The report positions Odisha as a national model for AI-enabled manufacturing, highlighting innovation, ESG alignment, and future-ready workforce development
National | 18 June 2025: The ASSOCHAM–Odisha State Development Council, in collaboration with strategy advisory firm Primus Partners, launched a landmark report titled “AI-Driven Manufacturing: Innovation, Efficiency & Sustainable Growth” at the Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025.The report presents a comprehensive analysis of the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in manufacturing, focusing on enhancing productivity, operational efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across critical sectors such as steel, mining, green energy, logistics, and infrastructure.Key highlights of the report:Sectoral transformation: Showcases real-world case studies from Odisha and beyond, illustrating AI’s impact on predictive maintenance, quality control, smart logistics, and intelligent automation.Odisha as a national model: Highlights the state’s AI-first approach, driven by the Odisha AI Policy 2025 and Odisha AI Mission, setting benchmarks for AI integration across core industries.Global competitiveness with ESG focus: Explores how AI helps manufacturers reduce emissions, optimize energy use, and ensure compliance with sustainability norms.Public-private collaboration: Emphasizes the need for stronger partnerships between government, industry, academia, and startups to scale ethical AI deployment.Future-ready workforce: Stresses AI-integrated skilling, particularly targeting MSME clusters and technical institutes, to build a robust talent pipeline.Speaking at the conclave, Mr. Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Chairman, Odisha State Development Council, ASSOCHAM, said, “AI is redefining manufacturing globally, delivering up to 40% productivity gains and 90% defect detection accuracy. Odisha’s robust industrial base and digital ecosystem position it as a leader in India’s AI-driven industrial transformation.”Mr. Kanishk Maheshwari, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Primus Partners, added, “With 80% of global manufacturers adopting AI, Odisha’s proactive policies, sectoral pilots, and digital readiness create a unique opportunity to develop globally competitive and ESG-aligned manufacturing hubs.”The Odisha Manufacturing Conclave 2025 brought together senior policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and academics for high-level discussions on India’s preparedness for AI-led Industry 4.0 transformation, with Odisha at the forefront of this journey.About Primus Partners:Primus Partners is a leading advisory firm delivering strategic solutions across policy, technology, and economic domains. With over 250 consultants and a global footprint spanning India, Dubai, UAE, KSA, USA, and projects across Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, Primus Partners enables organisations to navigate complex challenges and harness growth opportunities.For more details, visit:
