Table of

CONTENTS

1. Shri Biju Patnaik’s Message 05

2. Shri Naveen Patnaik’s Letter 06
3. 24 Guarantees 08
4. Shri Naveen Patnaik’s Message 28
5. We delivered more than we promised 29
a) Farmer Empowerment 30
b) Women Empowerment 31
c) Student & Youth Empowerment 32
d) Odia Language, Culture & Heritage 33
e) Quality Healthcare 34
g) Industrial Development 35
h) Infrastructure & Connectivity 36
6. Achievements 37
7. Awards and Accolades 49
8. Our Manifesto People’s Manifesto for New Odisha 55
9. Nabin Odisha - Vision 2036 56
10. Major Goals of Nabin Odisha:
Sukhi Odisha, Sashakta Odisha, Samruddha Odisha 58
11. Makers of Nabin Odisha 59
12. Pillars of Nabin Odisha 75
13. We Demand Odisha’s Genuine Rights 108
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 In my dream of the 21st century for the State,
I would have young men and women who put the
interest of the State before them. They will have pride
in themselves, confidence in themselves.

- Biju Patnaik

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YUBA ODISHA –
NABIN ODISHA

Next ten years will be the “Decade of the Youth” towards creation of Nabin Odisha. The
Future belongs to the aspirational and hardworking youth of Odisha. Shri Naveen Patnaik
believes that Odisha’s future growth depends on the youth and will be powered by the youth.
„ We will be the first state to have a dedicated youth budget - Nabin Odisha Youth Budget
with Rs 1 Lakh crores for next 10 years. This will be tabled in the Legislative Assembly
every year, like the Climet Budget and Gender Budget.
„ Rs 1000 crores of the Nabin Odisha Youth Budget will be set aside every year to be
implemented based on suggestions taken from the youth of the state. A mechanism
will be put in place where the suggestions will be invited from the youth and actual
expenditure will be based on those suggestions.
„ All Colleges will be taken up under the 5T Mandate.
„ Institutions of repute across the India and the World shall be encouraged to set up
campus in Odisha.
„ The Nua-O Scholarships will be increased to Rs12,000 per annum for Boys and
Rs14,000 per annum for Girls.
„ We will provide Nua-O Magic Card to all UG and PG students, and Diploma courses
and polytechnics etc. All the students who are studying in institutions after qualifying
through government entrance procedures will be eligible for this. This revolutionary
innovative initiative will inspire the students towards performance and support them
with access to mobile internet, Wi-Fi, library, books, transportation, sports, career
counselling, online courses, self-defence, English Speaking courses, Internships,
placements etc. There will be four types of Nua-O Cards – Magic, Silver, Gold and
Platinum Card. The Cards for the Students will be upgraded based on performance.

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„ We will support all the eligible students to dream
big and achieve by providing educational loans
with interest subvention.
„ “Skilled in Odisha” will emerge as a major
recognised brand with ample job opportunities
across India and the World. We will set up Odisha
Skill and Entrepreneurship University with
degree courses in New Age Technology tailored
to meet industry demand. This will benefit our
youth and encourage excellence in skill education,
leading to Jobs.
„ We will ensure Odisha’s rapid industrialisation and
investment in New Age sector which will create
large number of jobs for the aspiring youth.
„ We will provide interest-free loans of Rs 2 lakhs
for the self-employed youth under SWAYAM
Scheme.
„ We will provide 2 lakh jobs in the government
sector for the youth.

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FREE ELECTRICITY
FOR FARMERS
AND DOMESTIC
HOUSEHOLDS

„ We will provide Free electricity to all the domestic households consuming less than
100 units per month. For the households consuming between 100-150 units, 50 units
will be free. Almost the entire rural population will benefit from these initiatives.
This will also benefit the urban households. This scheme will cover 85%-90% fo the
households in Odisha.
„ Free electricity will be provided for the farmers. This will bring relief to large number of
farmers who are dependent on agricultural pumps, especially in Western Odisha.
„ We will promote energy conservation and provide incentives towards renewable
energy initiatives.

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SASHAKTA MAHILA
RA ODISHA –
NABIN ODISHA

„ Women’s Empowerment is not a slogan for BJD, it is a code of governance. Mission

Shakti is our pride. We will further strengthen Mission Shakti and become the Number
One State in financial assistance to SHGs. This will be further fuelled with Zero Interest
Loans up to Rs 15 Lakhs.
„ There will be Pension for the Mission Shakti members both rural and urban.
„ The SHGs will be supported with Government business of Rs 20,000 crores over 10
years.
„ We will increase the number of EC members in Federations as per requirement. Urban
SHGs of the state will also be structured on the rural pattern and will be provided
financial support like the GPLFs in rural areas.
„ We will increase allocation for our daughters, sisters and mothers - Gender Budget - to
more than Rs 2 lakh Crores by 2036, which will benefit 50 percent of population in the
state.
„ We will set up a Rs 100 crore corpus fund to provide Soft Loans up to Rs 10 lakhs for
individual women entrepreneurs.
„ We will make provisions for child care support in the workplace and continue to set up
500 affordable crèches and working women’s hostels near industrial / commercial hubs
to address women dropping out from the workforce.
„ We will also enhance the employability of our girls by introducing specialised education
programs focused on AI and digital technology including coding classes etc in all high
schools in the state with particular emphasis to make the girls of the state present and
future ready.
„ BSKY coverage of Rs 10 lakh will be continued for women, and the health packages for
women will be broadened. They will include screening for reproductive cancers, such as
breast and cervical cancers among women over 40 years.
„ All grassroot women workers like community support staff of Mission Shakti, AWWs
and ASHAs will get BSKY coverage and social security pensions.

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„ We will introduce at least 20 new market oriented courses in ITIs and Polytechnics
focused on emerging technologies and Women.
„ Security of women is of utmost concerned to BJD. A panel of experts will be set up to
suggest the best practises from across the world to enhance the safety of our girls
and women. We will continue to endeavour to make Odisha one of the safest places for
women in India.

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KRUSHAK ODISHA –
NABIN ODISHA

„ We are the only state to have doubled farmer incomes in the country. Odisha will
continue to be the number one state in increasing farmers income in the country in the
next 10 years.
„ We will focus on the entire ecosystem of agriculture, including irrigation coverage,
modern technology driven extension services, agricultural marketing, higher crop
productivity etc to empower our farmers.
„ We will strengthen our farmers with continuous support under KALIA Yojana, interest
free loans up to Rs 1.5 lakhs, Free electricity for the irrigation pumps, near universal
crop insurance with increased coverage.
„ There will be further support for commercial horticulture crops, fisheries, dairy,
poultry, and millets to increase farmer incomes, including small and marginal farmers.
„ We have already added 20 lakh acres of assured irrigation coverage in last 5 years.
Another 20 lakh acres under irrigation will be added in the next 10 years.
„ We will expand coverage to fishermen to provide Rs 15,000 per year support during
the fishing ban period. They shall also be covered under the KALIA Yojana.
„ We will allocate Rs 500 crore every year towards modernising the Mandis with storage
facilities for farmers, paddy driers and cleaners.
„ We will provide Rs 25,000 assistance to Farmers for their daughter’s marriage.

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TRIBAL
EMPOWERMENT

„ Odisha has a significant tribal population with rich cultural heritage. Empowerment
of tribal communities in the state will be an important objective of our governance
mandate. This will continue to be carried out on the pillars of quality education,
autonomy to communities and livelihood promotion.
„ The Special Development Councils (SDCs) will be further strengthened to preserve
tribal identity, language and culture. We will double the funding to the SDCs to enable
them to take up targeted activities in their areas. Preservation of unique heritage of
tribal communities will be of utmost importance. The Tribal Language Commission will
be further strengthened.
„ We will increase the price of Kendu leaf to Rs 2 per Kerry and will provide bonus of
50% for pluckers and 10% for binders.
„ We will fund Rs 1000 crores over 10 years to provide grant of Rs 1 lakh for 10,000 ST
youth every year towards self-employment. Similarly, entrepreneurship among tribal
youth shall be encouraged with interest subvention on loans up to 10 lakhs.
„ The LABHA scheme for marketing of minor forest produce will be increased in
coverage and numbers.
„ All Government job vacancies under ST category will be filled up.

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SHRAMIKA ODISHA -
NABIN ODISHA
„ BJD is committed to workers welfare. We have recently made the historic decision to
increase the minimum wages by Rs 100.
„ The construction workers welfare fund will be doubled with special emphasis on
women workers.
„ Handloom weavers and traditional artisans will be given special focus for their welfare
and support measures.
„ Drivers will be provided additional accident insurance, scholarship for their children
education etc for enhancing their welfare.
„ Registration of workers in Unorganised sector shall be continued in phases so as to have
targeted benefits.

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MIDDLE CLASS
„ The middle class is the backbone of society. Four major areas of interventions for the
middle class will be housing, health, education and transport.
„ We will extend BSKY coverage to the middle class families.
„ We will provide interest subvention on housing loans up to Rs20 lakhs
„ We will provide Scholarships and loans (up to Rs10 Lakhs) for higher education along
with improving ecosystem in public institutions to make children competitive and future
ready.
„ There shall be affordable transport with expansion of LAccMI and Mo Bus within the
state.
„ Middleclass households with monthly billing of 100 units will receive free electricity.
The Households with monthly billing of 100-150 units will get 50 units of Free
electricity.

