Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi commenced a three-day business trip to Gujarat on Tuesday, during which he will attend a series of high-level meetings with industrial titans to draw new investments to the state.
Accompanying Majhi on this strategic business visit are Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister for Industries, Skill Development, and Technical Education, along with a team of senior government officials.
According to a statement from the industries department, the delegation’s agenda is focused on key sectors such as textiles, chemicals, petrochemicals, metals, downstream industries, and pharmaceuticals.
Emphasising Odisha’s rise as a top-tier investment hub backed by robust infrastructure and a proficient workforce, Majhi noted that the Gujarat outreach is designed to unlock fresh economic avenues and generate employment across vital industries.
“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,” the chief minister stated.
This Gujarat tour follows the “successful roadshows” previously held in Hyderabad and Kolkata, officials said.
From May 5 to 7, the Chief Minister will tour various cities across Gujarat, aiming to establish a powerful industrial link between the eastern and western regions of India, officials added.
The visit seeks to leverage Gujarat’s manufacturing prowess to fuel Odisha’s expanding industrial sectors while fostering deeper business connections.
The outreach will also strengthen engagement with the Odia diaspora in Gujarat.
Hon’ble CM Shri @MohanMOdisha & Hon’ble Minister Shri @SampadSwainBJP have arrived in Gujarat to begin the 3-day investment outreach.
Engagements kick off in Ahmedabad today, strengthening East-West industry ties.#InvestInOdisha #InvestInFuture #SamrudhOdisha pic.twitter.com/URiWSCylhs— Invest Odisha (@InvestInOdisha) May 5, 2026
The program kicked off with a flagship investors’ roadshow in Ahmedabad on May 5, to be followed by roundtable discussions and one-on-one meetings with leading industry players to ensure targeted and productive outcomes, the statement read.
Key outcomes of the business trip are expected to include the signing of several MoUs and exchange of Investment Intention Forms (IIFs), reflecting growing investor confidence in Odisha.
Strategic dialogues will prioritize high-growth areas, particularly chemicals and petrochemicals, metal processing, medical devices, and the apparel industry.
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 Kevadia as part of the programme.
