New Delhi, Jan 16 (KNN) The Odisha Government has formed an inter-ministerial committee, which also includes minister of state MSME Department, to speed up the implementation of investments the state has bagged during conclaves.

Overall the state has a commitment of Rs 3.5 lakh crore from the investors.

Odisha, last year had successfully hosted the showpiece event — 'Make in Odisha' conclave and roadshows in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Total investment intentions from the three events are around Rs 3.5 lakh crore.

The committee is being headed by State Industries Minister while the other members of the committee include ministers from forest and environment department, MSME department, steel and mines and energy, electronics and IT department.

The state chief secretary and development commissioner are also members of the 12 member panel along with secretaries of other departments. Principal Secretary of the state industries department is the member-convenor.

The committee will meet once in every month to review the progress of the implementation of investment proposals. The Committee would them update the state chief minister over the developments.

The Committee will ensure inter-departmental coordination and resolve issues posed by the state-level single window clearance authority and timely approvals and clearance of different projects.