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SCHEDULED
CASTE
„ The people belonging to schedule caste constitutes significant proportion of states’
population and contribute substantially to State’s growth. Hence, we will continue to
bring several initiatives for the benefit of SC, especially SC youth.
„ We will provide scholarship for SC students for pursuing higher studies.
„ We will fund Rs 1000 crores over 10 years to provide grant of Rs 1 lakh for 10,000 SC
youth every year towards self-employment. Similarly, entrepreneurship among SC
youth shall be encouraged with interest subvention on loans up to 10 lakhs. We will
ensure priority loan under SWAYAM Scheme for starting their own business.
„ All Government job vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes will be filled up.

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OTHER BACKWARD
CASTES (OBC)

„ The people belonging to OBC communities constitutes large proportion of states’

population. We will bring several initiatives for OBC communities, especially youth.
„ We will provide priority scholarship for OBC students under ‘Mukhyamantri Medhabi
Chhatra Protsahana’ Yojana for pursuing higher studies.
„ We will provide special coaching facilities and hostels for OBC students
„ We will be filling up all government vacancies reserved for OBCs in time bound manner
„ We will provide priority loans under SWAYAM Yojana for youth from OBC community.
„ We will fund Rs 1000 crores over 10 years to provide a grant of Rs 1 lakh for 10,000
OBC youth every year towards self-employment. Similarly, entrepreneurship among
OBC youth shall be encouraged with interest subvention on loans up to 10 lakhs.
„ Continue our demand with Union Govt to take up SEBC-OBC Census along with General
Census for providing justice in reservation to the OBC population taking all legal and
legislative action. BJD will also place the state survey data in every forum.

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MINORITIES

„ BJD has always worked for an inclusive society where minorities feel empowered and
safe. This will continue as an important priority.
„ Minority educational institutions and important places of worship shall be taken up
for development under 5T in a dedicated time bound manner.
„ Self-employment among the Minority will be supported through the SWAYAM Yojana.

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SENIOR
CITIZENS

„ We will provide enhanced, affordable access to healthcare through BSKY for all the
Senior Citizens and include universal screening of Cancer, mental health, disabilities and
other problems associated with elderly.
„ Our government will partner with the private sector to set up active aging centres
across the state and to create a cadre of home nurses for improved care of elderly
population.
„ We will ensure all eligible senior citizens are covered under Madhu Babu Pension
Yojana.
„ We will continue and further expand Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana, especially
for the pilgrimage to Shree Jagannatha Mandir in Puri.

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PERSONS WITH
DISABILITIES

„ We will establish a centre for excellence for disability, inclusive skills and
entrepreneurship for specialised training, mentorship and support to enhance
employability and entrepreneurship.
„ Set up an impact fund of Rs 100 Cr. to invest in assistive technology and promote
innovations.
„ Fill in backlog vacancies for PwDs and government jobs.
„ Establish a scheme by 2026 for digital literacy and smartphone access for girls and
women with disabilities.
„ Increase allocation of the total state budget for disability initiatives, to be the highest
in the country.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH -
THE ODISHA WAY

„ Over last 5 years, Odisha’s economy has grown at higher pace compared to the National
growth rate. We will ensure Odisha continues to grow and become one of the Top Three
States in the country in next 10 years. We will continue this trajectory with focus on
demand and supply interventions, including investments, job creation, skill development,
infrastructure, connectivity, efficient agriculture and growth in service sector. We will
focus on New Age Tech industries like semiconductors, EVs, AI-based etc.

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„ We are the second ranked state in the country in investment and we shall continue this
trend.
„ Tourism is a huge potential sector of job-oriented growth. We will take 100 places
across the state for high-end and eco-friendly tourism, leading to jobs for local people.
„ Odisha shall become the IT hub of India with huge investment in this sector. We will
build an IT ecosystem with industry, technical and management institutions and skilling
base.
„ Develop a semiconductor and electronics ecosystem to become a leading state in the
country.
„ Local MSME will be assisted through various mechanisms to upgrade quality
standardisation and competitive edge in the global markets. A MSME corpus fund of Rs
500 Cr will be created for the support and development of MSM Enterprises in Odisha.
„ Develop Biju Economic Corridors in Western Odisha and Southern Odisha along the
Biju Expressways with well-planned Industrial Parks.
„ Special focus shall be given on Sambalpur and Puri regions for the development of new
age economy industries.
„ Ensure sustainable development of the metal and mineral-based industries and
downstream industries in the state so that Odisha emerges as a major hub for Metal
and Mineral based Industries.

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QUALITY
EDUCATION

„ Nearly 60 lakh children study in government schools in Odisha All 8,681 high
schools across the state have been transformed under 5T with smart classrooms,
modern playgrounds, laboratories, washrooms and quality pedagogic inputs. This 5T
Transformation initiative will be extended to other schools in phased manner.
„ Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas (OAV) will be set up in every block along with student
strength increase. All OAVs will become Centres of Excellence. They will set standards
of education in the country.
„ The reservation of government school students in professional institutions will
continue.

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„ We will ensure and promote Digital literacy and STEM education in schools, especially
among the girl students. Coding, programming, and computer education will be taught in
every High School
„ The scope of ‘Mo School’ will be widened to guarantee innovation in the school
ecosystem, foster global collaborations, and empower Student aspirations.
„ 100 schools related to the great personalities of Odisha will be taken up under the
Heritage School Project for preservation and maintenance.

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HEALTH
FOR ALL
„ We will have one of the most accessible, responsive, hassle free and efficient health
systems anywhere in the country based on Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) and
smart efficient health care infrastructure and medical professionals. This was visible
during the COVID pandemic when Odisha had one of the lowest mortality rates in the
country with most efficient response mechanisms.
„ BSKY will be made a near Universal Coverage, including the urban middle class and
government servants, community staff, contractual staff etc. in a phased manner. Today,
nearly 3.3 crore people have benefitted from BSKY with expenditure of Rs 5,482 Cr.
„ Odisha’s immunisation is already higher than the national average. We will ensure full
immunisation of our children.
„ Odisha has one of the highest reduction in malnutrition in the country. We will ensure
this trajectory continues.
„ The number of medical colleges and paramedical institutions will be increased to
attain complete self-sufficiency in medical health professionals including doctors and
nurses. Odisha will be doctor surplus soon.
„ We will upgrade the health care infrastructure - PHCs, CHCs and District Hospitals
across the state under the Ama Hospital scheme.
„ We will operationalise the SCB Medical College with best in infrastructure as an AIIMS
Plus campus. VIMSAR Burla and MKCG Berhampur will be upgraded with around Rs
1000 crores projects.
„ We will operationalise the New Medical colleges at Phulbani, Jajpur and Talcher and
continue to strengthen other existing medical colleges.

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INFRASTRUCTURE
AND CONNECTIVITY

„ Physical infrastructure connectivity is a key determinant of economic growth and

bridging regional disparities. Hence, we will continue our good work in improving
connectivity for our people.

„ We will build an Expressway between Bhubaneswar and Puri Airport with nodes for
townships and industrial estates to make it as an important economic corridor in the
country.

„ Biju Expressway (South) connecting Gopalpur with Jeypore will be completed at a cost
of over Rs 5,000 crores.

„ The LAccMI bus scheme will be expanded to connect all major villages to the nearest
big towns and then to district headquarters. Shree Jagannath Express Bus will be
increased in frequency and reach.

„ There will be travel subsidy for women and students.

„ Major roads will be strengthened and widened and all major bridges shall be completed.

„ Coastal expressway will be developed.

„ We will operationalise the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri and ensure
international air connectivity for the pilgrims from around the world to land directly in
the temple city.

„ Building on the success of international flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore, we

will explore a greater number of flights to international centres and also increase flight
connectivity within the state.

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SPORTS
DEVELOPMENT

„ Sports is for Youth. We will ensure that Odisha continues to be a major sports
destination of the country and our model of Sports development with focus on youth
will continue.
„ We will have the best of sports facilities and professional coaching programs across the
state. We shall continue our integrated approach to Sports with the entire ecosystem
support under 5T - from scouting talent to expert coaching to Sports science support
and building of sports infrastructure.
„ We will build International Cricket Stadiums in Barabati, Football Stadium in
Sambalpur, Integrated Sports Complex in Berhampur and sports complexes and
academies and fitness centres across the State.

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COMPREHENSIVE
RURAL FACILITIES
AND SERVICES
„ We will provide comprehensive facilities and services to our rural families including
Food security through Ration Cards, clean drinking water Piped water supply, quality
health care through AMA Hospitals and Universal coverage under BSKY scheme, quality
education through the 5T High Schools and colleges, Free electricity for eligible rural
households, Free electricity for the Farmers, Financial inclusion through AMA Banks,
Mobile and broadband connectivity etc.
„ We will provide 10 Lakhs houses under the Rural Housing to cover the eligible families.
„ We will ensure good rural roads and bridges for all villages to provide connectivity
to even remote areas and expansion of the LACCMI bus services to GPs and Blocks/
District HQs.
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INCLUSIVE
URBANIZATION

„ We will develop major urban clusters to boost growth, productivity, and innovation.
These urban clusters will generate demand and become centres of economic growth.
We will double the urban population in the next 10 years.
„ The four major urban clusters to be taken up in next 5 years to help boost growth shall
be - Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Khordha-Puri cluster, Sambalpur-Jharsuguda-Rourkela
cluster, Baripada-Baleswar-Bhadrak cluster and Berhampur-Chatrapur-Gopalpur
cluster. These clusters will be developed in a planned manner and all modern amenities
will be provided such as housing, water and sanitation, electricity, green spaces,
playgrounds, public transport, recreation centres, sports complexes, and educational
institutions.
„ We will also develop major towns like Bolangir, Koraput-Jeypore, Bargarh, Rayagada,
Bhawanipatna, Paradip, Dhenkanal, Joda-Barbil, Kendujhar, Angul, Malkangiri,
Nawarangpur, Parlakhemundi, Phulbani, Boudh, Sonepur, Deogarh, Kendrapada and
Nayagarh in a planned manner and provide with top class modern facilities.
„ The planned Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro shall be completed as per the timeline and
then will be expanded to connect Khordha and Puri.
„ We will build an international city in Puri with international airport, spiritual and
wellness centres, eco-friendly industrial hubs with world class facilities for citizens and
devotees.
„ In the slums in all the urban areas, we will provide free electricity up to 100 units to
households and for households consuming 100-150 units, 50 units will be free.
„ We will expand the Jaga Mission.

