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00:00Odisha is also becoming a hub for new-age industries like renewable energy, electronics
00:09manufacturing and green fuels.
00:12We are ready to partner with you to unlock this immense potential and achieve success
00:17together.
00:18Our highly skilled and low-cost workforce is another key strength.
00:24Through the Skilled in Odisha initiative, we have created a talent pool that meets global
00:29standards.
00:30Our young, dynamic workforce is disciplined, hardworking and ready to deliver.
00:36Odia people are recognized worldwide for their dedication and work ethic.
00:42By investing in Odisha, you invest in these talented people who will help your business
00:47to grow.
00:49Investing in Odisha is more than just doing business, it's joining a thriving ecosystem.
00:56We are committed to ensure your investments to grow and succeed.
01:01Our government will support you every step of the way.
01:05I invite each of you to join us on this exciting journey.
01:09Don't just invest in Odisha, growth in Odisha, growth with Odisha.
01:14Together we can build industries, create jobs and shape a brighter future together.
01:20Lastly, I am happy to invite you to the Utkarsh Odisha – Makin Odisha Conclave 2025, which
01:27will be held on January 28 and 29 January in Bhubaneswar.
01:31This conclave will bring together business leaders, innovators and policymakers from
01:37across the globe.
01:40This premier platform is your gateway to new opportunity, to partnership that will shape
01:46the future of industry in India.
01:50I look forward to welcome you all to Bhubaneswar.
01:53Vande Utkar Janani, Jai Hind.
01:57Moderator Thank you so much, sir.
02:00Thank you for your amazing words.
02:02Next we have the honor of hearing from a distinguished diplomat and a statesman who has represented
02:10India on the global stage with unparalleled competence and has been pivotal in shaping
02:16India's foreign policy to align with the aspirations of its citizens and diaspora.
02:22With an illustrious career spanning over four decades, he has served as India's ambassador
02:29to several key nations and played a critical role in negotiating landmark agreements.
02:36His leadership has significantly enhanced India's global standing.
02:41Ladies and gentlemen, give a thundering round of applause.
02:43Let's have on the podium Dr. S. Jai Shankar, Honorable External Affairs Minister of India
02:50for his special address.
02:55Dr. S. Jai Shankar Honorable Chief Minister, Shri Mohan Charan
03:08Majhiji, Honorable Industries Minister, Shri Sampat Charan Swainji, Chief Secretary Manoj
03:15Ahujaji, Principal Secretary Hemant Sharmaji, M.D. Epicole Bhupendra Singh Puniaji, Excellencies,
03:25my Pravasi brothers and sisters, it's a great pleasure to welcome you all today.
03:33Namaskar and Jai Jagannath.
03:42In the course of a long work life, I've been called many things.
03:48Today was the first time I was called a second engine of a train.
03:53It was a novel description but a very good one.
03:55I appreciate it very much and I think the message of double engine is the first message
04:02we want to give you from this event.
04:09But I do want to ask all of you, our Pravasi visitors especially, of the importance of
04:18doing a business session, a joint business session on an occasion like this.
04:25Because persons of Indian origin and non-resident Indians, you are in many ways are connect
04:35to the world.
04:37We often use the word a living bridge for all of you and the fact is India will be unique
04:48in terms of a major power rising which has actually used, is using and will continue
04:56to use its diaspora as a very