Odisha is stepping up efforts to attract investments in chemicals and petrochemicals, strengthen downstream manufacturing and create long-term employment, as the State intensifies its engagement with domestic and international industry leaders.
The Odisha delegation participated in the India–US and India–EU Chemicals and Petrochemicals forums following a roundtable, focusing on international cooperation, technology partnerships, sustainable manufacturing and supply-chain resilience.
Aboli Sunil Naravane, Managing Director, IPICOL, took part in the engagements.
The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration in specialty chemicals, advanced materials, sustainable manufacturing technologies and downstream industries. Technology transfer, diversified sourcing and resilient supply chains emerged as key areas for boosting long-term industrial competitiveness.
The delegation also visited the India Chem 2026 exhibition, engaging with industry stakeholders and examining emerging developments in specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, advanced materials and related manufacturing technologies.
In a broader push to attract investments, Odisha held one-on-one meetings with industry leaders from chemicals and petrochemicals, textiles and apparel, and agro-processing. The discussions focused on downstream manufacturing, industrial expansion, value addition, processing capacity and stronger supply-chain linkages.
The Chief Minister called on prospective investors to engage with Team Odisha and IPICOL, spell out their requirements for land, feedstock, utilities, common infrastructure and statutory approvals, and work towards project-specific facilitation plans.
Odisha aims to build an integrated chemicals and petrochemicals ecosystem capable of attracting fresh investments, expanding downstream industries, accelerating technology adoption and generating sustainable employment.
Through direct industry engagement, infrastructure development and coordinated implementation support, the State is seeking to convert investment interest into operational projects and production capacity, strengthening its position in India's ambition to emerge as a globally competitive chemicals and petrochemicals manufacturing hub.
Hemant Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries, Home and Information & Public Relations, Government of Odisha, emphasised the importance of translating the State’s industrial advantages into implementable projects through coordinated government support, suitable industrial locations and infrastructure development.
“Odisha offers a strong proposition for chemical and petrochemical investments, combining strategic port connectivity, a substantial industrial base, resource availability and significant opportunities for downstream value addition.
"Our focus is to work closely with investors to identify suitable locations, address infrastructure and utility requirements, and facilitate statutory processes through a coordinated government approach. We invite industry leaders to partner with Odisha in building a competitive, technology-driven and responsible chemicals ecosystem that strengthens domestic manufacturing and creates long-term employment opportunities,” he said.
