Bhubaneswar: A high-level delegation from Japan’s Tottori Prefecture, led by its Governor Shinji Hirai, is scheduled to visit Odisha from November 10 to 12, said the Industries Department on Thursday.The visit will focus on expanding business partnerships, strengthening institutional cooperation and building closer connections in skill development, entrepreneurship, education, culture and tourism.The visit comes at a time when Odisha is attracting growing interest from Japanese businesses across sectors. Odisha’s industrial ecosystem, availability of natural resources, expanding infrastructure and opportunities in manufacturing and food processing offer considerable scope for collaboration,” stated the Department.Focus on steel & green energy sectors .According to the Department, the proposed visit by the Tottori delegation will provide an opportunity to take this engagement beyond investment discussions and build a broader partnership involving businesses, institutions, young people and communities. It will also enable the delegation to gain first-hand insights into Odisha’s industrial capabilities, business environment and skill development ecosystem.The programme will begin on November 10 with an interaction between the Tottori business delegation and Odisha’s startup and business ecosystem at Startup Odisha’s O-Hub. The delegation will also visit the Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), followed by a business roundtable in the capital city.Business roundtable on Nov 10
The roundtable will bring together representatives of the Odisha government, industry institutions, Japanese companies operating in the state and business delegates from Tottori to explore areas of mutual interest and potential partnerships.
On November 11, the business delegation will visit the Indo-Nissin facility at the Khordha Food Processing Park, providing an opportunity to understand the operations of an established Japanese enterprise in Odisha. The visit will be followed by the the official bilateral programme with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the State Convention Centre.
“A key highlight of the visit will be the proposed signing of a friendship agreement between the Odisha Odisha and the Tottori Prefectural Government. The agreement is envisaged to provide an institutional framework for cooperation in areas including economic activities, exchange of personnel, youth and student exchange, tourism, culture and environmental initiatives. It is expected to create a structured platform for sustained engagement between the two regions,” said the DepartmentOdisha, Tottori to exchange MoUs
The programme will also feature the exchange of MoUs. These engagements are expected to connect institutions, encourage knowledge sharing and create opportunities for students and young professionals.
“Odisha and Japan have a growing partnership built on mutual trust and shared opportunities. The visit of the Governor of Tottori Prefecture will provide an important platform to deepen this relationship. Odisha has significant potential in manufacturing, food processing, technology and skill development, and we look forward to building meaningful partnerships that connect businesses, institutions and people. Our objective is to translate these engagements into long-term cooperation and opportunities for the people of both regions, said Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain.
Industries Department Additional Chief Secretary Hemant Sharma said, “The visit will provide an opportunity for the Tottori delegation to experience Odisha’s industrial ecosystem and engage directly with our institutions and business community. The presence of Japanese companies in Odisha demonstrates the potential for mutually beneficial partnerships. Through the business roundtable, industrial visits and proposed institutional agreements, we aim to identify practical areas of cooperation and strengthen the foundation for future business and institutional engagement.”
