Odisha is positioning itself as a Global Capability Centre (GCC) hotspot, driven by a strong push in entrepreneurship, AI, and manufacturing. Speaking at the closing ceremony of TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called upon investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs to “invest, innovate, and grow with Odisha.”
TiECon Bhubaneswar 2025: Showcasing Odisha’s Growth Potential
The two-day summit, held from August 9–10 at the Mayfair Convention Centre, was organised by the Department of Electronics & Information Technology, the Industries Department, OCAC, IPICOL, and Startup Odisha in collaboration with TiE Global.
The event brought together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from India and abroad to discuss entrepreneurship, AI adoption, and emerging sector growth.
Odisha’s GCC Vision
Highlighting the state’s ambition, CM Majhi said:
“We are actively positioning Odisha as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres. Whether in chip design, AI research, blockchain, or financial inclusion, Odisha is ready to lead.”
Key policy moves include:
“We are actively positioning Odisha as a preferred destination for Global Capability Centres. Whether in chip design, AI research, blockchain, or financial inclusion, Odisha is ready to lead.”
Key policy moves include:
- Launch of Odisha AI Policy 2025 – among the first in India
- Revamped Semiconductor Policy to attract advanced manufacturing
- Upcoming strategies for IT, GCCs, and FinTech investments
The CM emphasised that Odisha is building future-ready talent in AI, cybersecurity, and emerging tech while expanding digital hubs beyond Bhubaneswar to Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur.
From GDP Growth to Inclusive Development
Majhi stressed that Odisha’s growth model focuses on job creation, youth empowerment, and social justice.
He assured investors:
“Once you are here, you will feel Odisha is your second home. Together, we can make Odisha the entrepreneurial capital of Eastern India and realise the vision of Purvodaya — the rise of the East.”
He assured investors:
“Once you are here, you will feel Odisha is your second home. Together, we can make Odisha the entrepreneurial capital of Eastern India and realise the vision of Purvodaya — the rise of the East.”
AI as a Catalyst for Inclusive Growth
Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Electronics, IT, and Health, highlighted AI’s role in:
- Governance improvement
- Boosting farm productivity
- Expanding artisan opportunities
- Ensuring no citizen is left behind
Summit Highlights
- Day 1: Entrepreneurship focus – manufacturing, mining, tourism, blue economy, women entrepreneurs, and opportunities in Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities.
- Day 2: AI Summit – Odisha AI Policy 2025, India’s AI Vision 2030, AI in governance & industry, skill development, and responsible AI adoption.
The event served as a platform for collaboration between government, industry, and startups, underscoring Odisha’s readiness to become Eastern India’s tech and innovation hub.
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