Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- Odisha is steadily transforming into a major industrial destination as it moves beyond its traditional reliance on natural resources and embraces technology-driven growth sectors, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Wednesday. The state has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 1.67 lakh crore through recent investors' meets, with the potential to generate employment for nearly 1.46 lakh people.

The chief minister said the strong investor response at roadshows held in Hyderabad and Kolkata reflects growing confidence in Odisha's evolving industrial strategy. He noted that the state is positioning itself as an emerging industrial powerhouse by prioritising future-ready industries alongside its established s...