Odisha CM attributes policy driven reforms to State being bracketed among top five performers by NITI Aayog
Odisha has been ranked among the top five states in NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attributed this achievement to the state's commitment to policy-driven reforms, transparent governance, and a robust single-window clearance system for investors.
Why it matters
This ranking serves as a critical benchmark for state-level economic competitiveness and highlights the effectiveness of 'double engine' governance in attracting industrial investment to emerging regions.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi attributed policy-driven reforms, investor-friendly administration and sustainable industrial development to Odisha being bracketed among top five performers in NITI Aayog’s first-ever Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026.
The NITI Aayog recently came up with the Investment Friendliness Index to understand how well Indian States were positioned to attract investments. The index had covered all 28 States and eight union territories (UTs) and evaluated what made a state attractive for investors, as well as the challenges investors face.
The index used a 100-point scale and serves as a benchmark for states to improve their investment environment. Each State was scored on different aspects using a mix of primary surveys and publicly available data.
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