Bhubaneswar: In a significant boost to Odisha’s maritime ambitions, Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Chairman of the ASSOCHAM Odisha State Development Council, was felicitated for his exemplary contributions to the state’s industrial growth at the Odisha Maritime Week 2025 Roadshow.

The event, organized by the Paradip Port Authority in Bhubaneswar, was a precursor to the main India Maritime Week 2025, which will take place in Mumbai.

Shri Mohanty thanked the state and union government authorities for initiating steps to enhance Odisha’s port capacity from the current 80 MTPA to an ambitious 500 MTPA by 2047.

The state’s vision is to become the “eastern maritime gateway” of India by leveraging its strategic coastline and attracting significant investments. This aligns with the national vision

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