Archive · 25 Jul 2026
BJD Claims Odisha's NITI Aayog Rank Reflects Legacy
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha claims that the state's fifth-place ranking in the NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index is due to over two decades of industrial reforms and fiscal discipline under their government.
They accuse the current BJP government of trying to take credit for this achievement.
The BJD highlights their administration's efforts in developing infrastructure, promoting industrial corridors, and attracting investments across various sectors.
They also mention that Odisha was the top destination for investment proposals in 2019, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE).
The BJD urges the BJP government to focus on attracting fresh investments and establishing new industries rather than claiming credit for policies initiated during the previous regime.
Odisha ranked 5th in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index.
BJD claims the rank is due to 24 years of industrial reforms and fiscal discipline.
BJD credits their administration for developing infrastructure and attracting investments.
BJP government accused of falsely claiming credit for the achievement.
BJD urges BJP to focus on fresh investments and new industries.
- Who
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and BJP
- What
- Odisha's fifth rank in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index
- When
- Over two decades of BJD governance and two years of BJP government
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To claim credit for Odisha's investment-friendly ranking and highlight the BJD's legacy
BJD's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
Credit for Odisha's Rank
BJD's Perspective
The BJD claims the fifth rank is due to 24 years of industrial reforms and fiscal discipline under their government.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP government is accused of falsely claiming credit for the achievement.
Investment Attraction
BJD's Perspective
The BJD credits their administration for developing infrastructure, promoting industrial corridors, and attracting investments across various sectors.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP government is alleged to have failed to establish major industrial projects or create new industrial corridors.
Governance and Policy Stability
BJD's Perspective
The BJD highlights years of fiscal discipline, transparent governance, and policy stability under their government.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP is accused of trying to appropriate the previous government's achievements through publicity campaigns.
- Odisha's Rank
- 5th in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index
- Duration of BJD Governance
- 24 years
- Key Initiatives
- Ports and logistics infrastructure, industrial corridors, single-window clearance system, World Skill Centre
- Investment Sectors
- Steel, aluminium, mining, petrochemicals, manufacturing, electronics, IT, food processing, textiles, services
- CMIE Ranking
- Top destination for investment proposals in 2019
- BJP's Investment Proposals
- Rs 3 lakh crore
