Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi voiced strong support for the India-US trade agreement Thursday, framing it as a catalyst for economic fortification. The deal targets exponential growth in handloom textiles, seafood shipments, and rare earth mineral exports, fortifying the state’s financial backbone.
Through his Facebook update, Majhi illuminated handloom prospects. ‘Odisha’s weaves—be they handcrafted or contemporary apparel—will conquer world markets thanks to this pact,’ he asserted. Simplified export processes via reduced duties mean more employment for weavers, while traditional outfits gain global vogue status.
The CM extended praise to tech collaborations, slotting Odisha into the semiconductor ecosystem. Abundant rare earths position the state as a skills powerhouse amid surging worldwide needs. This linkage of minerals to advanced tech heralds an era of high-value industries.
Coastal empowerment takes center stage with seafood. American markets will eagerly embrace Odisha’s marine bounty post-tariff cuts, uplifting fishermen’s earnings and aquaculture ventures. Majhi projected Odisha as a blue economy vanguard, with enhanced demand revitalizing ocean-based livelihoods.
As External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar revealed the agreement’s final push, optimism abounds. For Odisha, it’s a strategic masterstroke, harmonizing natural assets with international partnerships for enduring growth.