{"id":45117,"date":"2024-11-17T16:09:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-17T16:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/?p=45117"},"modified":"2024-11-17T16:09:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T16:09:59","slug":"odisha-delegation-embarks-on-successful-first-day-of-singapore-visit-to-attract-global-investments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/2024\/11\/17\/odisha-delegation-embarks-on-successful-first-day-of-singapore-visit-to-attract-global-investments\/","title":{"rendered":"Odisha Delegation Embarks on Successful First Day of Singapore Visit To Attract Global Investments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Singapore\/Bhubaneswar ,17\/11\/2024 ( Odisha Samachar \/Rajat Mohapatra )- \u00a0The first day of the Singapore visit by Odisha\u2019s high-level delegation, led by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi and Industry Minister Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, commenced with a briefing by Dr. Shilpak Ambule, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore on India-Singapore Business Relations.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45119 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-2-1-300x134.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-2-1-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-2-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0The High Commissioner informed the delegation about the recent trade and commerce related developments between the two countries. He also highlighted on the role of Indian states like Odisha in further strengthening this bilateral relationship especially in sectors like Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Renewable Energy, Green Fuels, and Skilling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45121 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-3-300x137.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-3-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-3.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>After the briefing by the High Commissioner, a series of meetings chaired by Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister were held.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first meeting was with Dr Edward Morton, Founder, CT Metrix where the developments in the IT\/ITeS, Semiconductors, Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Smart City Solutions were discussed. Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister assured that Odisha Government with take all proactive measures to ensure development of a robust Electronics Ecosystem in the state and invited Mr Morton to visit Odisha and explore the business opportunities the state offers.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45122 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-4-300x137.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-4-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-4.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0The next meeting was with Mr. Vivek Agarwal, Director, Visa Group Limited. Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister urged the Visa Group to expand capacity, increase value-added products, and create more employment opportunities in the state in Steel and Ferro-Chrome Sectors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45123 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-5-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-5-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-5.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\u00a0The delegation also met with Mr. Rabin Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Orind Singapore Pte Ltd who is looking to invest in the bio-fertilizers sector.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister encouraged Mr. Jhunjhunwala to set up the facility in Odisha and assured all necessary support from Government of Odisha.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After the meetings, the delegation led by Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister visited Sembcorp Industries Ltd., where the delegation explored Singapore&#8217;s advancements in renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Chief Minister Shri Majhi announced the approval of Sembcorp\u2019s Green Ammonia project in Odisha. This aligns with the state&#8217;s focus on attracting investments in Renewable Energy, Green Fuels and related Manufacturing Sectors.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45124 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-6-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-6-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-6.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0The discussions explored opportunities for collaboration to build sustainable infrastructure and strengthen Odisha&#8217;s position as a key destination for green investments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The day concluded with a dinner hosted by the\u00a0High Commissioner of India in Singapore\u00a0for the Hon\u2019ble Chief Minister and the Odisha State Delegation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi remarked, \u201cThis is my first foreign visit as Chief Minister, and we chose Singapore for the Odisha Business Meet due to its thriving industrial ecosystem and innovative practices. Singapore\u2019s excellence in infrastructure, logistics, and urban management presents valuable lessons for our rapidly urbanizing state. India and Singapore share strong economic, strategic, and cultural ties, and Odisha is poised to enhance this partnership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0My government is committed to providing full facilitation for investors, offering opportunities in sectors like handloom, seafood, and skilled workers. Over the next three days, I will meet with potential investors to foster growth and collaboration.\u201d<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-45125 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-7-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-7-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/S-7.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Industry Minister Shri Sampad Chandra Swain added, \u201cOdisha\u2019s strategic location on India\u2019s eastern seaboard makes it a major investment hub, particularly for green fuels and renewable energy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Today\u2019s engagements provided us with valuable insights to further enhance our industrial ecosystem and attract global investments.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The visit marks a critical outreach effort as part of the upcoming\u00a0Utkarsh Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025, showcasing Odisha\u2019s potential to global investors. The next three days hold significant importance, with planned visits to the\u00a0Jurong Petrochemicals Region, ITEES, PSA Horizons, and more high-level meetings aimed at strengthening Odisha\u2019s industrial growth and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 618px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-45117-1\" width=\"618\" height=\"350\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore.mp4\">https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Singapore.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore\/Bhubaneswar ,17\/11\/2024 ( Odisha Samachar \/Rajat Mohapatra )- \u00a0The first day of the Singapore visit by Odisha\u2019s high-level delegation, led by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi and Industry Minister Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, commenced with a briefing by Dr. Shilpak Ambule, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore on India-Singapore Business Relations. \u00a0The High Commissioner informed &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":45120,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[40],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45117"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45117"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45117\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45127,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45117\/revisions\/45127"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45120"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45117"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45117"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eodishasamachar.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45117"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}