Odisha Chief Minister Invites Investors in Singapore for Economic Growth Opportunities |
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Majhi met several business leaders on Sunday, the first day of his four-day Singapore visit, and invited them to set up ventures in Odisha.
Majhi met Dr Edward Morton, founder of CT Metrix, and discussed developments in the IT/ITeS, semiconductors, medical equipment manufacturing, and smart city solutions. He assured Morton that his govt would take proactive measures to ensure the development of a robust electronics ecosystem in the state and invited him to visit Odisha and explore business opportunities that the state has to offer.
Majhi also met Vivek Agarwal, director, Visa Group Limited, and requested him to expand capacity, increase value-added products, and create more employment opportunities in the state in the steel and ferro-chrome sectors.
“This is my first foreign visit as chief minister, and we chose Singapore for the Odisha Business Meet due to its thriving industrial ecosystem and innovative practices. Singapore’s excellence in infrastructure, logistics, and urban management presents valuable lessons for our rapidly urbanising state. India and Singapore share strong economic, strategic and cultural ties, and Odisha is poised to enhance this partnership. My govt is committed to providing full facilitation for investors, offering opportunities in sectors like handloom, seafood, and skilled workers. Over the next three days, I will meet with potential investors to foster growth and collaboration,” Majhi said in a statement.
Shilpak Ambule, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, coordinated the meetings and highlighted the role of states like Odisha in further strengthening bilateral relationship, especially in sectors like chemicals and petrochemicals, renewable energy, green fuels and skilling.
The delegation met Rabin Jhunjhunwala, chairman of Orind Singapore Pte Ltd, who is looking to invest in the bio-fertilizers sector. Majhi encouraged Jhunjhunwala to set up the facility in Odisha and assured all necessary support from his govt.
Majhi visited Sembcorp Industries Ltd and met group president and CEO Wong Kim Yin. The delegation explored Singapore’s advancements in renewable energy. Majhi announced the approval of Sembcorp’s green ammonia project in Odisha. The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration to build sustainable infrastructure and strengthen Odisha’s position as a key destination for green investments.
Majhi met Dr Edward Morton, founder of CT Metrix, and discussed developments in the IT/ITeS, semiconductors, medical equipment manufacturing, and smart city solutions. He assured Morton that his govt would take proactive measures to ensure the development of a robust electronics ecosystem in the state and invited him to visit Odisha and explore business opportunities that the state has to offer.
Majhi also met Vivek Agarwal, director, Visa Group Limited, and requested him to expand capacity, increase value-added products, and create more employment opportunities in the state in the steel and ferro-chrome sectors.
“This is my first foreign visit as chief minister, and we chose Singapore for the Odisha Business Meet due to its thriving industrial ecosystem and innovative practices. Singapore’s excellence in infrastructure, logistics, and urban management presents valuable lessons for our rapidly urbanising state. India and Singapore share strong economic, strategic and cultural ties, and Odisha is poised to enhance this partnership. My govt is committed to providing full facilitation for investors, offering opportunities in sectors like handloom, seafood, and skilled workers. Over the next three days, I will meet with potential investors to foster growth and collaboration,” Majhi said in a statement.
Shilpak Ambule, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, coordinated the meetings and highlighted the role of states like Odisha in further strengthening bilateral relationship, especially in sectors like chemicals and petrochemicals, renewable energy, green fuels and skilling.
The delegation met Rabin Jhunjhunwala, chairman of Orind Singapore Pte Ltd, who is looking to invest in the bio-fertilizers sector. Majhi encouraged Jhunjhunwala to set up the facility in Odisha and assured all necessary support from his govt.
Majhi visited Sembcorp Industries Ltd and met group president and CEO Wong Kim Yin. The delegation explored Singapore’s advancements in renewable energy. Majhi announced the approval of Sembcorp’s green ammonia project in Odisha. The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration to build sustainable infrastructure and strengthen Odisha’s position as a key destination for green investments.
