Surge in petrochem investment plan lifts up Make-in-Odisha outcome

Sector receives Rs 1.35 trillion worth proposals, including those from HPL, CPC of Taiwan

Massive response to the opportunity of investment in the petrochemical sector has unexpectedly inflated the total value of investment intentions received at the Make in Odisha conclave scheduled to conclude on Thursday.

The state received 183 proposals in all, valued at Rs 4.19 trillion in 15 diversified areas at the event, compared to its own expectation of netting Rs 2.5-3 trillion worth of investment plans as expressed by the state industry minister in the pre-event briefings. All these proposals have the potential to create