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Who thought Odisha will play a major role in our country’s food security? Who thought Odisha will set global standards in disaster management? The performance choreographed by eminent Odissi Guru Aruna Mohanty along with Janardhan Raj Urs and Md Saiful Haque. He also spoke on state’s efforts in enhancing skills of its youths through ‘Skilled in Odisha’ programme.The geodesic dome named as Odisha theme pavilion at the venue that projected Odisha’s industrial growth and tourism destinations like Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple and Chilka captivated the audience.The inaugural ceremony was also followed by a scintillating cultural extravaganza showcasing state’s rich culture and heritage by around 200 artists. Who thought Odisha will be noticed for lifting the maximum number of people above poverty?” he added.Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India, diplomats and delegates from various national and international organizations attended the inaugural ceremony.Naveen, before inaugural of the event, also addressed the national executive meeting of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), industry partner for the biz meet.“Odisha is emerging as a manufacturing hub of the East and we are incessantly working towards developing it as a global hub for industries in certain focus sectors,” he said at the meet.Highlighting industrial reforms undertaken by his government to expedite industrialization, Naveen said the average time taken for project approvals in the state has reduced to an average 20 days..