STPI-Bhubaneswar (@StpiBbsr) participated in the sectoral panel in the state-level workshop on “Leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) – Outreach Programme,” organised by the MSME Department, Government of Odisha, as part of the nationwide initiative of the Department of Commerce, Government of India. Sh. S.R. Patra, Additional Director, STPI-Bhubaneswar highlighted STPI’s significant role and contribution in building the IT ecosystem and driving Odisha’s IT exports since the early 1990's. The discussion also focused on unlocking the State’s export potential in electronics and IT, leveraging opportunities under FTAs, strengthening access to global markets, and addressing key challenges to enhance Odisha’s competitiveness in international trade. The programme underscored the importance of collaborative efforts among Government, industry and other stakeholders to expand export opportunities, strengthen global trade linkages, and position Odisha as an emerging hub for IT and electronics exports. #STPI #STPIBhubaneswar #Odisha #FTAs #ElectronicsExports #ITExports #GlobalTrade #ExportPromotion #DigitalIndia @StpiIndia @GoI_Meity @EIT_Odisha @EIT_Odisha @InvestInOdisha @Starup_Odisha @Arvindtw @Manas_R_Panda @MsmeDepartment