Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- Odisha's industries secretary, Hemnat Sharma, emphasized the state government's commitment to creating a conducive ecosystem for industrial development and investment.

Speaking at the inauguration of the first edition of the CII Odisha Mining and Construction Equipment Expo (OMCE) 2026, Sharma lauded the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for organizing a focused B2B platform that brings together manufacturers, policymakers, and end-users under one roof.

Highlighting the importance of collaboration, Sharma noted that the roundtable discussions provided a high-level forum for industry leaders to address key challenges, policy support, technological adoption, and opportunities for strengthening the mining and co...