Current Affairs - Economy - Discussion

Odisha launched the Go East initiative on June 26, 2026, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to promote industrial investment and accelerate project implementation. The initiative establishes a high-level Special Task Force and a dedicated Go East Cell within IPICOL to facilitate inter-state investments. It also includes revisions to the Industrial Policy Resolution-2022, prioritizes non-mineral industries, and aims to reduce industrial setup time from 160 days to less than 100 days through deregulation reforms. The programme is expected to strengthen investment, generate employment, and develop future-ready industrial hubs in the state.