Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi assured a more business-friendly environment to attract investments, targeting ₹5 lakh crore over the next five years in sectors like IT, electronics, and metals. At the 'Utkarsh Odisha Make in Odisha 2025' roadshow, he encouraged industry leaders to invest, highlighting the state's skilled manpower, mineral availability, and commitment to ease of doing business

BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said the Utkarsh Odisha: Make-in-Odisha Conclave 2025, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar on January 28 and 29 next year, will lay a solid foundation for a prosperous Odisha by 2036 and a developed Odisha by 2047. Speaking to mediapersons after holding a meeting with ambassadors, diplomats and business communities of 34 countries in New Delhi and inviting them to the signature investment summit of Odisha, Majhi said the discussion with the representatives of various countries and industries was successful. “I am confident that the conclave will be a grand success. We will see massive industry participation and more investments in the fields of semiconductors, IT, green energy, petrochemicals, electronics and food processing, etc.,” he said. Addressing the ambassadors meet, the chief minister said Odisha has emerged a favoured destination for investments from diverse sectors and geographies. Highlighting the state’s abundant natural resources and skilled workforce, he said, “We are a state with immense natural wealth. Rich deposits of minerals like iron ore, bauxite, nickel, chromite and coal along with vast forest and water resources, have made Odisha a key player in India’s mineral and metal-based industries.” Over the past few years, the chief minister said, the state’s economy has been evolving at a rapid pace. While it continues to rely on minerals and metals, the focus now shifted actively to diversifying into new, fast-growing sectors such as apparel, technical textiles, food processing, chemicals, petrochemicals, IT, renewable energy, green fuels and electronics manufacturing. 

The Government of India’s Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance Scheme — popularly known as the Ayushman Card — has received a significant update that expands healthcare access and financial protection for millions of beneficiaries across the country. Under the updated guidelines, eligible beneficiaries are now entitled to increased coverage limits and streamlined hospitalization processes at empanelled hospitals. The Ayushman Card continues to provide cashless treatment for over 1,500+ medical procedures, including surgeries, diagnostics, medicines, and specialized therapies. State governments, including Odisha, are aligning their health schemes such as the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) with Ayushman Bharat to ensure seamless portability of benefits, broader hospital coverage, and improved service delivery. This integration allows beneficiaries to access quality healthcare not only in their home state but also nationally. The updated Ayushman Card initiative further reinforces India’s commitment to Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and aims to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses for economically vulnerable families.

Mission Shakti is a transformative movement by the Government of Odisha that promotes women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs). It provides financial assistance, bank linkage support, skill training, and market access to rural women. The program has successfully connected lakhs of women to sustainable livelihood opportunities, boosting rural entrepreneurship and financial inclusion. Mission Shakti stands as a model for community-driven development and women empowerment in India.

The Subhadra Yojana is a flagship initiative of the Government of Odisha aimed at empowering women through direct financial assistance and skill development opportunities. The program focuses on strengthening women’s economic independence, improving household income, and promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. Under this scheme, eligible women beneficiaries receive financial support in phases, encouraging savings and small-scale business activities. The initiative also promotes digital awareness and financial literacy among rural women. Subhadra Yojana reflects Odisha Government’s commitment to inclusive growth and women-led development across the state.

The Subhadra Yojana is a flagship initiative of the Government of Odisha aimed at empowering women through direct financial assistance and skill development opportunities. The program focuses on strengthening women’s economic independence, improving household income, and promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. Under this scheme, eligible women beneficiaries receive financial support in phases, encouraging savings and small-scale business activities. The initiative also promotes digital awareness and financial literacy among rural women. Subhadra Yojana reflects Odisha Government’s commitment to inclusive growth and women-led development across the state.

On June 11, the day he was chosen by his party as the next Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi spent over two-and-a-half hours near a mortuary, comforting the grieving family of his personal assistant who had died in a road accident earlier that day. Mr. Majhi stayed by their side until the post-mortem was completed. Mr. Majhi knew that he was a front-runner for the top job. BJP central observers were already in the State. But he did not let his aspirations get the better of his values. Before finally leaving for the BJP’s party office, he made sure that the family members of his associate did not have to face any hassle. This approach towards service helped him win over the trust of both the voters and his party colleagues.