Odisha: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the new leadership team of the Odisha State Council for the 2026-27 session. Anil Kumar Singh, President of JSW Steel Limited, has been elected Chairman of CII Odisha. Manikant Nayak, Managing Director of Tata Steel SEZ Limited, has been appointed Vice Chairman for the session.
This information was shared by the industry body on Tuesday. Following his appointment, Anil Kumar Singh addressed a press conference in the capital and elaborated on CII’s upcoming vision.
He stated that CII is committed to promoting sustainable economic growth and industrial progress in the state of Odisha. According to him, the organization’s primary objectives are to strengthen infrastructure, develop the industrial ecosystem, and advance inclusive social development.
Anil Kumar Singh stated that CII aims to establish Odisha as a globally competitive hub recognized for innovation, inclusiveness, and resilience. He stated that the organization’s priorities include promoting employment generation, increasing industrial productivity, and strengthening social welfare in the state by 2036.
He also stated that CII will focus on several key sectors in the future, including tourism, innovation and technology-driven economy, agriculture, irrigation and horticulture, metals and mining, manufacturing, port-based development, fisheries, and aquaculture.
Furthermore, special focus will be placed on areas such as freight and multi-modal logistics, women-led development, human resource development, empowerment of tribal and vulnerable groups, health and nutrition, arts, heritage and sports, energy transition, disaster management, and climate change.
CII Odisha also reiterated that it will continue to collaborate with the state government on skill development and capacity building programs. The organization believes that skill development will provide better employment opportunities to youth and provide skilled human resources to industries.
With the formation of a new leadership team, CII Odisha has signaled a further strengthening of its strategy to promote industrial development and investment in the state. Industry expects this team to play a key role in Odisha’s economic progress.
