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“It’s an occasion to re-dedicate ourselves for state’s growth and welfare with deeper commitments,” he said. With Odisha having population of 4.19 crore (census 2011), the 4.19 lakh crore figures make interesting catchphrase for Naveen’s BJD, to say Rs 1 lakh per capita investment promise.Even if projects amounting to 50% of funds proposed materialise, the state economy would leave behind many Indian states making Odisha eastern India’s industrial hub. Also, most of the promises don’t have an early-timeline. “Though its co-relation with voting may not be known, the biz meet has taken Naveen some notches higher in the battle of perception,” he said.Industries minister Ananta Das said the conclave reinforced growing investors’ confidence on Odisha, full of natural resources, a stable government and friendly policies. That will reduce hassles for all investors and help translate promises into rality.”Jayant Mohapatra, a retired professor of political science from Berhampur University, feels with this conclave Naveen would certainly score political brownie points while the state’s image gets a huge boost..