The Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, the flagship investment summit of Odisha government, attracted investments worth ₹16.73 lakh crore. 

Around 5,000 industry representatives from India and abroad participated in diverse plenary conferences and networking sessions on January 28 and 29, which resulted in MoUs worth ₹16.73 lakh crore being signed for investments across sectors such as chemicals & petrochemicals, textiles, mining and metallurgy, renewable energy, IT/ITeS, tourism and food processing.

In addition to the MoUs signed, the State Government received 448 investment intention forms with an investment value of ₹3.84 lakh crore with an employment potential of 3.92 lakh jobs, according to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.

The conclave attracted delegates from over 16 countries, including representatives from the partner countries — Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia — further strengthening Odisha’s position as a global investment destination.

The event featured key sectoral sessions on textiles and apparel, renewable energy, the skilled in Odisha, women entrepreneurship, tourism, circular economy, agro and food processing, healthcare, pharma & biotech and industrial infrastructure, driving actionable strategies for investment and growth. 

Scores of general public including students visited an industrial and start-up expo on Thursday, which has been extended for one more day, till January 31 by the Chief Minister in view of the interest from the industry and general public.