Odisha-China business collaborations have been envisioned in the Make in India Conference scheduled to be held here on December 1 and 2.
Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi held a discussion to this effect with President of India China Trade & Culture Centre Johnson and Commerce Secretary of Indian Consulate, Shanghai SK Roy at the Sate Secretariat here on Monday. Odisha Industry Federation chairman Sarat Kumar Sahoo was present.
Johnson expressed his willingness to participate in the Make in India Conference with a group of investors. Padhi advised him to bring investors from sectors like light engineering, electronic products and food processing as Odisha has many opportunities in these sectors. Johnson proposed to come up with a group of 30 potential investors.
The Chief Secretary advised him to send a list of the companies and industries in advance so that collaboration and matchmaking with local entrepreneurs could be made in tome and their participation would be more outcome-oriented.