By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Industry-Energy-MSME Minister Pratap Deb has held a high level meeting with Investors in Japan. Minister Deb was accompanied by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who is being leading a top level delegation to Japan.
Chief Secretary PK Jena, Industry Secretary Hemant Sharma and IT Secretary Manoj Mishra were among those present.
Odisha Industry-Energy-MSME Minister Deb, met representatives from JSW. The discussion focused on JSW’s partnerships with JFE Corporation and marubeniitochu Steel and how Odisha can support their upcoming projects in the region.
Minister Deb also highlighted the transfer of cutting-edge technology from Japan to make Odisha the leading destination for steel manufacturing in the world. This is a significant development for the state.
A fruitful discussion with leaders from Marubeni Corporation & Avaada Energy on opportunities in greenhydrogen & greenammonia sectors in Odisha also dicussed. Minister Deb briefed on the state’s policy ecosystem and infrastructure to support these projects
It may be noted here that during the visit, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to attend programmes in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. He is scheduled to return on April 9.
On April 4, the Chief Minister will meet Eiji Hashimoto, Representative Director and President of Nippon Steel Corporation, on Tuesday for a one-to-one meeting to discuss avenues of collaboration between NSC and the Government of Odisha.
On April 5, the Government of Odisha will be hosting the Odisha Business Meet 2023 at The Okura Tokyo which is expected to be attended by over 200 industrialists, business persons and investors from across Japan and the Indo-Pacific Region. The Chief Minister will address the investors and showcase the vast existing and emerging business opportunities in Odisha. In the evening, he will hold an interactive meeting with the Odia Diaspora in Japan.
On April 6, the state delegation will make a factory visit to the Kimitsu Steel Works and the R&D centre of Nippon Steel Corporation.
