The Odisha Government has decided to bring in a special policy to encourage and facilitate investments in start-ups in the State, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik told a delegation from US-based TiE Silicon Valley during a meeting at the State Secretariat on Monday.
Patnaik also said Odisha is aiming to become the top three destinations for start-ups in India in two years. The meeting discussed investment opportunities available in small, medium and large industries in the State.
According to sources, the State Government is expected to come out with a start-up policy within two to three months. An agreement is scheduled to be signed between the Ipicol and the TiE Silicon Valley to boost investments in start-ups.
The 13-member delegation of the TiE Silicon Valley is on a two-day visit to the State as part of the Start-Up India initiative, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.
The Secretaries of the various departments of the State Government were also present when the delegation met the CM and the Chief Secretary.