Bhubaneswar, 7th February: A 15-member Tamil media delegation from Chennai's Press Information Bureau (PIB) met with Odisha Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati at Lok Bhavan.
They are currently visiting Odisha from February 3 to 8.
Odisha Governor highlighted Odisha’s strong economic stability, stressing the importance of its mineral resources like iron ore and bauxite for industrial growth. He also noted the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)'s role in leveraging bauxite for industrial progress.
Discussing policy changes, the Governor mentioned how shifting from royalties to auctions for mining operations has boosted the state’s revenue, growing from ₹12,000 crore to ₹50,000 crore. He also outlined the state’s infrastructure developments, including plans by Indian Railways to connect all 30 districts and major national highway projects strengthening Odisha's logistics network.
Additionally, the Governor spoke on skill development, citing the World Skill Center in Bhubaneswar as a key institution for vocational training. He also emphasized Odisha’s rich cultural heritage, including traditional arts and maritime history, and highlighted the state's operational ports.
The visit aims to familiarize Tamil media with Odisha's development, industrial potential, technological advancements, and cultural legacy, fostering better inter-state understanding and media collaboration.
