs and local entrepreneurs to ensure inclusive growth.”
Officials emphasized that this approach will help build resilient supply chains and support local employment.
Majhi further said policy stability, administrative reforms, and a skilled workforce have given Odisha a distinct place on the global manufacturing map. He added that the State continues to move forward on the path of self-reliance through sustained industrial expansion.
The programme also highlighted the growing role of Western Odisha as an emerging industrial hub. The region is expected to serve as a key engine of economic transformation in the years to come.
Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Purvodaya vision, the State government aims to position Odisha as a preferred destination for business, investment, and improved quality of life. The long-term goal remains to build a prosperous and empowered Odisha by 2036, according to the CM.
