700 industries to take part in Make in Odisha conclave

Bhubaneswar: Around 300-700 industries from across the country and outside will participate in the Make in Odisha conclave that is scheduled to be held here from November 30 to December 2.

Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi informed this after a preparatory meeting held at Secretariat here today.

A total 280 stalls will be set up at the conclave, to be organised under the joint aegis of the Government of Odisha and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP), Government of India. The Chief Secretary said agriculture, food processing, petroleum industry would to be given focus at the three-day meet.

Padhi further said new policy for MSMEs, textile and handloom industries would be brought out soon. Sources said several projects will be showcased at the event to lure investments in various sectors.