PM Modi Inaugurates ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ Business Conclave

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Utkarsh Odisha – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025’ on January 28, 2025, at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar. The event, attended by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw, and business leaders from across India, is Odisha’s largest business event to date. The two-day conclave aims to promote investment, boost industrial growth, and position Odisha as a key economic hub in Eastern India.

Key Highlights of Conclave

Event Overview

• Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Bhubaneswar.
• Attended by Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Ministers, and global business leaders.
• Largest business summit in Odisha’s history.
• Organized by the Odisha government to promote investment and industrial growth.
• Business delegates from 16 countries participated.

Agenda and Objectives

• Plenary sessions and sector-specific discussions to explore investment opportunities.
• Thought leadership exchanges to discuss industrial innovation and business expansion.
• Networking opportunities for investors, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• Aimed at attracting domestic and international investments.
• Showcased Odisha’s potential as an industrial hub in Eastern India.

PM Modi’s Address

• Highlighted Odisha’s historical trade importance in Southeast Asia.
• Urged industries to help India achieve self-reliance in manufacturing.
• Criticized the export of raw materials and re-import of finished goods.
• Encouraged businesses to support MSMEs and startups.
• Expressed optimism about Odisha regaining economic prominence.

Prominent Business Leaders Present

• Anil Agarwal (Vedanta Group)
• Naveen Jindal (Jindal Steel & Power)
• Om Mangalam Birla (Aditya Birla Group)
• Karan Adani (Adani Group)
• Industry leaders pledged investments to boost Odisha’s economy.