Bhubaneswar, Ahead of his three-day investment outreach to the UAE from September 9 to 11, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said the state aims to establish export-led industrial growth by attracting global investors and strengthening international business linkages.
Majhi said Odisha has a strategic focus on attracting global capital, strengthening export-oriented industries and building new investment and business partnerships between the state and the UAE.
Through our UAE outreach, we seek to connect Odisha with global capital, technology, markets and strategic partners,” Majhi said. State industries minister Sampad Chandra Swain said, “From metallurgy, metals and downstream industries to ports, logistics, food and seafood exports, rare earths, shipbuilding, chemicals and petrochemicals, we are presenting a wide range of investment opportunities. “Port-led development is expected to create significant opportunities for large-scale investment, integrated manufacturing, logistics, exports and global supply-chain linkages,” the statement said. Discussions will focus on investment opportunities, possibilities for attracting Foreign Direct Investment , industrial partnerships and long-term capital participation,” the official said. Sectoral roundtables and one-on-one meetings will provide an opportunity to present specific investment opportunities and understand the requirements of global businesses looking to expand in India, he said.
The three-day outreach in Abu Dhabi and Dubai is expected to bring together UAE-based investors, leading fund houses, financial institutions, industry leaders, Indian business professionals and business organisations to explore opportunities for investment, technology collaboration, industrial partnerships, exports and value-chain development in Odisha. “The state has a strong industrial foundation and immense potential to become a major hub for export-oriented and value-added manufacturing. “In Abu Dhabi, the delegation will engage with leading investment institutions, fund houses, sovereign investment platforms and UAE-based organisations.
