Mr Naveen Patnaik, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha inaugurated the 19th edition of CII Enterprise Odisha, the four-day mega industrial exhibition organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry in association with the Government of Odisha, on the IDCO Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar today.
Hon’ble Chief Minister appreciated CII for organizing Enterprise Odisha since last 19 years to showcase the inherent strength and potential of the state. He stated that over the years Odisha has become one of the most favourable investment destination in the country. The state government is coming up with a host of new policy including New Industrial Policy and SEZ Policy which will further boost the overall growth and development in the state.
More than 100 companies have put up stalls over an area of approximately 10000 square metres in the current edition of Enterprise Odisha which is expected to draw more than 50,000 visitors over the next four days.
Mr Viresh Oberoi, Chairman, CII Eastern Region, thanked the Odisha Government for the support and cooperation it has extended in organizing Enterprise Odisha. He particularly congratulated Mr Naveen Patnaik on his “dynamic leadership and the investor-friendly government policies” his government has adopted to attract investments.
“It is our common goal to transform Odisha into a vibrant industrialised state, to enhance the share of industries in State Gross Domestic Product and to promote orderly and environmentally sustainable industrial growth,” said Mr Oberoi, who is also the CEO & Managing Director of mjunction services ltd.
He said that CII is planning to launch a Mining Skill Centre in Keonjhar. The Confederation will create dedicated investors’ forums in Odisha to boost industrial investments in Odisha. CII through its Centres of Excellence will continue to play a role in strengthening competitiveness of industry in Odisha to align with global imperatives and ensuring inclusive and sustainable growth of the state. Forums would be created on manufacturing, tourism, healthcare, agriculture for the overall development of the state.
Mr Ansuman Das, Chairman, CII Odisha State Council explained how Enterprise Odisha has grown into a B2B and B2C forum created to showcase and promote Odisha’s enormous potential to the rest of the country and beyond. He said that Enterprise Odisha is a tribute to the State’s epic journey towards growth and development.
Mr Das detailed the objectives of Enterprise Odisha and how dedicatedly it is promoting synergistic alliances between all stakeholders. “With all major corporate houses and government institutions lending support and taking part, Enterprise Odisha has evolved into one of the biggest industrial shows in the state,” he said in his welcome address.
Mr Debi Prasad Mishra, Hon’ble Minister of Industries & School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha and Mr Vishal Dev, IAS, Commissioner cum Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Odisha also addressed the gathering.
Dr Saugat Mukherjee, Regional Director, CII Rastern Region, was also present at the inauguration ceremony.
The inauguration ceremony also saw the Launch of CII Finance Facilitation Centre in Odisha and unveiling of CII Report on Affirmative action in Eastern Region – Endeavour.
The virtual Finance Facilitation Centre would connect the MSMEs with the available financial schemes offered by banks and financial institutions.
Hon’ble Chief Minister also gave away the CII Environment Safety and Health (ESH) Award 2014 during the occasion.
Bhubaneswar
26 November 2014