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BHASA HI BHAVISYATA -
LANGUAGE AND
CULTURE

„ The First World ODIA language conference was recently hosted in Bhubaneswar
with the theme- Bhasa Hi Bhavisyata. We are committed to implement all the
recommendations of this conference, compiled by experts, students, linguists etc.
within three years. Such a conference shall happen at the international level once every
five years . At the state level, the Odia language conference shall be held every year
involving students and the youth of the state , apart from experts and linguists.

„ Odia, after being declared as a classical language, has not received any grant from the
centre in the last 10 years, we will set aside a sum of Rs. 100 Cr for the promotion of
Odia language and to take it forward into the digital age.

„ Our artists are the bearers of our proud heritage, and their empowerment is of utmost
priority. To preserve our rich performing arts, Kalakaar federations shall be developed
on the lines of Mission Shakti federations. Kalakaar pensions shall be increased in
coverage.

„ We will connect with the Odia diaspora and build strong networks through the Odisha
Parivar.

„ We will start Kalinga Shree and Kalinga Bhushan awards on the lines of Padma Shree
and Padma Bhushan to encourage and recognise achievement in various fields.

„ We will set aside a sum of Rs 1,000 Cr. for heritage conservation including places of
worship, places associated with our great heroes, and places of historical and cultural
importance etc. with an objective of ensuring our youth being proud of our culture and
language and connected to our glorious heritage.

„ Odia Culture is undeniably linked to Jagannath culture. All Jagannath temples in the
state shall continue to be taken up for preservation and provision of pilgrim amenities.
All other major temples of the state shall also be taken up. Similarly, places of faith
of our tribal population shall be taken up for protection and preservation through
respective SDCs. The faith of all communities residing in the state shall be respected
and protected.

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„ Odia University at Satyabadi shall be made the number one language university in the
country by 2034, and an international Journal of Odia Studies will be published every
year.
„ Our handloom and textiles are part of the cultural tapestry of the state. Free accident
and life insurance up to Rs 3 lakh will be provided to weavers and artisans. All eligible
weavers and artisans will be covered under the monthly Pension Scheme.
„ A world class State Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) will be set up to help our
weavers and artisans to get inputs on design and innovations. We will showcase our rich
heritage in textiles and connect with global markets.
„ All Padma awardees from Odisha shall get a pension of 25,000 per month for their
contribution in their respective fields.
„ Culture centres shall be revamped in every district to become the nucleus of Odia
culture promotion, and preservation.
„ Bhagabata Tungi will be promoted in every GP across the state.
„ Utkal University of Culture will be developed as one of the premier Culture Universities.
„ We will set up a centre of excellence in Sambalpur University to study and research on
Western Odisha language literature and cultural heritage. A corpus of Rs. 25 crores will
be set aside for this purpose.

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FOOD
SECURITY

„ Odisha is the third largest contributor to the national food security basket. We will
continue to provide universal food security to our population while taking care of the
national food security basket.

„ We will provide Ration Cards to all the eligible families under the State Food Security
Scheme (SFSS) to ensure food security.

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REGIONAL
DISPARITY

„ BJD has always taken steps to reduce regional disparity and work for all regions
and people. Towards this end infrastructure projects like Biju Expressway and air
connectivity to Jharsuguda, Jeypore, and Malkangiri, large irrigation projects like
Gangadhar Meher and Lower Suktel were undertaken and completed. Further, many
Industries have been established in Western Odisha.

„ Taking this forward, there will be more focus on Western and Southern Odisha with
roads bridges, industries, educational institutions and irrigation.

„ There will be continued efforts to get educational and technical institutions of

excellence in all parts of Odisha.

„ Food processing and Agro-processing industries will be given priority in Western and
Southern Odisha..

„ Connectivity across the state, will continue to get primary focus.

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CLIMATE CHANGE &
ENVIRONMENT

„ While ensuring high growth of the economy, we will also make the development
sustainable and environment friendly.

„ We will introduce Odisha Climate Change Action Plan 2036 to tackle climate change.

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„ Odisha has one of the highest forest covers in the country. We will continue to
ensure increase in forest and mangrove cover, protection of wildlife, clean rivers, flood
protection and green zones in public institutions and industries.

„ We will also incentivise transition to Electric Vehicles in the state.

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GOOD
GOVERNANCE

„ Good Governance is the hallmark of BJD. This has been recognised and blessed by the
people of Odisha over the last 24 years.
„ We shall continue to strive for better governance based on 5T principles and Mo
Sarkar. 5T has already demonstrated how government interventions can effect
transformational change.
„ The scope of 5T shall be extended to all big projects. Timely completion in a transparent
manner shall be the hallmark of every major project.
„ Mo Sarkar will be aggressively implemented across all government offices. We
will establish a robust grievance redressal system, utilising a mix of technology
and outreach, that reaches even the remotest parts of the state to ensure inclusive
governance and addressing the needs of all citizens within a fixed time frame.
„ Odisha has always been known for its spiritual progress. Spiritual governance is our
strength, and we shall demonstrate it to the world.
„ Such governance has clarity of purpose and intent, hard work, spirit of service,
inclusion of all so that no one is left out and every citizen becomes a partner in
governance.
„ To create a responsive, humane and aware citizenry we propose to introduce yoga,
meditation and heritage study in all schools.

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 These guarantees reflect Biju Babu’s vision of
a modern, inclusive, and progressive Odisha

Where our people are empowered to

dream and aspire,

Where government responds

promptly to the aspirations of people,

Where artificial intelligence and

cutting-edge science coexists with
heritage conservation, and language
promotion, where industrialisation is
eco-friendly and job oriented,

Where the great personalities of our

past are recognised and respected,
and we build an ecosystem for many
more to be born.

Where the youth are empowered

with wings to fly and face the future
while remaining rooted and proud of
our heritage and culture.

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 ‘We will herald an empowered
Odisha, which is modern, dynamic
and responsive, primarily for
our youth, women and children,
entrepreneurs, farmers and tribals.’

‘The youth of the state will build

New Odisha-a state which will set
benchmarks in every sector and bring
prosperity to its people.’

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 FARMER EMPOWERMENT
We Promised We delivered more than the promise

9 Provided crop loan at 0% interest rate

0% interest rate up to Rs 1 lakh.
agricultural loans 9 Additionally, crop loans from Rs 1 lakh to 3 lakhs
up to Rs 1 lakh for at 2% interest rate.
small and marginal
9 More than Rs 1.45 lakh Cr. worth of crop loans
farmers
has been disbursed to farmers between 2019-20 and
2023-24.

Agriculture
9 Provided more than Rs 11,500 Cr. in last five years
development and
to more than 64 lakh farmers under KALIA.
farmers’ welfare

Agriculture 9 Implemented KALIA Scholarship for children of

development and small and marginal farmers and landless labourers to
pursue higher studies in Universities of Odisha and
farmers’ welfare
outside.

9 Created more than 20 lakh acres of irrigation

Continue pace potential in last five years.
of Irrigation 9 Completed transformative Lower-Suktel project at
development a cost Rs 5,260 Cr. which will provide irrigation to
more than 1 lakh acres of land.

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 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
We Promised We delivered more than the promise

Economic & Social 9 Spent Rs 2.68 lakh Cr. on women related

Empowerment of interventions between 2019-20 and 2023-24 under
women Gender Budget

9 41 lakh women joined workforce in the State

Economic between 2017-18 and 2022-23
Empowerment 9 Incentives and uniforms for CSS, AWWs and ASHA

Separate 9 Created Mission Shakti Department benefiting

Department for 70 lakh Mission Shakti SHG Members
Mission Shakti

SHGs under 9 Provided loans up to 10 lakhs at 0% interest

Mission Shakti to rate to SHGs under Mission Shakti
get loans at 0% 9 More than Rs 40,000 Cr. have been disbursed to
interest rate up to SHG members under Mission Shakti between 2019-
Rs 10 lakhs 20 and 2023-24.

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 STUDENT & YOUTH EMPOWERMENT

We Promised We delivered more than the promise

9 All high schools and colleges transformed under 5T

initiative.
Transformation of 9 Established Adarsha Vidyalayas in every block
Education imparting quality education in English medium
9 Nua-O-Scholarship for all UG and PG students of
Rs 9,000–11,000 per year per student

9 World Skill Centre established in Bhubaneswar in

Skill Development collaboration with ITEES, Singapore with state of the
art infrastructure to provide advanced skill.
9 Provided loans up to Rs 1 lakh at 0% interest rate
under SWAYAM

9 Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium - World’s Largest

Seated Hockey Stadium
9 Odisha - Global Hub of Hockey
World Class
9 Successfully hosted 2023 Hockey World Cup
Sports Facilities
9 India’s Largest Sports Science Centre
9 India’s First Indoor Athletic Stadium
9 India’s Best Indoor Aquatic Centre

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ODIA LANGUAGE, CULTURE & HERITAGE

We Promised We delivered more than the promise

9 The first World Odia Language Conference was

Promotion of Odia organised in Bhubaneswar.
Language & 9 Odia University inaugurated at Satyabadi, Puri
Literature 9 MOU signed with JNU for establishment of Biju
Patnaik Special Centre for Odia.

