By Bizodisha Bureau, Bhubaneswar, November 30, 2016 : Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday inaugurated “Make in Odisha” conclave – the largest ever investment summit here.

Patnaik thanked the industry for participating in the Conclave. “I am delighted to inaugurate this largest ever expo in the state and extremely pleased to see the overwhelming response,” CM said.

Policy ecosystem and investment opportunities to be showcased in the expo would help attract in significant investments into the state generate higher employment for people, Patnaik added

More than 100 companies are taking part in the first edition of this largest ever investment summit in state. Interestingly, a special Defence hangar was showcased during the ceremony which showcased country’s short to long range missiles likes of Agni, Prithvi, Brahmos as well as Sukhoi aircraft engines that are manufactured in the state.

Further some interesting projects wBy ere also showcased during the function. Projects on smart city like smart weather forecast on traffic signal, lane specification with speed limit technology, diversion advisory, and route advisory for commuters, traffic enforcement advisory were displayed during the expo..

Ministers of as many as 12 departments, chief secretary, department secretaries, Skill Development Authority Chairman Subroto Bagchi, noted industrialists, dignitaries from foreign countries like China, Taiwan were also present during the inaugural function.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, SBI Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya, Kumar Mangalam Birla are likely to make their presence in the next two days, officials said.

The state government is organising this event to woo major investments to state’s various sectors.