Baripada, October 13, 2026: In a significant step towards promoting sustainable industrial development, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship in Mayurbhanj, a delegation of the Mayurbhanj Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MAYCCI), led by its President, Rtn. Niroj Kumar Panda, and Secretary, Rtn. Er. Saumyaranjan Mishra, held important discussions with senior officials of the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and Startup Odisha on October 12, 2026.
During their meeting with Dr. Bijay Kumar Sahu, Head of NRDC, Bhubaneswar, the MAYCCI representatives discussed opportunities for the transfer and adoption of technologies in sustainable and renewable energy, with a focus on bringing innovative solutions closer to local industries and entrepreneurs. Dr. Sahu assured the delegation of his full support and guidance in facilitating technology transfer and exploring suitable opportunities for Mayurbhanj.
Subsequently, the MAYCCI delegation met Sri Smrutiranjan Pradhan, IAS, CEO of Startup Odisha, to discuss organising a collaborative event at Baripada focusing on startups, entrepreneurship, research, and innovation. The proposed programme is envisaged as a joint initiative with the support of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), Baripada. Prof. (Dr.) Mahendra Kumar Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor of the University, also joined the discussion through a telephonic conversation.
Sri Pradhan assured Startup Odisha's full support and guidance towards MAYCCI's efforts to establish a sustainable startup ecosystem in Mayurbhanj by encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs, strengthening institutional collaboration, promoting research-driven innovation, and creating stronger linkages between academia and industry.
The proposed collaborative event is tentatively scheduled for November 2026 and is expected to bring together representatives from the startup ecosystem, industry leaders, academic institutions, researchers, innovators, and aspiring entrepreneurs on a common platform.
These engagements reflect MAYCCI's continued commitment to creating new opportunities for technological advancement, sustainable energy adoption, entrepreneurship, and investment in Mayurbhanj. Through strategic collaborations with institutions such as NRDC, Startup Odisha, and MSCB University, the Chamber aims to build a supportive ecosystem that can transform the district's local potential into sustainable economic growth.
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