9 Promotion of Jagannath culture in every village

under Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme.
9 Large scale heritage development work in Puri; Shree
Mandira Parikrama Prakalpa completed.
9 Heritage development in Maa Samaleswari Temple,
Promotion of Lingaraj Temple, Maa Tara Tarini Temple.
Odia Culture & 9 Rs 50,000 given to each Bhagabata Tungi
Heritage 9 Kalakar pension increased in amount and coverage
9 Culture budget increased significantly in last 5 years
9 Odisha’s eminent personalities honoured:
„ Utkala Mani Gopabandhu birth place developed
„ Manmath–Manoj Memorial
„ Two field centers for research on Bhima Bhoi.
„ Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum, Cuttack
„ Madhu Babu Samadhi Peetha Development, Cuttack
„ Redevelopment of Jayadev Peetha

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 QUALITY HEALTHCARE

We Promised We delivered more than the promise

9 Providing cashless medical treatment to

New Smart BSKY more than 90% of our population under
Health Cards BSKY Card.
for all eligible 9 More than Rs 5,400 Cr. have been spent under
beneficiaries BSKY between 2019-20 to 2023-24.

9 Eight new medical colleges and hospitals

established in the last 7 years (Baripada, Koraput,
Balasore, Balangir, Puri, Sundargarh, Kendujhar,
5 New Medical Bhawanipatna)
Colleges
9 Two new medical colleges, one each in Jajpur
and Phulbani, will be made operational soon
9 Odisha to become Doctor surplus

Sustha Odisha, Sukhi Odisha

- Shri Naveen Patnaik

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 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

We Promised We delivered more than the promise

9 Implemented new industrial policy 2022 with best-in

New Industrial
class provisions for high industrial growth and jobs for
Policy youth

9 126 industrial estates have been developed spanning

an area of 11,623 acres during 2022-23
„ Infovalley Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in
Bhubaneswar
Best-in class „ Kalinga Nagar National Investment &
industrial park Manufacturing Zone
„ Food Processing Park in 5 locations (Kalahandi,
Bolangir, Nabarangpur, Ganjam & Bargarh)
„ Plastic Park in Paradeep
„ Seafood Park at Deras
„ Angul Aluminium Park
„ Textile Park in Dhamnagar, Bhadrak

9 Odisha is one of the fastest growing industrial state in

the country. Industry sector in Odisha has increased
by more than 3 times between 2011-12 and 2023-24.
9 Odisha attracted 2nd highest ongoing investment in
the country (CMIE-CII Report)

9 Odisha is No. 1 state in mineral and steel production

in the country

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 INFRASTRUCTURE & CONNECTIVITY
We Promised We delivered more than the promise

9 Biju Expressway Phase-1 work completed

Biju Expressway 9 Construction of Biju Expressway Phase II started with
a cost of Rs 5,000 Cr. which will connect Berhampur
and Jeypore.

9 Laid foundation stone for metro rail project from

Bhubaneswar to Cuttack
Bhubaneswar
Metro 9 Rs 6,000 Cr allocated for the project
9 Fully funded by state’s own budget

9 6 new Airports established

(Rourkela, Utkela, Jeypore, Rangeilunda, Malkangiri &
Air Connectivity Jharsuguda)
9 International Air connectivity to Dubai, Singapore,
Bangkok

9 Built 780 bridges under BSY between 2019-20 and

2023-24.
Transport 9 Constructed Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bus Terminal,
Infrastructure Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal.
9 54 Ama Bus Stand have been completed.

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Youth
„ “Skilled in Odisha” has become a global brand name in Job Market. Odisha’s youth skilled
through various programme of the state are in high demand in the country and outside.
„ World Skill Centre was established in Bhubaneswar in collaboration with ITEES, Singapore
with state-of-the-art infrastructure to provide advanced skill training to youths. 78%
students from first batch got placements in national and international companies.
„ A Robust network of 60 Govt. ITIs, 34 Govt. Polytechnics, 82 Skill Development Centres
has been established and more than 6.5 lakh youths have received skill training.
„ Centre of Excellence have been established in all Government Engineering Colleges.
„ NUA (Nutana Unnata Abhilasha) Odisha Scheme has been launched, under which 1 Lakh
Youth will be trained on emerging technologies like Cloud Computing, AI, AR-VR, ML, Data
Science, 3D Printing.
„ Nua O Initiative, comprising series of sports competitions and cultural activities, has been
launched to engage and empower youth in the state.
„ The Government brought in Swayam Scheme which is a credit-linked self-employment
scheme that will provide interest free loans to youth belonging to an Economically Weaker
Section and between the age of 18-35 years who want to start their own business.
„ Sports budget increased by over 12 times between 2016-17 and 2023-24.
„ The state hosted two successive editions of Men’s Hockey World Cup successfully.
„ World’s largest seated hockey stadium (Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium) was built in
Rourkela in record time.
„ Various state of the art facilities such as Sports Science Centre Hockey High Performance
Centre, South Asia’s largest Indoor Athletics Centre, Indoor Aquatic Centre, Tennis Centre
have been added to the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
„ Further, development of 450 plus mini stadiums, 90 Biju Patnaik Multipurpose Indoor
stadiums, 16 sports academies, 25 hockey training centres/academy, Six FIFA Standard
football field were undertaken for growth of sports in the State

Women
„ Under Gender Budget, More than Rs 2.6 lakh Cr. of budgetary support was provided on
women related interventions between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
„ As promised, a dedicated Department - Mission Shakti Department – was established
for furthering the “Mission Shakti’ movement in the state, benefiting 70 lakh mission
Shakti SHGs.
„ Interest Free Loans up to 5 lakhs were given to Mission Shakti SHGs. More than Rs
40,000 Cr. worth of loans have been disbursed to SHG members between 2019-20 and
2023-24. The loan amount was increased to Rs 10 lakhs recently.
„ To promote entrepreneurship among women and to provide market for their product,
Mission Shakti Bazaar has been inaugurated in Bhubaneswar. There has been plan to
establish 5000 such Bazaars and retail outlets across the state in coming 5 years.

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„ Women from SHGs have been empowered to take up various works in Government
departments such as metering, billing & collection activities in the DISCOMs, Paddy
procurement, water distribution and consumer management as Jala Sathis, Managing
Mission Shakti Cafes etc.
„ Biju Kanya Ratna (Ama Kanya Ama Ratna) scheme has been implemented to create an
enabling environment for the survival and development of the girl child and secure her
dignity.
„ An additional 10 days of annual casual leaves for women working in various departments
of the State government was announced. The announcement is yet another testament to
the commitment of State govt towards empowerment of women in the state.
„ Honorarium for ASHA, Anganwadi Workers, Mission Shakti Community Cadre such as
MBK, Bank Mitra, Krushi Mitra and Prani Mitra have been increased recently.
„ The meeting fees for Mission Shakti Gram Panchayat and Block level Federation workers
was hiked by Rs 500. More than 1.26 lakh SHG members benefited from this hike.
„ To facilitate integrated approach towards crime against women and children, Mahila & Sishu
Desks have been set up in 537 Police Stations of the State of Odisha. Further, dedicated
women helpline has been introduced by Odisha Police.
„ To alleviate the issue of maternal and infant undernutrition, Rs 5,000 was provided to the
pregnant and lactating women under MAMATA scheme. This amount has been doubled to
Rs 10,000.
„ With sustained effort on women empowerment, more than 55 per cent women got
elected during latest rural and civic elections, while 21 of 30 Zilla Parishad Presidents
are women which are the results of Odisha’s continued effort to empower women in
every sphere of society.

Farmers
„ Odisha is one of the pioneering states to present a separate Agri-Budget for better focus
on issues of farmer empowerment. Under the Agri-Budget, more than Rs 1 lakh Cr. of
budgetary support was provided to farmers between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
„ More than Rs 11,500 Cr. of financial assistance were provided to more than 64 lakh farmers
in the state in last 5 years under KALIA Yojana.
„ KALIA Scholarship was introduced for children of small and marginal farmers and landless
labourers to pursue higher studies in universities in Odisha and outside.
„ More than Rs 1.45 lakh Cr. worth of crop loans have been disbursed to farmers between
last 4 years. Further, Odisha Government introduced a scheme for providing interest free
loan up to Rs 1 Lakh and charge 2% interest for Rs 1-3 Lakhs loans.
„ The state also decided to bear the premium of the insurance for 3 years, thereby becoming
the first state in the country to provide free crop insurance to farmers.
„ Irrigation potential of around 20 lakh acres was created in the last five years. Various Iconic
and large irrigation projects were completed and inaugurated.

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 Sl. Project Name Cost (In Irrigation Areas to Benefit
No. Cr) Potential
(Acres)

1 Subarnarekha Irrigation 10,210 1,73,000 10 Blocks of Mayurbhanj &

Project, Mayurbhanj Balasore

2 Lower Suktel Irrigation 5,260 1,00,000 4 Blocks of Balangir and

Project, Bolangir Subarnapur

3 Rengali Right Irrigation 4,825 2,08,500 15 Blocks of Angul,

Project, Dhenkanal Dhenkanal, Cuttack & Jajpur

4 Anandapur Barrage Project, 3,325 1,50,000 10 Blocks of Keonjhar &

Keonjhar Balasore

5 Gangadhar Meher Lift 2,775 77,500 4 Blocks of Bargarh &

Irrigation Project, Bargarh Subarnapur

6 Kanupur Irrigation Project, 2,440 73,000 5 Blocks of Keonjhar

Keonjhar

7 Rengali Left Bank Canal 2,255 97,500 6 Blocks of Dhenkanal,

Jajpur& Keonjhar

8 Brutanga Irrigation Project 1,659 57,500 5 Blocks of Nayagarh

9 Nabarangpur Mega Lift 1,271 48,500 2 Blocks of Nabarangpur

Irrigation Project

10 Deo Irrigation Project 1,227 25,000 3 Blocks of Mayurbhanj

„ Millet Mission: Since 2017, the State has incentivised revival of an ecosystem for millet
cultivation through Millet Mission. Odisha became the first state to declare direct incentive
for millet cultivation through DBT. The Union government and the NITI Aayog have
recognized Odisha Millets Mission as one of the best models.
„ Odisha has become the third-largest contributor to the nation’s Public Distribution
System (PDS). In the first ever ‘State Ranking Index’ under the National Food Security
Act (NFSA), Odisha has topped the list of general category states.

