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Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday departed for New Delhi on a crucial visit aimed at attracting large-scale investments to the state, with a particular focus on the petrochemicals and chemicals sectors.
During the visit, the state government is expected to sign key memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with major public sector undertakings including Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Petronet LNG, and Indian Strategic Petrochemical Reserves Ltd. These agreements are intended to position Odisha as a prominent hub for petrochemical and chemical industries, while also generating significant employment opportunities.
As part of the itinerary, the Chief Minister will address a gathering of key stakeholders and industry leaders, highlighting Odisha’s progressive policy reforms, improved ease of doing business, and vast investment potential.
He is also scheduled to visit the HCL Technologies campus in Noida, reflecting the state’s broader vision to engage with the IT and technology sectors. In addition, CM Majhi will hold one-on-one meetings with leading industrialists from diverse sectors to explore new business collaborations and investment avenues.
The discussions are aligned with the Government of India’s ‘Purvodaya’ initiative, which aims to drive the economic resurgence of eastern India.
“This visit represents a strategic move to transform Odisha into a preferred destination for investors,” said a government statement. The initiatives are expected to catalyse industrial growth, attract capital inflows, and create substantial job opportunities for the state’s youth.
The Chief Minister is scheduled to return to Bhubaneswar on April 9.
