Jharsuguda, Odisha : The CII Mining Conclave Odisha 2025, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, brought together over 250 leaders from industry, government, academia, and allied sectors. The two-day conference and exhibition focused on the future of mining and industrial growth in the state.
At the Special Plenary, Hon’ble Minister Shri Sampad Chandra Swain highlighted Odisha’s transformation from a mineral-rich state into a global industrial hub. Since 2024, the state has approved ₹8 lakh crore in new investments, generating over 2.5 lakh jobs. In the last quarter alone, the state launched projects worth ₹5,770 crore across 50 sectors and grounded over ₹7,400 crore in investments, including solar projects at Gopalpur. Additionally, ₹5,380 crore worth of projects across 27 industries have commenced operations.
The Minister also announced plans for three new industrial parks in Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and other regions, focusing on emerging sectors like electronics, semiconductors, and BPM, reaffirming Odisha’s commitment to a sustainable and employment-rich future by 2047.
Shri Tankadhar Tripathy, Hon’ble MLA, Jharsuguda, urged industries to mentor local MSMEs and young entrepreneurs, emphasizing skill development and technological collaboration. He also noted that developing slurry pipelines from mines to ports would significantly improve logistics efficiency and reduce costs, strengthening Odisha’s economic transformation.
Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Industries, Government of Odisha, underscored Odisha’s leadership in India’s industrial growth, driven by its mineral and metal advantage and ₹1.4 lakh crore of new investments in Q1 2025. He highlighted the state’s focus on value addition, downstream cluster development, and green, tech-driven mining, supported by transparent policies, long-term ore linkages, and robust infrastructure, positioning Odisha as the Growth Engine of India’s next 25 years.
Mr. G. Suresha, Vice Chairman, CII Odisha State Council, lauded the State’s industrial progress and reiterated CII’s commitment to strengthening Jharsuguda’s industrial base.
Dr. Pradipta Mohanty, Past Chairman, CII Odisha State Council, emphasized sustainability and innovation as key to Odisha’s mineral development, calling for stronger research, downstream linkages, and skill ecosystems.
Mr. C. Chandru, COO, Vedanta Aluminium Limited, praised Odisha’s transparent governance and industry collaboration that have made it a global benchmark for responsible mining.
Mr. Bibhu Mishra, Advisor, Hindalco Industries, acknowledged the Government of Odisha’s support in enabling industry-led growth and environmental stewardship.
Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Mr. Prabodh Mohanty, Member, CII Odisha State Council, stated that the conclave reaffirmed Odisha’s role as India’s mining powerhouse and highlighted the collective commitment to building a sustainable, technology-driven, and inclusive mining ecosystem.
The conclave concluded with a shared resolve among stakeholders to advance ‘Viksit Odisha @2036’ envisioning Odisha as a global leader in sustainable mining, industrial innovation, and equitable growth.