Tribals
„ 14 new Special Development Councils (SDCs) were created for the preservation and
propagation of tribal culture and the unique identity of all tribal groups in different districts
of the state. Around 80 lakh tribals in 177 blocks of the 23 districts will be the beneficiaries
of the SDCs.

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„ Labha Scheme: LABHA (‘Laghu Bana Jatiya Drabya Kraya’) Yojana was launched with 100%
State funding to ensure minimum support price (MSP) for minor forest produce (MFP).
„ A comprehensive welfare package for Kendu leaf pluckers and workers was introduced
benefits 9 lakhs tribals. This package included bonuses and incentives, Price hike, raising
of age limit for Kendu leaf pluckers to be included in social security schemes from 60 to 62
years, Rs 25000 assistance per daughter for the marriage of two daughters of a Kendu leaf
plucker etc.
„ Under ANWESHA Scheme, free quality English medium education is provided to
disadvantaged ST & SC students from Class I to X. It has been envisaged to admit 5,000 ST &
SC students annually under this scheme. Hostels have been constructed for post-matric ST
and SC students in urban areas under Akankshya Scheme.
„ It has been decided to withdraw 48,018 cases filed against tribals related to police, excise
and forest after a thorough study of the cases.
„ The State Government has approved the establishment of the Commission for Preservation
and Promotion of Tribal Languages of Scheduled Tribes of Odisha for protection and
promotion of 21 tribal languages in Odisha.
„ The Government has worked on a revised multilingual education (MLE) policy to bring in
wholesome changes in the mother tongue-based instruction in the state. The policy will push
research and post-graduation (PG) studies on different tribal languages. It also proposes
that one chapter in the textbook curriculum on different tribal languages shall be included to
inform the students and future generations. Besides, tribal language should be included as a
language subject in school and college curriculum.
„ The Central Government has been continuously persuaded to include ‘Mundari’, ‘Kui’,
‘Saura’ and ‘Ho’ languages ​​in Article VIII of the Constitution and Inclusion of 169
communities in the ST list of Odisha.
„ Foundation stone was laid for construction of Adivasi Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The unique
art, culture and heritage of tribals will be showcased at the ‘Adivasi Bhawan’.
„ Close to 11,000 sacred groves - integral to Odisha’s 62 tribal communities and 13
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) – have been renovated and safeguarded from
encroachers to protect the tribal heritage and culture.
„ 8 Tribal Museums are being established in 8 Tribal districts.

Economy and Growth

„ Odisha has been one of the fastest growing states in the country, growing at faster rate in
comparison to Country average between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
„ During the last 5 years, the per capita income in Odisha has increased from Rs 98,005 in
2018-19 to Rs 1,60,437 in 2023-24, growing at a higher rate than the national average,
thereby narrowing the gap with the National per Capita Income.
„ The debt has been maintained below 20% of GDP during last 5 years, in spite of contraction
in GSDP due to COVID-19. (No Borrowing in last 3 years)
„ Over the last 5 years, the State has experienced phenomenal growth in its own revenue,
with annual average growth rate of 22.3%, despite COVID 19.

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„ Odisha is one among very few States in the country to generate revenue surplus in the
COVID affected years 2019-20 and 2020-21 in spite of sharp decline in Central transfers.
„ Fiscal deficit is being contained within FRBM limit and the entire borrowing is utilized for
capital formation.
„ Since 2005, Investment worth Rs 19 lakh Cr. in industrialization with employment potential
of 7,50,000 has been generated.
„ As per a recent report by RBI, Odisha ranks among the top three states in the country
for bank-assisted investment proposals, accounting for 11.8% of the total project cost
sanctioned in 2022-23. Odisha secured this position with only 12 projects, signifying the
state’s ability to attract large-scale ventures.
„ In a recent report released earlier this year by CMIE-CII, Odisha is placed second just
behind Maharashtra in attracting the highest ongoing investment.
„ Odisha’s exports as share of India’s exports have grown from 2.2% in 2016-17 to 4.1% in
2022-23, again a 1.8X growth in just 6 years.
„ According to a latest report by Niti Aayog, multi-dimensional poverty has been reduced in
Odisha by 48%, between 2013-14 and 2022-23. In terms of numbers, more than one crore
people escaped poverty during this period.

Industrial Development
„ The state has implemented new industrial policy 2022 with best-in class provisions for high
industrial growth and jobs for youth. Single Window Go-Swift Portal has been developed
for investor facilitation & tracking. Three Make in Odisha Conclaves have been organised in
2016, 2018 and 2022 attracting huge investment.
„ 126 industrial estates were developed with an area of 11,623 acres during last 5 years. The
industrial infrastructure budget has increased from Rs 50 Cr. in 2015-16 to over Rs 556 Cr.
in 2023-24.
„ Major parks/clusters developed include Infovalley Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in
Bhubaneswar, Kalinga Nagar National Investment & Manufacturing Zone, Food Processing
Park in 5 locations, Plastic Park in Paradeep, Seafood Park at Deras, Angul Aluminium Park,
Textile Park in Dhamnagar, Bhadrak
„ Over the past five years, the GO-SWIFT Single window portal for industrial investment has
facilitated the approval of more than 1860 projects, valued at over ₹11.63 lakh Cr.
„ In the last two decades, the sectoral growth in core sectors has been phenomenal: Cement -
22 times, Steel - 15 times, Aluminium - 7.5 times, Power - 3.5 times.
„ The investment in the Metals and mining industry has continued. Odisha, with abundant
supply of raw materials and investment planned in steel plants by major players like JSW,
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Joint Venture, Tata Steel, Rungta Mines, and JSPL is emerging as
the steel hub of the country.
„ Similarly, investment in aluminium sector by various players such as Vedanta, NALCO,
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„ AMNS India, a joint venture of Arcelor Mittal and Nippon Steel, is planning to invest Rs
1.02 lakh Cr. to establish 24 MTPA steel plant in Kendrapada which will be one of Worlds’
largest with sustainable technologies.
„ Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL) would develop its Odisha plant into the largest and
greenest facility in the world.
„ Odisha has also attracted major investment in IT and Outsourcing space in the last 5 years.
All major IT players like IBM, Accenture, Cognizant have opened their office in the state as
major consulting and auditing firms like PwC, Deloitte, EY.
„ Furthermore, Concentrix BPO - One of the world’s leading professional services firms, ICICI
Bank Call Center, HDFC Bank Call Center have also started.
„ Odisha has also attracted huge investment in textile and apparel sector. Few major
investment in this sector is by Welspun Group in Choudwar and Sambalpur. Aditya Birla
Fashion and Retails Ltd, Shahi Export etc.
„ Odisha has seen major investments in sectors like green energy equipment manufacturing,
electronics manufacturing, specialty steel, speciality chemicals, technical textiles, and
Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
„ The Government has created a conducive environment for start-ups, through “Start-Up
Odisha” Programme. It has also provided State of the art Infrastructure at O-HUB for Start-
ups.
„ The State has undertaken several measures to develop an industry-friendly industrial
ecosystem. As a result, Odisha has been classified as an ‘Achiever’ State in the Ease of Doing
Business ranking 2020 by Government of India.

Education
„ More than 1.20 lakh Cr. of budgetary support was provided to education between 2019-20
and 2023-24.
„ 8681 High Schools have been transformed under 5T Initiative to Smart Schools. Around
10,80,000 students in these schools have access to smart classrooms, modern science
laboratory, ICT Labs, etc. Rs 4000 Crs have been spent for the transformation.
„ Similarly, transformation of 1950 Higher Secondary Schools & Degree Colleges under 5T to
Smart Colleges – Rs 1000 Crs.
„ Further, different amenities for students have been created in 54,465 schools under
“Mo School Abhiyan” and in 86 Colleges under “Mo College Abhiyan”, through alumni
contribution along with Government Grant.
„ State Government reserved 15% of seats in Medical and Engineering Colleges of the State
for the students who have passed 10th and 12th Examination under the state Board from any
Government Schools/College. This reservation has been applied horizontally covering all
vertical reservations as well as unreserved group.
„ Nua O Scholarship has been provided to all eligible UG & PG Students. 5,38,000 Students
have benefited from the Scholarship with annual total scholarship of Rs 530 Crs.

