Bhubaneswar, January 22: The highly anticipated two-day business conclave, 'Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha' Summit’s preparation is in full swing in Bhubaneswar.
The business conclave, 'Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha' Summit, is set to begin on January 28 in Bhubaneswar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the event, which is poised to showcase Odisha's industrial potential to a global audience.
The summit is expected to attract over 5,000 participants, including envoys, investors, and industrialists from across India and 12 other countries. Alongside sectoral sessions, cultural programs will be organized in the evenings to highlight Odisha's rich heritage.
State Industries Department Principal Secretary Hemant Sharma informed that invitations had been extended to 100 Fortune 400 companies to attend the summit. Additionally, representatives from 12 nations—including Australia, Japan, the UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Cuba, and Holland—have confirmed participation.
"The focus sectors for the summit include IT, renewable energy, chemicals, textiles, and food processing, where we aim to attract substantial investment," Sharma said.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Odisha's partner for the event, will conduct a series of national council meetings on January 27 to prepare for the conclave.
As part of the event, the state government will also honor young entrepreneurs from Odisha, celebrating their contributions to the region's industrial growth.
