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Odisha is forming a strategic partnership with Zimbabwe to enhance its industrial capabilities by utilizing Zimbabwe's mineral resources. The collaboration focuses on sectors such as mining, steel production, and renewable energy.

By importing raw minerals like lithium and chrome from Zimbabwe, Odisha aims to bolster its battery manufacturing and stainless steel industries. Investments in mineral processing and logistics infrastructure could reach $1-3 billion over the next decade, potentially creating over 100,000 jobs. Odisha's ports will facilitate trade, positioning the state as a gateway for India-Africa mineral trade.