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„ Nabin Odisha Magic Card, which is a Unique, Innovative and Technological driven smart
card system will be introduced. It will provide incentives related to mobile recharge, travel
concession, books concession, access to libraries and sports facilities, online coaching etc.
The registration is Ongoing. More than 2 Lakh students have already registered. The card
will be distributed from 15th August, 2024.
„ Mukhyamantri Shikhya Puraskar has been launched for all participants in the public
education system, for their outstanding efforts in achieving academic brilliance and holistic
development of schools.
„ 315 Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya have been established in 313 Blocks, where free quality
education is provided to 2,15,000 Students from across the state, especially from semi-
urban and rural areas. These schools are affiliated to CBSE and provides English medium
education.
„ Iconic Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya has been inaugurated in Bhubaneswar with investment
of Rs 100 Crs. 1000 bright and meritorious students across Odisha will study here after
completing CBSE Class X board and will also be given quality coaching for NEET, JEE,
Defence entrance examinations, etc.
„ Odia University has been developed and inaugurated at Satyabadi, Puri with investment of
Rs 73 Cr. for research and education of Odia Culture and literature
„ Transformation of OUAT, Bhubaneswar is being undertaken at a cost of Rs 152 Crs.
„ Further, Odisha Government has planned to invest Rs 1,500 Cr. and Rs 2,000 Cr. to
transform Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneswar and Veer
Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, respectively

Health
„ During the last five years, more than Rs 50,000 Cr. has been allocated to Health sector
under the Budget.
„ 90% population of the state have been covered Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY). 25.37
lakhs claims amounting to Rs 5,482 Cr. have been processed since inception. 700 premier
private hospitals across 17 states have been empanelled.
„ Further, BSKY Nabin Card has been launched for Rural people in the state, ensuring near
universal coverage in the rural Odisha.
„ “Ama Hospital” scheme has been introduced with an aim of strengthening public health
infrastructure in the state. Under this scheme, all the 1,858 PHCs, CHCs, SDH and DHH will
be transformed over next 5 years with expenditure of Rs 3,178 Cr. In the first phase, 140
hospitals have been upgraded and inaugurated spending Rs 520 Cr.
„ Transformation of SCB-MCH, Cuttack has been undertaken to provide AIIMS Plus Facility,
with an investment of Rs 4,500 Cr.
„ MKCG MCH at Berhampur, VIMSAR at Burla, Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) and
Acharya Harihar PG Institute of Cancer (AHPGIC) at Cuttack have been planned to be
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„ Odisha Health Science University has been established to cater the much-needed quality in
medical education for the state of Odisha and produce quality doctors for the state.
„ 8 New Medical Colleges and 2 New Post Graduate Institutes have been established.
„ Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital, Baripada (2017)
„ Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital, Koraput (2017)
„ Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital, Balasore (2018)
„ Bhima Bhoi Medical College and Hospital, Balangir (2018)
„ Shri Jagannath Medical College and Hospital, Puri (2021)
„ Government Medical College and Hospital, Sundargarh (2021)
„ Dharanidhar Medical College and Hospital, Kendujhar (2022)
„ Government Medical College and Hospital, Bhawanipatna (2023)
Work on two more medical colleges is going on
„ Phulbani medical College
„ Jajati Keshari Medical College and Hospital, Jajpur
„ 4 multi-speciality and 1 Super-Speciality Cancer Care Hospital have been established
under PPP Mode.
„ 11 Comprehensive Cancer Care Unit are under construction at various DHHs at investment
of Rs 1,000 Cr.
„ To provide better health services to the people of the State, the SAHAYA scheme was
started in 2018 to render life-saving dialysis services to kidney patients free of cost.
Odisha was the first state in the country to provide this service. In the first phase, this
service was started in all district headquarters hospitals. It has been extended to sub-district
hospitals. 16 dialysis centres have been opened and 16 more will be opened at the sub-
district level.
„ Free Drugs worth Rs 600 Cr. have been distributed to patients in Government Hospitals
under NIRAMAYA Scheme.
„ Free diagnostics worth Rs 150 Cr. have been provided in Government Hospitals under
Nidaan Scheme.
„ 2,473 Medical Officers have been inducted into the state medical services in December
2023. 2392 of them are MBBS doctors, and 81 are Dental Surgeons. With this recruitment,
all MBBS Posts have been filled in the state.
„ The monthly stipends of Nursing, Pharmacy and Allied Medical Students were increased
to encourage students to extend better services to the people and thereby, further
strengthening health services in Odisha.

Infrastructure Development
„ Large scale Heritage Development work has been undertaken in Puri to make it a Heritage
City, under ABADHA scheme, with allocation of Rs 4,224 Cr. The iconic Shree Mandira
Parikrama Project has been completed at a cost of Rs 800 Cr. Development of other
projects under the scheme is under-going.

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„ Further, Heritage and Pilgrim amenities development Projects have been undertaken across
various major Temples and Heritage places in the State such as Konark Heritage Area
Development Project (Rs 306 Cr), Samaleswari Temple Development Project, Sambalpur
(Rs 292 Cr), Ekamra Kshetra Development Project, Bhubaneswar (Rs 214 Cr), Tara Tarini
Temple Development Project, Ganjam (Rs 160 Crs).
„ Biju Expressway Phase-1 work was completed at cost of around Rs 3,540 Cr. and work for
Phase II has started with a cost of Rs 5,000 Cr. to connect Berhampur and Jeypore.
„ Taladanda Canal in Cuttack has been renovated with roads and public spaces on both banks,
decongesting the city Traffic in Cuttack.
„ International Air Connectivity to Dubai, Singapore & Bangkok have been introduced.
„ New Airports at Rourkela, Utkela, Jeypore, Rangeilunda, Malkangiri have been established
ensuring Regional Connectivity.
„ Dhamra Port and Gopalpur Port have been established and made functional with active
facilitation by state.
„ The work for Bhubaneswar- Cuttack Metro has started. Rs 6,000 Cr. has been funded from
state’s budget.
„ The state has achieved almost universal electrification in the states. Average power supply
hours in Odisha urban area 23.67 hours and in rural areas 21.96 hours; which is more than
the national average (Urban 23.59 hours, Rural 21.26 hours).

Rural Development
„ “Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha” scheme has been launched with an outlay of Rs 4,200 Cr. for
taking up measures to augment rural infrastructure in the state leading to accelerated
futuristic growth as well as to Promote, Preserve and Protect Jagannath culture and
tradition of the State.
„ An ambitious program of providing household tap water connection to each rural
house has been undertaken with a massive investment of Rs 27,000 Cr. The piped water
connection coverage has reached 73.13% as of March 2024.
„ ‘AMA Bank’ service was introduced in the 4,373 unbanked Gram Panchayats in the state
out of total 6798 Gram Panchayats, to provide 15 bank related services. 2,742 Ama Banks
have been made functional.
„ Almost every GPs have been connected through bus services under LACCMI Scheme.
Under this scheme, 1088 Buses have been introduced and 7,500 Jobs have been created.
„ 780 bridges were constructed under BSY between 2019-20 and 2023-24 to provide
connectivity in rural areas.

Urban Development
„ Two best-in-class Bus Terminals - Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bus Terminal, Baramunda,
Bhubaneswar and Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal, Cuttack have been constructed and
inaugurated, with expenditure of Rs 210 Cr. and Rs 90 Cr., respectively.

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„ Further, “Ama Bus stand” scheme has been introduced with a budget of Rs 6,164.80 Cr.
to enhance Public Transport Infrastructure and Facilities in the State over next 4 years.
Transformation of 190 Bus Stands across the state have already started under this scheme
spending Rs 2,250 Cr. 54 Ama Bus Stands have been completed.
„ “Mo Bus” Service providing affordable urban transportation facilities have been introduced
in Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur and Rourkela along with Bhubaneswar.
„ 24*7 Water Supply has been ensured in 24 cities. Drink from tap quality water at par with
developed countries.
„ Govt of Odisha has embarked upon Decentralised Solid Waste Management in Urban
Areas. This includes Door to Door Collection, and establishment of two types of waste
processing facilities, namely Micro Composting Centre (MCC), and Material Recovery
Facility (MRF).
„ In a first of kind initiative anywhere in the country, Government of Odisha have launched a
scheme “GARIMA” for the safety and dignity of Core Sanitation Workers (CSWs) including
drain cleaners, septic tank and sewer maintenance workers, toilet cleaners and FSTP/STP
operators/helpers.
„ Under JAGA Mission, more than 2,54,672 slum families have received land rights
certificates.
„ 2,919 Slums have been converted to 1,654 Biju Adarsha Colonies, with all basic amenities,
benefiting 14,300 Households.
„ 169 Aahaar Kendras have been opened 115 ULBs providing affordable and nutritious
meals.
„ 56,000 Projects at a cost of Rs 1,256 Crs have been executed by Community Based
Organizations like SHGs & Slum Dwellers Associations under MUKTA scheme providing
Wage Employment to Urban Poor.

Odia Language, Literature, Culture and

Heritage
„ The first World Odia Language Conference was organised in Bhubaneswar showcasing
the evolution and development of Odia through the ages. In this conference, Odisha
Government decided to take up various steps such as Promotion of international and
National Research in Odia, Translation of Odia Books to other languages, Education in Odia
Language.
„ Odia University inaugurated at Satyabadi, Puri.
„ MOU signed with JNU for establishment of Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia.
„ Recommended inclusion of Ho, Mundari, Kui and Saura languages in 8th schedule of Indian
constitution.
„ “Bande Utkala Janani’, a patriotic poem written by Kantakabi Laxmikant Mohapatra was
accorded State Song status.

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„ The government has initiated steps for protection and promotion of Jagannath culture in
every village of the state under Ama Odisha Nabin Odisha programme.
„ 30,000 more artists were added in the ‘Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana’. This
has increased the number of beneficiaries of the scheme to 80,000, who will get monthly
assistance from Government.
„ Odisha Government has undertaken a Development Project in Suando village - the
birthplace of Utkalamani Gopabandhu Das, which includes construction of a museum,
renovation of the ancestral house of Utkalamani, beautification of the village, construction
of a road and other facilities.
„ Manmath–Manoj Memorial has been developed at the ancestral village of famous Odia
writer Manoj Das and his brother, historian Manmath Das.
„ The Odisha Government is establishing two field centers for research and study on Bhima
Bhoi and Mahima Dharma in Kandhara in Sambalpur district and Khaliapali in Subarnapur
district respectively.

