Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo laid the foundation stone for the new head office building of Odisha Agro Industries Corporation (OAIC) in Bhubaneswar on November 25, 2025.
The upcoming office at 95, Satyanagar, will serve as a central hub for stakeholder engagement, progressive programs, and strategic development aligned with government schemes. Moreover, the project reflects a significant investment in agricultural infrastructure aimed at improving farming practices across the state.
The government will construct the building at a cost of Rs 83.77 crore on 1.46 acres, with a built-up area of over 16,500 sqm. In addition, the five-storey state-of-the-art facility will feature two main blocks and resemble Krushi Bhavan in design.
While addressing the gathering, Singh Deo emphasised that the new office will foster farmer education, technical training, and demonstrations of government programs. Furthermore, he highlighted its role in enhancing irrigation capacity and supporting state agricultural policies through sustainable water initiatives. The facility will also provide dedicated spaces for farmers, manufacturers, and experts to interact. It will host workshops, demonstrations, and technology showcases to introduce modern agricultural equipment and practices.
Agriculture Secretary Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee outlined OAIC’s mandate, which includes subsidised sales of farm machinery, fertilisers, pesticides, and irrigation solutions. He also stressed the corporation’s goal of expanding the adoption of advanced equipment, bio-fertilisers, and animal feeds.
Additionally, the government has invested Rs 11.81 crore in beautification and construction of Krushi Bhavans across districts. New facilities have already been inaugurated in Sambalpur, Bolangir, Patnagarh, and Dhenkanal.
The event drew participation from Director Agriculture Shubham Saxena, Director Soil Conservation & Watershed Management Subrat Kumar Panda, Director Horticulture Kalunge Gorakh Waman, and senior officers from the Agriculture Department.
