Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Young Entrepreneurs Association (OYEA), in collaboration with the Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, organised a specialised Vendor Development Programme focusing on civil components at the OYEA Conference Hall in Cuttack.
The programme was conducted under the aegis of the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, with the objective of strengthening business linkages between local entrepreneurs and buyer organisations.
The event began with participant registration, followed by a welcome address by Dilip Kumar Biswal of CTTC, Bhubaneswar. A. N. Patra, Senior Manager (M&C) at CTTC, outlined the programme’s objectives, key focus areas and strategic importance in facilitating vendor development and expanding business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
Marking the 50th anniversary and golden jubilee of OYEA, Mihir Kanungo, President of OYEA Cuttack, addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of supporting young entrepreneurs and strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem.
Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, General Manager of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Cuttack, attended the programme as the chief guest.
Representatives from various buyer organisations participated in the session and shared details of their procurement requirements, operational criteria and emerging business opportunities. The presentations provided participating entrepreneurs with insights into buyer expectations and potential avenues for supplying products and services.
An interactive buyer-seller meet and panel discussions followed, creating opportunities for direct engagement between entrepreneurs and prospective buyers. The sessions focused on improving market access, encouraging industrial networking and facilitating commercial partnerships.
During one-on-one networking sessions, participating entrepreneurs interacted with buyer representatives to discuss their products, specialised services and potential business collaborations.
The programme concluded with the collection of participant feedback and a formal vote of thanks delivered by Shibabrata Rout, General Secretary of OYEA Cuttack.
The initiative aimed to bridge the gap between local vendors and large buyer organisations, helping entrepreneurs explore procurement opportunities and build stronger business relationships. It also highlighted the role of institutional collaboration in promoting entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of Odisha’s MSME sector.
-OdishaAge
