The Odisha Assembly’s budget session started with Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati urging members to work together for inclusive growth. He honored departed members and outlined the state government’s vision for a developed Odisha by 2036. The government’s priorities include youth employment, farmer support, women’s empowerment, and safeguarding the rights of marginalized communities.
Governor Kambhampati emphasized the state’s role in the national vision for a developed India by 2047. He highlighted initiatives in agriculture, industry, education, and healthcare aimed at transforming Odisha into a growth engine. The government plans to procure paddy at Rs 3,100 per quintal under the Samrudh Krushak Niti, focusing on value chains and post-harvest infrastructure.
The Governor underscored the implementation of PM-KUSUM for renewable energy solutions in agriculture and emphasized sectors like textiles, IT, and food processing. The ‘Make in Odisha’ initiative aims to create over 3.5 lakh jobs by 2029, with a focus on SC and ST youth entrepreneurship. The government also aims to reduce malnutrition significantly by 2027 and eradicate it from Odisha by 2030.
