Odisha is preparing for its next phase of growth, driven by entrepreneurship, innovation, and manufacturing, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the closing ceremony of TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025, a summit focused on entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister urged the investor community to join hands with the state. “To every investor, mentor, and entrepreneur present here, we invite you to invest, innovate, and grow with us,” he said.
TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025 was organised over two days by the Department of Electronics and Information Technology, the Industries Department, OCAC, IPICOL, and Startup Odisha in collaboration with TiE Global. The event brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, mentors, investors, industry leaders, and change-makers.
The Chief Minister highlighted that Odisha, with progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, and a partnership mindset, is building an ecosystem where global expertise meets local talent. He emphasised that the state is now at the heart of India’s growth story and is emerging as an innovation hub with a policy-driven and infrastructure-ready environment that supports innovation.
“We are actively positioning Odisha as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres. Whether it is in chip design, AI research, blockchain, or financial inclusion, Odisha is ready to lead. Odisha has become one of the first states in India to launch a dedicated AI Policy. We have also revamped our Semiconductor Policy and will soon introduce new strategies for investments in IT, Global Capability Centres, and FinTech,” he said.
He added that the state is equipping its youth with future-ready skills in AI, cyber security, and emerging technologies, with growth efforts extending beyond Bhubaneswar to cities like Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur, which are being developed as the next wave of digital hubs.
“Our vision is not just about GDP growth, it is about creating jobs, empowering youth, and advancing social justice. Once you are here with us, you will definitely feel Odisha is your second home. Together, we can make Odisha the entrepreneurial capital of Eastern India and truly realise the vision of Purvodaya — the rise of the East,” he added.
Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Dr. Mukesh Mahaling said that AI will be a catalyst for empowerment in Odisha, improving governance, increasing farm productivity, expanding opportunities for artisans, and ensuring no citizen is left behind.
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