The conclave, taking place from January 28 to 29, will kick off with a grand reception at Bhubaneswar Airport, where PM Modi will be welcomed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders. Following the warm welcome, the Prime Minister will head to the event venue at Janata Maidan to officially launch the summit.

The Utkarsh Odisha conclave is designed to position the state as a central player in India’s industrial growth, in alignment with the Purvodaya Vision. The state’s ambition is to emerge as a leading investment hub and industrial powerhouse, benefiting from its rich resources and strategic location.

One of the key highlights of the event will be the inauguration of the Make in Odisha Exhibition, which will showcase the state’s accomplishments in creating a vibrant industrial ecosystem. This exhibition will provide a platform for interaction between industry leaders, investors, and policymakers, focusing on the opportunities for investment and collaboration in Odisha.

The conclave is expected to attract over 7,500 investors from across the globe. It will feature a range of activities including CEOs and Leaders’ Roundtables, sectoral discussions, B2B meetings, and policy dialogues. These sessions will focus on key sectors such as Information Technology (IT), renewable energy, textiles, chemicals, and food processing.

In addition to local participants, 12 countries—Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Germany, Poland, and Cuba among them—have been invited as “Countries of Focus.” These nations will explore potential investment opportunities in Odisha, further enhancing the global outreach of the conclave.

The Odisha government is targeting an impressive Rs 5 lakh crore in investments, with plans to sign 100 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) during the event. However, Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain has emphasized that the focus will not just be on MoUs but on ensuring the effective implementation of projects that can drive sustainable industrial growth.

Through the conclave, Odisha aims to accelerate its journey toward becoming a global industrial hub, working towards its vision of a “Samrudh Odisha” by 2036 and contributing to the goal of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047. The Utkarsh Odisha conclave is poised to be a defining moment in the state’s industrial transformation, fostering opportunities for both domestic and international investments.

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On Sunday, PM Modi was received with a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour at the Bayan Palace. Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister of Kuwait, welcomed him ahead of his talks with the Emir. Reflecting on the long-standing friendly relations between the two nations, the leaders expressed their commitment to deepening and broadening bilateral cooperation.

In a post on X, PM Modi shared, “Excellent meeting with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. We discussed cooperation in key sectors like pharmaceuticals, IT, FinTech, Infrastructure, and security. In line with the close ties between our nations, we have elevated our partnership to a strategic one, and I am optimistic that our friendship will flourish even more in the times to come.”

The Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to the Amir for ensuring the well-being of the over one million-strong Indian community in Kuwait, acknowledging their contribution to Kuwait’s development. In return, Sheikh Meshal Al-Sabah lauded the Indian community for their active role in the progress of Kuwait.

PM Modi congratulated Kuwait on its initiatives under Vision 2035 and praised the successful hosting of the recent GCC Summit. He also expressed appreciation for being invited as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the Arabian Gulf Cup’s opening ceremony. The Emir reciprocated the sentiments, expressing optimism about India’s increasing role in Kuwait’s Vision 2035 initiatives and strengthening ties in the Gulf region.

In a historic gesture, PM Modi was conferred the prestigious Mubarak Al-Kabeer Medal, one of Kuwait’s highest honors, awarded to Heads of State and foreign dignitaries.

As part of the discussions, PM Modi extended an invitation to the Kuwaiti Amir to visit India, further cementing the growing ties between the two nations. This landmark visit underlines the shared vision and commitment of both leaders to foster a deeper and more strategic partnership in the years ahead.

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