Major Projects

„ Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Museum, Cuttack (Rs 39.98 Cr)

„ Madhu Babu Samadhi Peetha Development. Cuttack (Rs 23.15 Cr)
„ Samadhi Place of Pandit Raghunath Murmu, Rairangpur (Rs. 10.60 Cr)
„ Redevelopment of Jayadev Peetha (Rs 7.07 Cr)
„ Veer Surendra Sai Birth Place, Khinda (Rs 6 Cr)

Social Security & Empowerment of All

„ Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (BNTYY) was launched to help elderly people carry
out their spiritual journey in places of religious importance.
„ The pension of construction workers was increased. Workers over 60 years of age will get
₹1,000, while those over 80 will get ₹1,200.
„ Mukhyamantri Bunakar O Karigar Sahayata Yojana was launched in recognition of
weavers valuable contribution towards enriching the art and culture of the state. More than
2,75,000 weavers and artisans will be given financial assistance under the scheme.
„ The wages of self-employed artisans employed in Gram Panchayats was increased from
Rs 4,000/- to Rs 6,500/-. Thirteen thousand self-employed artisans have benefitted
from this step.
„ 8.38 lakh additional beneficiaries have been included in Madhubabu Pension Yojana in last
5 years covering different categories of people like senior citizens, widows, disabled people.
The total number of beneficiaries reached 36.5 lakhs. Further, the monthly pension amount
was increased by Rs 500.
„ Govt. has decided to construct Integrated Infrastructure Complex (IIC) in all the 30 districts
which will have Old Age Home, Home for the Destitute, Physiotherapy Centre, Medical Unit,
Rehabilitation Centre and Special Schools for persons with disabilities.

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Economy
„ Odisha recorded 48% decline in multi-dimensional poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-
21, as per NITI Aayog.
„ Recorded lowest outstanding liabilities as percentage of Gross State Domestic Product
(GSDP) in the country.
„ Topped among large states in fiscal management, as per the Care Edge States’ Ranking
report.
„ Odisha wins TIOL National Taxation Award 2022 (Silver) as the best reformist state and
Gold Award in GST/State VAT Category.
„ Odisha has emerged as the top state in export growth, registering 156% growth in 2021-22
compared with 2019-20.
„ Odisha selected to receive TIOL National Taxation Award 2021 (Gold) as the best reformist
state and Gold Award in GST/State VAT Category.
„ Odisha emerged as one of the top performers in fiscal management with a surplus budget.
„ Odisha emerged as 3rd top state in budgeting transparency across the country.
„ Ranked 1st in low unemployment rate in the country with a score of 0.9%, as per the report
by CMIE.

Agriculture and Allied Activities

„ Odisha Millets Mission wins the Poshak Anaaj Award for “Global Model on Millet
Promotion” during the International Nutri-Cereal Convention (INCC) 5.0 anchored by the
Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR) in Hyderabad.
„ Odisha received the Agriculture Leadership Award 2022 for raising agricultural output.
„ Odisha has been conferred with ‘Best State For Scaling Up Millet Mission’ award by GoI.
„ Odisha’s initiatives on inclusion of millets in Take Home Ration have been appreciated by
NITI Aayog & World Food Programme.
„ Odisha wins Best Millet Promoting State’ under ‘Poshak Anaaj Awards’ by ICAR-IIMR
& FAO.
„ Odisha’s architectural marvel Krushi Bhawan has added another feather to its hat,
emerging as People’s Choice Winner in Social Good category at the prestigious AZ
Awards20.
„ Collector & DM Balasore awarded with ‘Best Performing Marine District’ in the Country in
fisheries sector by Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
„ Odisha was adjudged ‘Best Marine State’ while Kalahandi received ‘Best District’ in inland
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„ Food Supplies & Consumer Welfare Department wins ‘Global Planet Purpose Award:
Drive for Results’ at the Planet Explore 2023-Transparency to Action Conference in
Washington DC, US.
„ Odisha has topped in the implementation of the National Food Security Act (NFSA)
through ration shops.
„ Adjudged top ranked State followed amongst the General Category States in ‘State
Ranking Index for NFSA’.
„ Odisha felicitated at ET Government ET Digitech’22 conclave for best implementation of
National Food Security Act.

Industries
„ Odisha is among the top 3 States in the country in new investments with a share of 11.8%
in the total cost of projects during 2022-23, as per a report by RBI.
„ Odisha is ranked 2nd in attracting investment in FY2023, as per latest report by
CMIE & CII.
„ Odisha’s GO-SWIFT Single Window portal received Silver Award at National
e-Governance Award 2020.
„ Registering a significant improvement in ”Ease of Doing Business”, Odisha has jumped from
29th position to be ranked among 6 ‘Achiever’ states in the Department for Promotion of
Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Business Reforms Action
Plan (BRAP) 2020 assessment report.
„ Odisha selected in Top 4 performing states in State Startup Ranking-2021.
„ Odisha secured 1st prize in the category of award given to States & Union Territories for
development of MSME sector by the Centre.
„ Odisha continues to be top performer in Startup Ranking for 2018, 21 and 2022.
„ Invest In Odisha awarded with “Best State Initiative” at the Chemtech CEW Leadership &
Excellence Awards 2019 in Mumbai.

Electronics and IT
„ Odisha wins Award of Excellence under State Category at the 19th CSI SIG e-Governance
Awards 2021 in Prayagraj.
„ Odisha Assembly has been adjudged as the number one Paperless Bidhan Sabha in the
country and is the only State to receive the Award of Excellence.
„ E&IT Department awarded Digital Empowered State of the Year at APAC News Network
Digital Empowerment Meet for successful implementation of ‘Odisha One’ & ‘Mo Seva
Kendra’ to ensure facilitation of all government services through digital platforms.
„ E&IT Department on receiving prestigious ‘Award of Excellence’ for Mo Sarkar 5T initiative
at Elets Technomedia Knowledge Exchange Summit.

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„ E&IT Department wins the prestigious ‘G-Cloud and Data Centre Award 2020’ in cloud
infrastructure & adoption category.
„ Odisha Govt’s Integrated Legal Monitoring System-iLMS & COVID Dashboard have
received Express Computer Tech Sabha Awards.
„ Odisha received ‘Best Performer’ award from Ministry of Electronics & IT for e-tendering
with sustained focus on 5T Mantra.

Governance
„ Bhubaneswar Land Use Intelligence System (BLUIS) selected to receive ‘Gold’ award under
Category V-Excellence
„ Odisha received first prize for best implementation of Inter-operable Criminal Justice
System (ICJS) in the country.
„ Odisha ranked third in policing among large and mid-size states, as per India Justice Report.
„ Conferred with Bhoomi Samman Award 2023 as the Best State in the Country for its
outstanding achievements in the implementation of the Digital India Land Records
Modernization Programme (DILRMP)

Health & Family Welfare

„ International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) highlighted the rate of decline in
childhood stunting in Odisha which is 3 times higher than large states.
„ Ranked 3rd happiest state in India among large states, as per Happy-Plus survey
published by The Week
„ Odisha earns praise of UNICEF for children immunization despite COVID challenge. 90.5%
compared to national average of 76.4%.
„ Odisha received 1st prize for generating highest no. of ABHA IDs during Universal Health
Coverage Day 2022 campaign.
„ Odisha registers highest decline in Infant Mortality Rate in the country between 2005 to
2020 (SRS); 2nd highest decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) between 2015-17 to
2018-20 (SRS); highest Immunization Coverage in the country (90.5%).
„ Odisha has registered the highest percentage of fully immunised children (90.5%) in India,
according to phase-II of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5).
„ Odisha stood second among states in elimination of Tuberculosis in 2020.
„ World Health Organisation (WHO) praises Odisha’s Polio vaccination programme as good
practices and learning experiences.

Urbanisation
„ Urban Wage Employment Initiative Odisha awarded 2021-2022 WRI Ross Cities Ross
Center Prize for cities.
„ H&UD Dept wins World Habitat Bronze Award 2023 for Jaga Mission.

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„ Odisha continues to shine at the Annual India Sanitation Coalition (ISC)-FICCI Sanitation
Awards with the State winning two National awards.
„ CRUT Bhubaneswar on wins Award of Excellence from Ministry of Housing and Urban
Affairs at 16th Urban Mobility India Conference for implementing the
Best Urban Transport Project.
„ Bhubaneswar receives ‘Best Smart City’ award at the India Smart Cities Award
Contest 2022.
„ Bhubaneswar has the most seamless mobility system and is ranked 3rd among Promising
Cities category, as per Ease of Moving Index-India Report 2022.
„ Odisha won three awards at the India Sanitation Coalition (ISC)-FICCI Sanitation Awards
2022. Odisha has won Best FSSM Model-Urban, Women Change Makers in Sanitation, and
Best Skilling Initiative for Sanitation.
„ CRUT Bhubaneswar receives ‘Most Innovative Bus Transit System in India’ Award in the
‘Transit & Mobility’ category at the 2nd Urban Infra Business Summit & Awards 2022.
„ Odisha received PMAY-U Awards 2021, for ‘Best Policy Initiatives by State’
for Jaga Mission.
„ CRUT Bhubaneswar awarded the 2022 UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour during global
observance of World Habitat Day 2022 at Balikesir, Turkey. There were over 244
nominations covering individuals, cities, organisations, and projects from around the world.
„ CRUT Bhubaneswar wins UN Public Service Award for promoting gender responsive public
services through Mo Bus initiative by employing women and transgender.
„ Rourkela Smart City wins Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge from among
the 600 participating global cities & the only city from India to win it. Rourkela won the
challenge by offering women entrepreneurs access to cold-storage to reduce food waste.
„ Odisha wins Asia Pacific Housing Forum Innovation Awards 2021 for Jaga Mission.
„ Odisha awarded 5th “Guangzhou Award” which recognises innovation in improving social,
economic and environmental sustainability in cities and regions. Odisha was awarded for its
urban wage employment initiatives.
„ Odisha bags 3 awards at the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2021. WATCO Odisha has been
awarded for ‘Garima’ for core sanitation workers, Dhenkanal Municipality as best FSSM
model, and Bahuchara Mata Transgender SHG for septage management.
„ Odisha receives Best State award for JAGA Mission & Public Health Engineering
Organisation (PHEO) for Best Civic Agency Award for Piped Water Supply Scheme for all
Urban Households in ‘Janaagraha City Governance Awards 2020’.
„ Odisha emerges as best state in urban governance in Praja Foundation Urban Governance
Index 2020 through decentralisation of power and citizen empowerment initiatives.
„ CRUT Bhubaneswar wins Award of Excellence at 13th Urban Mobility India Conference
organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for innovation in urban transport
during COVID 19.
„ Odisha’s Jaga Mission set global benchmarks to empower urban poor with land rights
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„ Odisha won India Geospatial Excellence Award along with Tata Trusts for technological
innovation in empowering millions of urban poor by providing land rights through
Jaga Mission.
„ Odisha has been awarded Most Improved Big State in Cleanliness at State of the States
Conclave of India Today.
„ Capital Region Urban Transport received Best City Bus Service Award at Urban Mobility
Conference organised by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for earning trust of
Bhubaneswar citizens with its modern & affordable public transport service.

