Viksit Odisha / CM Mohan Majhi to Pitch Odisha as Investment Hub at India Chem 2026

Bhubaneswar, Oct 21: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday left for Mumbai to participate in India Chem 2026, the country's premier biennial event for the chemicals and petrochemicals sector, scheduled to be held on October 22 and 23, officials said.

According to an official statement, CM Majhi will take part in the inaugural session and the CEO Roundtable during his two-day visit. The roundtable will be chaired by Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers J.P. Nadda.

Investment push

The visit is aimed at showcasing Odisha's industrial strengths, investment-ready infrastructure and policy support for the chemicals and petrochemicals industry. The State government views the event as an opportunity to engage directly with leading industry players and explore new avenues for industrial expansion.

During the two-day visit, the Chief Minister is scheduled to hold one-on-one discussions with representatives of more than 20 major companies from the sector. The deliberations are expected to focus on new investments, downstream manufacturing opportunities and the establishment of industrial ventures in Odisha.

Focus on new sectors

A major highlight of Odisha's participation will be the presentation of its coal gasification initiative, which the government sees as a promising avenue for industrial growth and value-added manufacturing.

The State is also expected to announce plans for a dedicated large-scale chemical industrial park aimed at attracting investments across the chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and packaging sectors. The proposed park is intended to strengthen the industrial ecosystem and create opportunities for employment and downstream industries.

Odisha will participate alongside states such as Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, reflecting the growing role of states in shaping India's chemical manufacturing landscape.
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Industrial roadmap

While established industrial centres such as Maharashtra and Gujarat continue to dominate the sector, Odisha is positioning itself as a competitive destination for chemical and petrochemical investments by leveraging its resource base, industrial infrastructure and supportive policy framework.

Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Hemant Sharma, said Odisha is focusing on expanding its presence in high-growth sectors and using India Chem 2026 as a platform to engage with industry leaders and secure future investments.

He added that the proposed chemical industrial park and the State's emphasis on coal gasification would help create a competitive ecosystem, encourage value addition and generate employment opportunities.