Bhubaneswar: The countdown for the ‘Make in Odisha Conclave-2018’ has begun and preparations are in full swing.
Around 5,000 workers have been engaged to set up a full-fledged platform covering 30,000 sq metres for the state’s flagship biennial investors’ summit.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will kick off the event November 11 evening. The event will have four big stalls named after the famous destinations of Odisha like Chilika, Bhitarkanika, Simlipal and Mahanadi. These stalls are dedicated to seminars on various sectors in which leading industrialists will participate.
There would be four stalls named after the state’s major rivers Brahmani, Baitarani, Rushikulya and Subarnarekha. There will be as many gates for VVIPs and the general public.
Pavilion Deomali
The theme-based Pavilion Deomali – the highest mountain peak of Odisha – will be projected on the geodesic dome. Officials said the dome is being constructed for the first time in India, and will project the focus sectors and prominent tourism locations in the state. Cutting-edge technologies like kinetic installation will be used and visitors can enjoy the synchronised beauty of 108 spheres. Visitors will also get a chance to see the future Smart City and the natural beauty of Odisha through virtual reality.
Japan Seminar
As Japan is the country partner of MIO-2018, a dedicated session for Japanese companies is scheduled for November 12. The Japanese companies will be shown investment opportunities in Odisha’s manufacturing sector. Some of the companies which have confirmed their presence are Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Marubeni, JFE Steel, Nissin Food, Mitsui and Takahata Precision.
Awards ceremony
The state government is planning to present three awards — the Odisha CSR Awards 2018, Expo Awards and Pride of Odisha to companies and successful entrepreneurs. Odisha CSR Awards are being awarded for the first time. The awards will be given to companies operating in the state for outstanding contributions to the socio-economic development of Odisha. Expo awards will be given to three companies for the best stall at the expo November 12. The CM will present the Pride of Odisha award to three Odisha-based entrepreneurs who are successful innovators. This award is part of the successful conclusion of the ‘I am Odisha’ campaign on social media.
High targets for MIO-2018
The first edition of MIO bagged around Rs 2,03,000-crore investment commitments. During the last conclave, the state had received 124 proposals and 65 per cent of them are in various stages of implementation. Over 800 meetings were held and around 270 exhibitors showcased their products. MIO-2016 received over 4,400 registrations and around 18,500 visitors came to the event. But according to officials, MIO-2018 will be bigger than that of 2016. The participation of companies has increased and officials hope to receive good number of investment proposals. The MIO-2018 has been extended to four-and-a-half days.
SCHEDULE
November 11
- Coastal Fun Run
- Heritage Walk
- Golf Tournament
- Tribal Museum Tour
- Kala Bhoomi Tour (Odisha Crafts Museum)
November 12
- Inaugural Session (Plenary) and Business Leadership Summit
- Session on Logistics & Infrastructure
- Japan Seminar
- Food Processing
- Bhubaneswar and Rourkela Smart Cities
- Tourism Investment
- MoU Signing Ceremony of Excellence Programmes (Sports) at the Kalinga Stadium
November 13
- Session on Healthcare Investment
- Session on Textiles & Apparel
- Session on Downstream Industries in Metal Sector
- Session on MSME Investment
- Tech Talk
- Startup Talk
- Session on Aerospace & Defence Manufacturing
- Session on Chemicals and Petrochemicals
- Session on Agribusiness Investment
- Session on Skill Development
- Valedictory Ceremony
November 14
- Women Entrepreneurship Plenary
- Electronics and IT
- Agri Marketing
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Academic Meet Plenary
- Woman Entrepreneurship Thematic Session on Financing for Entrepreneurs
- Women Entrepreneurship Thematic Session on Marketing for Entrepreneurs
- Women Entrepreneurship Thematic Session on Marketing for SHGs
- Woman Entrepreneurship Thematic Session on Financing for SHGs
- Academic Meet Thematic Session
- 36-Hour Smart Odisha Hackathon
November 15
- Investments in Biotechnology
- Media and Entertainment Session