Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the operation centres of four companies in the IT sector in Bhubaneswar on Friday.
The companies which opened their operations centres included Chubb Business Services, Integreon Managed Solutions, Bourntec Solutions, and Secuodsoft Technologies. These centres are expected to further strengthen the state’s position as a key destination for IT, professional services and innovation.
“The presence of these companies in Odisha is a testament to our state’s commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment. From IT to manufacturing, from research and development to professional services, the state’s diverse industrial landscape is expanding rapidly. We have set for ourselves the target to make Odisha a USD 500 billion economy by 2036 and a USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2047. IT/ITeS and the larger services sector will play a critical role in helping us achieve these targets,” said Majhi on the occasion.
“Our focus will remain on creating an environment that nurtures businesses, empowers people, and fosters sustainable growth. The companies that are present in Odisha will continue to drive the state’s growth, and their success will undoubtedly pave the way for many others to follow,” he added.
Mukesh Mahaling, Minister for Electronics & IT said Bhubaneswar today stands out among Tier 2 cities as the pre-eminent center of choice for top IT companies and professional services firms. “We are proud of this faith that investors, both nationally and globally, repose on us. At the same time, we never become content with what we have already achieved and always strive for more. When we imagine Odisha in 2036 and 2047, we see a state which is one of India’s key hubs in emerging technologies.”
Minister for Industries, Skill Development and Technical Education Sampad Chandra Swain, Development Commissioner Anu Garg, additional chief secretary to Chief Minister Nikunja Bihari Dhal, Principal Secretary Electronics and IT Department Vishal Dev, Special Secretary Electronics and IT Department Manas Ranjan Panda, and senior executives from the four companies were present.