Odisha pitches chemical investment at India Chem 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi used India Chem 2026 in Mumbai to promote the state as a destination for chemical and petrochemical investment, arguing that its ports, refinery infrastructure and industrial base could support a shift beyond mineral-led growth. Majhi identified Paradip, Dhamra and Gopalpur as potential locations for port-linked industries. He pointed to opportunities in specialty chemicals, polymers, packaging and technical textiles, as well as green hydrogen, green ammonia, fluorochemicals and coal-gasification projects. Angul and Dhenkanal, he said, could support projects linked to metals, coal, power and industrial consumers. The investment pitch highlighted the Paradip Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region, a refinery and petrochemical complex, and a Plastic Park. Majhi also said the state would coordinate land identification, infrastructure development and statutory clearances for projects, while maintaining environmental compliance. Odisha’s Industries Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma said the government would work with investors on land, feedstock, utilities, logistics and shared infrastructure. Majhi cited state...