Bhubaneswar : The first edition of the CII Odisha Mining and Construction Equipment Expo (OMCE) 2026 was inaugurated by Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Industries and I&PR, Government of Odisha along with Mr Thiagarajan, Chairman, CII Trade Fair Council and Mr Anil Kumar Singh, chairman, CII Odisha State Council today at Bhubaneswar, marking a significant milestone for the mining and construction equipment sectors in Eastern India. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the three-day expo brought together key stakeholders from across the industry to showcase innovation, foster partnerships, and drive sustainable growth.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Industries and I&PR, Government of Odisha.
Following the inauguration, the dignitaries led an extensive exhibition walkthrough, interacting with exhibitors and witnessing live demonstrations of advanced machinery, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions presented by leading global and Indian companies.
The Exhibition Inauguration was followed by an exclusive CEOs Roundtable, chaired by the Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Home, Industries and I&PR, Government of Odisha, along with CII office bearers.
In his address, Shri Hemant Sharma, IAS, underscored the Government of Odisha’s commitment in creating a conducive ecosystem for industrial development and investment. He appreciated the initiative by CII for organizing a focused B2B platform that brings together manufacturers, policymakers, and end-users under one roof.
The roundtable served as a high-level interaction for industry leaders to engage in a constructive dialogue on key challenges, policy support, technological adoption, and opportunities for strengthening the mining and construction equipment ecosystem in the region. Discussions focused on enhancing ease of doing business, promoting sustainable mining practices, skill development, and boosting infrastructure growth.
OMCE 2026 featured participation from over 150 exhibitors and attracted more than 10,000 business visitors. The expo showcased a wide array of equipment’s, technologies, and solutions from leading players across the mining, construction, and infrastructure sector. The co-located show Odisha Metal Expo 2026 further enriched the platform by bringing together stakeholders from the metals and allied industries.
The event will continue for the next two days with B2B and B2G meetings, technical sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration, innovation, and investment in the sector.
OMCE 2026 is poised to become a premier regional platform, reinforcing Odisha’s position as a hub for industrial growth and enabling the next phase of development in mining and infrastructure through technology-driven and sustainable practices.
