Bhubaneswar, July 21 (BNP): Odisha has secured a place among the top five states in the country and the top four among large states in a recent assessment of investment readiness, reflecting its sustained progress in creating a conducive environment for business and industrial growth.

The state recorded strong performance across key parameters, including resource availability, government policy and financial health, underscoring its improving investment ecosystem and governance standards.

The ranking is seen as a recognition of Odisha’s continued efforts to strengthen infrastructure, streamline policy implementation and promote investor-friendly reforms aimed at accelerating economic growth.

According to the state government, the achievement reinforces growing investor confidence in Odisha’s governance framework and its long-term development strategy focused on sustainable industrialisation and inclusive economic progress.

Officials said the state’s emphasis on policy stability, robust financial management and efficient utilisation of natural resources has played a significant role in attracting investments across sectors. The government has also been pursuing reforms to improve the ease of doing business while encouraging both domestic and global investors to establish operations in the state.

The latest recognition is expected to further enhance Odisha’s position as a preferred investment destination, complementing the government’s ongoing initiatives to generate employment, strengthen industrial infrastructure and foster balanced regional development.

The state government reiterated its commitment to sustaining the momentum through continued policy reforms, infrastructure expansion and investment-friendly governance aimed at driving long-term economic growth and creating new opportunities for businesses and citizens alike.