New Delhi [India], August 11: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Odisha hosted an Interactive Session with Hon’ble Members of Parliament from Odisha in New Delhi, drawing participation from 14 MPs representing various constituencies across the state, alongside members of the CII Odisha State Council. The session focused on advancing Odisha’s socio-economic growth through stronger industry & government collaboration.
Discussions highlighted several key priorities – boosting tourism by leveraging heritage and natural assets, promoting agro-based industries to enhance value addition and rural incomes, development of robust logistics infra in key industrial areas, curbing bauxite imports and iron ore exports to promote greater value addition within Odisha and boost MSME growth, local employment, and State revenue while also reducing logistical costs, supporting MSMEs through finance and technology access, mapping district-wise industrial potential to identify investment opportunities and drive balanced regional growth, boosting overall ease of doing business and ensuring inclusive socio-economic growth.
Sharing his views, Sunil Gupta, Chairman, CII Odisha State Council, said, “Odisha stands at the cusp of transformative growth, with immense potential shown across diverse sectors including agro-based industries, MSMEs, and value-added manufacturing. This interaction reflects our belief in the importance of a united approach, where government, industry, and communities work together to unlock new opportunities and attract fresh investments. CII Odisha is fully committed to partnering with all stakeholders to accelerate these growth priorities and create inclusive prosperity for every region of the state.”
The deliberations underscored the need for coordinated efforts among government, industry, and local communities to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. The meeting saw active engagement from MPs, CII Odisha State Council members, and senior industry leaders, and the session was moderated by Mr Sunil Gupta, Chairman, CII Odisha State Council.
CII reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with policymakers to accelerate Odisha’s economic priorities and promote an enabling investment climate.
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