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New Indian Express
11 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Dedicated to realise PM Modi's vision of Viksit Odisha, says CM Mohan Charan Majhi
This afternoon, the beloved prime minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, arrives in Odisha. On behalf of four-and-half crore Odias, I extend a heartfelt welcome to him on this sacred land of Lord Jagannath. This visit holds a special significance - Modi Ji completes 11 years of dedicated service as the prime minister of India, while I complete my first year as the chief minister of Odisha. In the past year alone, Modi Ji has visited Odisha five times. With today's visit, it becomes his sixth visit since the formation of the double-engine government in the state. Remarkably, Prime Minister Modi has visited Odisha more times than the total visits of all previous prime ministers combined. His frequent visit to Odisha signifies his unique sense of devotion to Lord Jagannath and love for Odisha. During the last one year, I have not only been fortunate to meet him on several occasions, but also experienced his vision for the accelerated economic growth of Odisha. Being involved in social and political activities since my childhood, my concern always remains to make people's lives qualitative, happy and prosperous. I tried to reflect people's aspirations in various capacities – as an RSS member, a teacher in the Saraswati Shishu Mandir, a sarpanch, an MLA and an Opposition leader in the state Assembly. In the two-and-half decades, since I came to the Assembly as an MLA in 2000 and became chief minister in 2024, I have dedicated myself to public service by keeping my personal life aside. Now, I bear the responsibility of leading Odisha's development. My journey of over three decades - built on experience, knowledge, and unwavering commitment to public welfare - has shaped my vision. Above all, the BJP's development model and prime minister's leadership have inspired me with new resolutions. On this path, I am not alone - 4.5 crore Odias walk with me. Modi Ji's governance model - Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas - guides our mission. Today, in the gracious presence of Modi Ji, discussion is being held on the development activities undertaken in Odisha in last one year and the Vision 2036 and 2047. I take this opportunity to reiterate our resolve to facilitate that the benefits of development reach the common Odia families, especially women, farmers, youth and the poor, by making them successful in a time-bound manner.
The Star
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sub-regional initiatives complement AEC goals
KUALA LUMPUR: Sub-regional initiatives such as the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) have not only borne fruit significantly, but also proven to be vital complements to the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in boosting trade, investment and regional connectivity. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors Sdn Bhd head of investment research Mohd Sedek Jantan said while the AEC sets a broad macroeconomic framework, prioritising sub-regional areas have also addressed developmental disparities by targeting marginalised and less-developed areas while operationalising Asean's inclusive growth agenda. 'The IMT-GT hugs the Straits of Malacca, one of the world's busiest trade routes, while the BIMP-EAGA sits along the Sulu and Sulawesi Seas, a gateway for maritime connectivity, making them natural nodes for boosting trade, investment and connectivity across Asean and beyond. 'Their strength lies in their focus on what economists call 'spatial economics' –targeting lagging regions with tailored interventions,' he told Bernama. These sub-regions were not just random patches of land, but are strategically positioned along critical maritime corridors, he added. Elaborating, Mohd Sedek said IMT-GT leans into agro-processing and tourism, capitalising on the complementarities between southern Thailand, northern Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra, while BIMP-EAGA plays to its strengths in fisheries, renewable energy and ecotourism. 'This is not a one-size-fits-all approach; it is about leveraging local advantages to plug into regional and global value chains,' he said. Both sub-regional initiatives will develop special economic zones (SEZs), which act as economic rocket fuels by attracting foreign investments, sparking industrial growth and creating jobs through incentives and streamlined regulations. In the IMT-GT, zones such as Medan and Bukit Kayu Hitam in Malaysia, or Sei Mangkei in Indonesia, are already humming with activity, while BIMP-EAGA boasts over 60 SEZs from Bitung in Indonesia to Zamboanga in the Philippines. 'These zones are not just factories – they are engines of structural transformation, fostering 'agglomeration economies' – clusters where businesses, workers, and infrastructure feed off each other to drive growth. 