Odisha marching ahead on path of industrial development: Naveen

Bhubaneswar, Dec 26: Odisha has been marching ahead on the path of industrial development powered by the metals and mineral sector, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Patnaik while participating in the inaugural session of CHEMCON-2021said that Odisha has consistently been ranked amongst the top States in terms of live manufacturing investments in India. “ As we look towards the future, we have taken concerted efforts to diversify the industry portfolio of the State. In view of this, my government has identified the chemicals and petrochemicals sector as a key focus sector. Taking the mantra of “infrastructure-led-development”, we are coming up with Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region in Paradeep and port related industrial complex at Dhamra and Gopalpur that will further aid the growth of the chemical sector in the State,” said Patnaik. He also hoped that CHEMCON-2021 will come up with new and innovative ideas towards even more sustainable ways of resource utilization in chemical and mineral sector that will further aid our efforts in developing Odisha into a global player in the chemical sector. “ I would also request all the entrepreneurs attending the event to explore Odisha. If you consider Odisha as your next investment destination, I assure you, Government of Odisha will provide you the best-in-class facilitation and enabling environment for growth,” he added.