PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ Conclave: A Major Investment Summit

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Bhubaneswar, Odisha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the prestigious ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’, Odisha’s premier investment summit. The two-day conclave aims to attract global investments and promote startups, skilled workforce, and women entrepreneurship in the state. 

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Jual Oram, as well as Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati, attended the occasion. During his two hours at the event, PM Modi also went to the Utkal Odisha Gallery and took part in talks. 

Principal Aspects of the Conclave 

• Startup & Skill Development Initiatives: To promote economic growth, there are special sessions on women entrepreneurs, skilled-in-Odisha, and startup Odisha. 
• Global Participation: Over 7,500 delegates registered, including representatives from 16 countries like Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the USA, and the UK. 
• CEO, Women Leadership & Editors Roundtable: Exclusive discussions with industry leaders and policymakers. 
• Investment Focus: Fortune 400 Companies: 100+ companies to participate. 
• MoUs & Business Deals: Over 100 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) expected. 
• Investment Target: Odisha aims to mobilize ₹5 lakh crore in investments. 
• Security Arrangements: 60 platoons of security forces deployed. 400+ officers monitoring security. 

Leading Business Tycoons Attending 

Prominent industry leaders at the conclave include: 

• Lakshmi N. Mittal (ArcelorMittal) 
• Kumar Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group) 
• Anil Agarwal (Vedanta) 
• Sajjan Jindal (JSW Group) 
• Karan Adani (Adani Ports & SEZ) 

Make in Odisha Expo 2025 

On January 30, the Make in Odisha Expo will open for public viewing, featuring 150+ exhibitors showcasing innovative products, services, and solutions. 
The ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha’ conclave is expected to drive significant investment and industrial growth, strengthening Odisha’s position as an emerging manufacturing and business hub in India.