'By linking these SEZs to cross-border trade and investment, IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA are building bridges to Asean's broader economic cohesion,' he said. Mohd Sedek said Asean could leverage IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA in sectors such as tourism, agrobusiness, renewable energy and manufacturing. Tourism remains a high-impact sector with strong growth in eco and halal tourism. For example, IMT-GT is promoting cross-border tourism under its Vision 2036. BIMP-EAGA focuses on community-based ecotourism and multi-country tourism circuits aligned with Asean standards, with strategic sites such as the Heart of Borneo and the Sulu-Sulawesi Marine Ecoregion, further enhancing the value of regional tourism offerings. Mohd Sedek said both sub-regions aim to build integrated value chains in the agrobusiness sector, with IMT-GT leading in agro-processing like palm oil and rubber, while BIMP-EAGA serves as Asean's food basket (shrimp, rice and seaweed), adding that halal food industries also benefit from this regional complementarity. He highlighted the potential of geothermal energy in Kalimantan as well as ocean energy and biodiesel, saying that the clean energy transition is important due to rising energy costs, which could benefit other Asean countries. The same applies to the manufacturing sector, where export-oriented industries in SEZs such as Medan, Sei Mangkei and Lhokseumawe are driving structural transformation and deeper integration into regional value chains. Mohd Sedek said both sub-regions have become critical platforms for advancing Asean's inclusive development agenda by targeting economically lagging and geographically marginalised regions. He said their interventions have helped narrow intra-national development gaps and improve spatial equity as well as challenges not fully addressed by the AEC. 'For instance, IMT-GT's economic corridors such as the Penang-Medan corridor has facilitated US$4.2bil (RM17.8bil) in trade in 2024, while the Malaysia-Thailand cross-border infrastructure projects have significantly enhanced connectivity. 'Similarly, BIMP-EAGA's Vision 2025 has catalysed US$2.8bil (RM11.87bil) in infrastructure investments, including major upgrades to the Davao and Bitung ports, reinforcing regional resilience and supporting Asean's broader connectivity goals under the Master Plan on Asean Connectivity 2025,' he said. Beyond infrastructure, Mohd Sedek said both sub-regional initiatives have boosted local economies by developing SEZs and strengthening regional value chains. He cited Thailand's Southern Economic Corridor – supported under IMT-GT – which generated over 15,000 jobs in 2023, with projects that not only attract foreign investment and integrate entrepreneurs into regional supply chains but also promote sectoral complementarity in agriculture, energy and tourism. Their bottom-up, project-driven approach complements Asean's top-down mechanisms, acting as decentralised building blocks of integration. 'By reinforcing trade linkages, fostering human capital development and enhancing cross-border governance, IMT-GT and BIMP-EAGA help Asean hedge against global supply chain risks and advance a more resilient, balanced and people-centric regional growth trajectory,' he further added.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Party-govt synergy takes centre stage as BJP plans anniv celebrations
Bhubaneswar: CM Mohan Charan Majhi and state BJP president Manmohan Samal on Monday emphasised the importance of synergy between the party and govt as BJP prepares to celebrate the first anniversary of Majhi govt here and 11 years of the Modi regime at the Centre through a massive outreach programme. "The organisation gives strength to the govt, and both must work in tandem to serve people effectively," Majhi said, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts in implementing welfare schemes and development initiatives. Samal lauded the Majhi govt's "remarkable milestones" in its first year. "Our govt has endeared itself to the people through swift implementation of manifesto promises and efficient grievance redressal," Samal said at a preparatory workshop for the anniversary celebrations with the party's organisational units. The BJP plans a series of activities to connect with one crore families across the state from June 9, when Modi took oath for the third term, till June 25, the day marking 50 years of the national emergency proclaimed on June 25, 1975. Senior BJP leader Samir Mohanty, who is convenor of the anniversary celebration committee, said there is a focus on the convergence of govt and party activities wherever possible. The double engine BJP govt's achievements, Modi's strategic actions, Majhi govt's performance, and comparison with previous Congress and BJD govts would be among the key highlights during the two weeks of activities. People's feedback would further guide the party for the future, he said. The campaign will also highlight the state's success in attracting investments and ensuring balanced regional development. The key message to drive home about the Majhi govt is, "Barsha Eka, Safalata Aneka (Year one, achievements many)," he said. Apart from highlighting the key milestones achieved, the Majhi govt will unveil its Vision 2036 and 2047 documents on June 12, his anniversary day. The documents will spell out milestones to be achieved in the current term of the govt as well, govt sources said. The party plans to conduct press conferences comparing their governance model with previous Congress and BJD administrations while strengthening its organisational base through enhanced party-govt coordination. BJP Odisha in-charge Vijaypal Singh Tomar and co-in-charge Lata Usendi also addressed party office-bearers. Several Union ministers are expected to participate in public meetings across major cities.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Odisha sets vision for top five economy with focus on basic amenities, inclusive growth
