Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state government’s two-day flagship business conclave ‘Utkarsh Odisha – 2025’ at the Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.
The business conclave will focus on three themes – Start-Up Odisha, Skilled in Odisha, and Women Entrepreneurship on Tuesday.
Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education, told the media on Tuesday that the conclave aims to position Odisha as a global industrial hub while driving inclusive and sustainable growth.
“This conclave is not merely an investment summit but a transformative journey. Odisha is ready to lead India’s industrial revolution, and we are eager to welcome industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore Odisha’s immense potential and be part of this journey that transforms dreams into reality,” he said.
With over 7,500 industry delegates registered, including more than 100 international delegates and diplomats from 20 countries, the Utkarsh Odisha 2025 is set to attract global attention. Singapore, Australia and Malaysia, will lead discussions and collaborations, while delegations from countries such as Vietnam, Zimbabwe, Kazakhstan, Venezuela, the UK, the US and Nepal etc will also take key part.
Prominent business leaders like Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, Kumar Mangalam Birla, Anil Agarwal, Sajjan Jindal, Karan Adani, and others will participate in the conclave along with Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan, Jual Oram, and Ashwini Vaishnaw.
The Utkarsh Odisha Conclave will spotlight sectors like technical textiles, downstream petrochemicals, specialty metals, and film and media, while advancing renewable energy, green fuels and the circular economy. These efforts align with Odisha’s commitment to sustainable development and strengthening global partnerships.
