With Japan government
Asked about any specific plan for the immediate investment in the state, Suzuki said, "I represent the government. The Japanese businessmen and industries will decide on that mater. However, Odisha has huge potential in steel, tourism and other sectors."
Union Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who hails from the state said, "Japanese company Nippon and ArcelorMittal have a joint venture to develop Esar Steel Pellet plant at Paradip while Japan's JFE Holdings and JSW Steel Ltd have tied up for Bhushan Steel Ltd."