Bhubaneswar: Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said Odisha's ambitious vision is to position itself among India's top five states economically by 2036, its centenary year, while ensuring quality basic amenities of bijli, sadak, and paani (electricity, roads, and water) for all citizens and jobs for after chairing a consultative workshop on 'Vision 2036 and 2047' at Lok Seva Bhawan, Majhi announced that in a first-of-its-kind initiative, Odisha has employed artificial intelligence to analyse over 3.2 lakh proposals received from citizens and non-resident Odias, adhering to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Jan Bhagidari' vision. "The vision document is a roadmap for the dreams of 4.5 crore Odias and a promise for future generations," said Majhi, revealing that the draft is nearly complete, as he nears one year of his office on June 12. The plan, dubbed '36 for 36' by the CM earlier, will implement 36 flagship programmes across various sectors, including economy, industry, education, health, and state aims to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and reach $1.5 trillion by 2047, serving as a crucial growth engine for a developed India. The state govt envisions Odisha as India's gateway to East and South-East Asian nations through port-led development. "Infrastructure, skill development, ease of doing business — we will do everything necessary to establish industries," Majhi CM Pravati Parida highlighted the focus on women's empowerment, ensuring equal rights and safety across sectors by 2036. Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said various stakeholders contributed to the blueprint for this state-level workshop, which saw participation from ministers, administrators, and voluntary organisations, three regional workshops are scheduled in Sambalpur, Balasore, and vision documents for 2036 and 2047 represent comprehensive plans for transforming Odisha into a prosperous, industrially advanced state while maintaining focus on quality healthcare, education, and livelihood opportunities for all minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said extensive consultations were held with intellectuals, various civil organisations, social workers, educators, public representatives, environmentalists, and civil society members to finalise the Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047 document."We are collectively working towards building an Odisha that is economically prosperous and ensures social justice. The aim is to establish the state as a leader in human development indices," he said.
United News of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Preparation of Odisha Vision 2036 document in final stage: CM Majhi
Bhubaneswar, May 9 (UNI) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Friday that the preparation of the "Odisha Vision 2036" document is in its final stage. A draft has already been prepared, and the final version will be completed after consultations with experts. Majhi expressed confidence that a prosperous Odisha will be realised by 2036. The Chief Minister said the aim is to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy. Steps will be taken to ensure that even the most marginalised sections of society receive access to all essential services by 2036. Majhi made these remarks while attending the state-level 'Consultation Workshop' organized as part of the 'Vision Odisha 2036 and 2047' initiative held in Bhubaneswar. He emphasised that the vision document serves as a roadmap for the dreams of 4.5 crore Odias and represents a promise to future generations. The Chief Minister added that following the state-level workshop, three regional workshops will be held in Sambalpur, Balasore, and Jajpur to gather more inputs. Participants at Friday's workshop included experienced administrators, educators, public representatives, industry leaders, civil society members, and eminent figures from Odisha's arts, culture, and heritage sectors. They shared their views and submitted proposals to the government. Majhi revealed that 36 top-priority programs have been identified to make a meaningful impact in critical sectors by 2036. This strategic initiative is expected to accelerate Odisha's development journey. He stressed that a whole-of-government approach will be adopted to implement the programs, which will span across key sectors such as economy, industry, education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, science and research, innovation, and women's empowerment. Majhi reiterated the government's ambitious resolution to transform Odisha into a prosperous state by 2036, marking the centenary of the state's formation. He also highlighted Odisha's envisioned contribution to India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. 'Our Vision 2036 and 2047 documents reflect an ambitious resolve to build a prosperous, developed, and proud Odisha—a 'Developed Odisha' that will shine brightly as part of a 'Developed India,'' he stated. In alignment with the Prime Minister's 'Jan Bhagidari' initiative, Majhi noted that over 3.2 lakh suggestions have been received from citizens of Odisha and the Odia diaspora worldwide. He further emphasised that Odisha is the first state in India to use artificial intelligence for analysing public feedback and data to prepare its vision document. Majhi also mentioned that Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) and Members of Parliament (MPs) have been requested to provide their valuable input, considering their extensive experience. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Women and Child Development, Parvathi Parida, who also attended the event, emphasised the importance of aligning present conditions with future goals in formulating an effective action plan. UNI DP ARN
