FICCI to be national industry partner of third edition of 'Make in Odisha' conclave

    Bhubaneswar, Oct 20 (PTI) The state government
on Tuesday signed an agreement with the Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as its national
industry partner for the third edition of 'Make in Odisha'
conclave.
    The agreement was signed on a virtual platform, in
presence of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik between the state
owned IPICOL, the nodal investment promotion and industrial
facilitation agency and FICCI for investment promotion and
investor outreach activities to be undertaken leading up to
the next edition of 'Make in Odisha' Conclave.
    Industries Minister DS Mishra, FICCI president
Sangeeta Reddy and other senior officials of state government
and FICCI were present on the occasion.
    The previous Make in Odisha Conclaves in 2016 and 2018
has brought a significant increase in the quantum of new
investments to Odisha and helped create a diversified
industrial base in the state, the chief minister said.
    Odisha has established itself as one of the premier
investment destinations in the country, Patnaik said, adding
that the state continues to remain an attractive investment
destination even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    "Even during these trying times, the state has
attracted over Rs 24,300 crore worth of new investments since
February 2020," Patnaik said, adding that the state government
has a vision of making Odisha an investment destination of
choice nationally, as well as globally.
    In view of the prevailing situation arising out of
COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions related to travel,
exhibitions, conferences and public gathering in its wake, the
state government has decided to continue investment outreach
activities on virtual platforms, in the shape of webinars and
virtual meetings with prospective investors till the time the
situation is ripe for undertaking Make in Odisha activities in
physical form, industries minister DS Mishra said.
    The decision regarding the revised dates and manner in
which the Make in Odisha Conclave will be conducted will be
decided by the state government at an appropriate time, taking
into account the emerging Covid situation and the relevant
guidelines of Central Government, Mishra said. PTI AAM
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