Odisha CM Majhi on 3-day Gujarat visit to boost investments

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will embark on a three-day, four-city visit from May 5 to 7, aimed at strengthening ties with Gujarat’s manufacturing base and unlocking new opportunities across Odisha’s fast-growing sectors.With a focus on textiles, chemicals & petrochemicals, metals & downstream industries, and pharmaceuticals, the visit is expected to generate investment intent from west cost of India.

A flagship investors’ roadshow will be held in Ahmedabad on May 5, followed by roundtable discussions with top business leaders and one-on-one meetings with leading industry players, enabling focused and result-oriented engagements.

Key outcomes will include the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and exchange of Investment Intention Forms (IIFs), reflecting growing investor confidence in Odisha. Discussions will be centred on high-potential sectors including chemicals and petrochemicals, metal and downstream industries, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, and textiles and apparel.


As part of its port-led development vision, the delegation will visit Mundra Port on May 6 to explore opportunities in logistics and port based industries. An investor interaction in Vadodara on May 7 will further expand industry engagement with capital goods manufacturers. The delegation will also visit the Kevadia as part of the official programme.

The delegation includes Minister for Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Sampad Chandra Swain along with senior government officials, highlighting Odisha’s strong commitment to investor facilitation.

Majhi said, “Odisha is fast emerging as a preferred investment destination with strong infrastructure and a skilled workforce. This Gujarat outreach will open new opportunities for our people, while creating jobs across key sectors in the state. We see this 3-day visit as a milestone to attract investments and invite industry partners to be part of Odisha’s growth journey towards a Samruddha Odisha by 2036.”