CII Odisha Announces New Leadership for 2025-26 with Renewed Commitment to Inclusive and Sectoral Growth
Bhubaneswar : The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Odisha State Council is pleased to announce thatMr Sunil Gupta, Chief Operating Officer- Aluminum Buisness, Vedanta Limited, Jharsuguda has taken office as the Chairman for the year 2025-26. Mr Suresha G, Executive Director – Odisha Assets Operation, AM/NS India, has been elected as the Vice Chairman for the same term.
Speaking on the priorities for the year ahead, Mr. Sunil Gupta emphasized CII’s strategic focus on driving Odisha’s growth across critical sectors including MSMEs, Metals & Mining, Healthcare, and Agri & Food Processing. “CII aim to catalyse inclusive economic progress across the State by expanding CII operations, particularly in Western Odisha, and partnering closely with the Government of Odisha on departments such as Industries, MSME, Agriculture, Environment, Tourism, and Skill Development”.
CII will also focus on strengthening Odisha’s industrial ecosystem by promoting Green Building Certification, enhancing export potential, and improving infrastructure through green projects. Key initiatives such as the MSME Connect Series will link small enterprises with large industries and PSUs, ensuring inclusive and sustained industrial development.
Mr. Suresha G reiterated the Council’s commitment to leveraging CII’s Centres of Excellence to bring sectoral expertise to Odisha. “We will support job creation and productivity by providing training on GST, GEM, TQM, and export documentation, while also collaborating with the Skill Development & Technical Education Department to upskill the youth of Odisha”.
The State Council emphasized the importance of empowering women through the CII Indian Women Network, focusing on entrepreneurship development and leadership. Further, CII will engage with Urban Development departments to build capacities of ULB employees and support medical tourism by improving connectivity and healthcare infrastructure.
As part of the broader development agenda, CII Odisha will also drive initiatives in Tourism, Innovation, Urbanization, Freight & Multi-modal Logistics, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Climate Resilience, Energy Transition, and the preservation of Odisha’s rich arts, heritage, and sports ecosystem.
Together, CII and its new leadership are committed to creating an enabling environment for businesses, empowering communities, and supporting policy advocacy for Odisha’s sustained economic transformation.