Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday inaugurated the 3rd edition of the International Conference on Purvodaya Perspectives 2025.

Organised by The Energy Forum (TEF), New Delhi, in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the two-day conference has brought together diplomats, policymakers, industry leaders, academics and young innovators to deliberate on Eastern India’s role in India’s economic, strategic and maritime future. ADVERTISEMENT

In his keynote address, the Governor emphasised that Purvodaya signifies the resurgence of India’s eastern region, which is endowed with rich maritime heritage, deep cultural linkages and immense economic potential.

Union Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who joined t

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