Make In Odisha conclave attracts Rs 2 lakh crore investment proposals: Patnaik

The Make in Odisha conclave, the state's biggest showpiece event, here has attracted over Rs two lakh crore investment intent in the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Friday.

"Through 'Make in Odisha', the state has received investment intent of over Rs two lakh crore," Patnaik said while addressing the industry players during the conclusion of the three-day conclave that began November 30.

The Chief Minister also thanked the industry leaders for reposing their faith in the state.

The state receivied a total investment intent of of Rs 2,03,235 crore.

Out of this, there were investment proposals of Rs 97,911 crore in the mineral and metals sector, while the tourism sector received an investment proposal of Rs 2,076 crore.

An investment proposal of Rs 38,443 crore was received in infrastructure sector, while the power and regeneration sector received an investment proposal of Rs 29,932 crore.

State Industries Minister Debi Prasad Mishra told reporters that the industries SAIL, Tata Steel, Adani group, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, JSPL are among the investors.

--IANS

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