Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Odisha Ranks Fifth in NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index
Odisha has been ranked fifth in the NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index, which evaluates states based on various factors like infrastructure, business climate, and government policies.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has congratulated the people and stakeholders of the state for this achievement.
He emphasized that this ranking is not the final goal but a milestone in Odisha's development journey.
The state aims to continue building a stronger economy, creating jobs, attracting investments, and working towards the vision of a developed Odisha by 2036, contributing to the national goal of a developed India by 2047.
The Chief Minister also highlighted the state's commitment to transparent governance, policy reforms, and sustainable industrial development.
Odisha ranked fifth in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index with a score of 52.4.
The index assesses states across eight critical pillars including infrastructure and business climate.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the people and stakeholders of Odisha.
The ranking is seen as a milestone in Odisha's development journey towards a stronger economy and job creation.
Odisha aims to achieve the vision of Samruddha Odisha by 2036 and contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- Odisha ranked fifth in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index
- When
- July 21
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To benchmark states and promote competitive and cooperative federalism
Government Perspective
Critics Perspective
Achievement vs. Room for Improvement
Government Perspective
The government views the fifth rank as a significant milestone in Odisha's development journey, highlighting the state's commitment to transparent governance and investor-friendly policies.
Critics Perspective
Critics may argue that while the ranking is commendable, it does not reflect the ground reality and there is still much room for improvement in terms of infrastructure and job creation.
- Overall Score
- 52.4
- Rank
- 5th
- Index Name
- NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index
- Top Performers
- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa
- Key Pillars Assessed
- Infrastructure, Business Climate, Resources, Government Policy, Regulatory Ease, Institutional Environment, Financial Health, Environmental Resilience