Bhubaneswar, July 21 -- Odisha has secured a place among India's top five investment-friendly states in the first-ever NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, a milestone that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday described as a strong endorsement of the state's reform-driven governance, investor-friendly policies and commitment to sustainable industrial growth.
Congratulating the people of Odisha, government departments, industry partners, entrepreneurs, investors and public servants, the Chief Minister said the recognition reflects the collective efforts made to transform Odisha into one of the country's most attractive investment destinations.
"Odisha's recognition among the top five investment-friendly states is a ...