Sports and Youth Affairs

„ CM Naveen Patnaik received Sportstar Aces Award on behalf of Odisha as the decade’s
‘Best State for Promotion of Sports’, from 2011-2020.
„ International Hockey Federation presents CM Naveen Patnaik with the prestigious FIH
President’s Award for State Government’s outstanding efforts to promote hockey, both
nationally & globally.

Others
„ Odisha received the Rashtriya Khanij Vikas Puraskar-first prize for best performing state
in mining sector.
„ Odisha conferred with the Most Promising New Destination award at Travel & Tourism Fair
held in Chennai.
„ Odisha conferred with the Best state for Pilgrimages award at the Safari India South Asia
Travel Awards 2022 organised by Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
in New Delhi.
„ Odisha wins Global Water Leader Award, 2022 at the Global Water Summit held in Madrid,
Spain for providing 24x7 Drink from Tap supply and achieving 100% house connections
in urban areas.
„ Hirakud Dam awarded best maintained project and structure by Central Board of
Irrigation & Power
„ Odisha has been ranked among top 5 states in NITI Aayog’s export preparedness
& competitiveness report.
„ Odisha has been appreciated in NITI Aayog’s IVNR 2020 report on UN SDGs for
introducing voluntary teaching programme, adopting smart classroom model, implementing
Sweekruti Scheme.
„ Odisha shines in the India Today State of the States 2022.
9 Most Improved Big States-Rank 3
9 Most Improved Big States Cleanliness-Rank 5
9 Best Performing Big States-Environment-Rank 5
9 Best Performing Big States-Rank 6 (Tourism)
9 Most Improved Big State-Inclusive Development-Rank 6)

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 Our Manifesto:
People’s Manifesto for
New Odisha
This people’s manifesto reflects aspirations of and hopes of 4.5 Crores people
of Odisha. It truly encapsulates the vision of Biju Babu who wanted to build a
powerful state. As Odisha is poised to herald a New Odisha and Prosperous
Odisha, the manifesto gives contour to the transformation Odisha is set to
witness in the coming decades. The manifesto has been prepared based on
extensive feedback from cross sections of people and ideas solicited from people
from different walks of life. It is their manifesto which resonates their hopes and
aspirations of a ‘New Odisha and Prosperous Odisha’.

As we prepare for the transformative journey, we commit to continue our

inclusive governance and pro-people welfare schemes which have always been
the hallmark of our two and half decade’s service. We are now set to usher in a
new era of Odisha with secure roots and powerful wings.

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 Odisha will celebrate the centenary of the formation of the state in 2036.
By that time, we envision to build

‘Nabin Odisha’
which will be a progressive, inclusive, aspirational, developed, technologically
advanced State where every citizen will have equal opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.

“Nabin Odisha” will be an

An Empowered Odisha

our youth are where women are which is inclusive of where poverty will
empowered to equal partners in all vulnerable sections be a thing of the past
dream big and the growth and in its landscape of and we aim to be
achieve development development among top 3 states
of the country

The next 12 years will be the era of transformation of the state.

To fulfill this objective, we will prepare Vision 2036 for the state
following the 5T Principles of
 Transparency  Technology  Teamwork  Time  Transformation

‘5T’ and ‘Mo Sarkar’

will be the Guiding Principles of Governance

Inclusive Model of Responsive Model Partnership Model

Governance of Governance of Governance
We shall ensure that Our Government shall be Citizens of the State shall
development will reach a responsive Government be made partners in the
every section of Society and and will strive to address all creation of ‘Nabin Odisha’
upliftment of the person at Grievances of the citizens where continuous feedback
the bottom of the pyramid. in a timely and responsive will be taken from all
manner. stakeholders.

By the Centenary Year of 2036, we will achieve our dream of

“Nabin Odisha”, which will be Sukhi, Sashakta and Samrudha

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 MAJOR GOALS
Sukhi Odisha

9 Every citizen of our state shall lead a healthy, fulfilling and dignified life.
9 Every person in our state will have access to basic amenities including quality
education, accessible and affordable healthcare, clean drinking water, 24*7
electricity, a balanced diet, and a healthy environment.
9 Every citizen of our state shall be provided with adequate opportunities to
realise their full potential and fulfil their dreams.

Sashakta Odisha

9 Every section of the Society will be made partners in the development of the
State and creation of “Nabin Odisha’.
9 Every Yuva Odia will be empowered to shape his/her own destiny.
9 Special and specific steps will be taken for empowering the traditionally
marginalized sections of the society such as women, tribals, SCs, small and
marginal farmers, workers, poor into the mainstream of development.

Samrudha Odisha

9 Odisha will emerge among top 3 states in the country across various
development parameters, including Per Capita Income, Multi-Dimensional
Poverty indicators, achievement of sustainable development goals.
9 Every corner of the state, Rural and Urban, will be equipped with modern
amenities and quality infrastructure to foster growth and prosperity for all.
9 A sustainable model of development shall be embraced to tackle climate
change and preserve our natural resources like forests, rivers, sea for the
benefit of present and future generations.

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ODISHA
NABIN ODISHA

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Next ten years will be the “Decade of the Youth” towards the creation of Nabin Odisha. The
Future belongs to the aspirational and hardworking youth of Odisha. Shri Naveen Patnaik
believes that Odisha’s future growth depends on the youth and will be powered by the youth.

1. Youth Budget: We will be the first state to have a dedicated youth budget - Nabin Odisha
Youth Budget with Rs 1 Lakh Cr. for the next 10 years. This will be tabled in the Legislative
Assembly every year, like the Climate Budget and Gender Budget.

2. Support to Students: We will undertake various measures for all-round development of

our students, which would include:

„ Nabin Odisha Magic Card – Unique, Innovative and Technology driven smart card
system which will inspire, nurture and mentor the students to excel in their academic
and non-academic pursuits. Based on performance of student, the card can be upgraded
to Gold, Silver and Platinum categories. There will be incentives related to mobile
recharge, travel concession, books concession, access to libraries and sports facilities,
online coaching etc.
„ Increase the coverage of Nua O scholarships and include company internship, English
speaking, interview management, and self-defence course facilities.
„ System of providing loans with interest subvention to pursue higher education.
„ Development of Nabin Odisha Portal for Youth, an All-in-One Portal providing various
facilities such as Online classes, career counselling, Placement support, networking
opportunities etc.
„ Nua O Competition at colleges across the state.
„ Subsidise transport for the youth shall be broad in scope to enable them to reach their
place of education/work.
„ The NUA-O Scholarships will be increased to Rs 12,000 per year for Boys and Rs 14,000
per year for Girls.

3. Skill Development of Youth: We will make them ready for the future through various skill
development programme and measures, which would include:

„ ‘Skilled in Odisha’ Initiative will be further strengthened to provide high quality skill
development and good job placement in India and abroad.
„ ‘Learn and Earn’ model apprenticeship programme will be launched in partnership with
the industry.
„ Training of youth in new age skills under Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA) Odisha
Scheme
„ Establishment of 50 high performing ITIs/vocational colleges/Polytechnic which will
impart education and training on industry demand courses and skills, and ensure
placement through industry collaboration.
„ Support the Establishment of Institutes for New Age Technology and Skills.

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„ Partnerships with IT companies to set up software training centers to make youth job
ready for Technology sector.
„ Odisha Skill and Entrepreneurship University will be set up for job-oriented skills.
„ Establish Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre in Dhenkanal.

4. Jobs for Youth:

„ We will ensure Odisha’s rapid industrialisation and investment in the New Age sector
which will create a large number of jobs for the aspiring youth.
„ We will ensure regular and transparent recruitment for all vacant Government posts.
„ We will provide 2 lakh jobs in the government sector for the youth.

5. Support for Start-Ups and Entrepreneurship:

„ We will increase the amount of interest-free loans from Rs 1 Lakh to 2 Lakhs for the
self-employed youth under SWAYAM Odisha Scheme.
„ Further strengthen the Start-up Ecosystem in the State and proactively, support the
entrepreneurship ventures of the youth. The O-Hub will be further expanded and
support will be provided for the Start-ups with plug and play co-working space and
various incentives.

6. Promotion Sports and Fitness among Youth: Further building on the reputation of
Odisha being the Sports Hub of the country, we will take various measures, such as:
„ Establishment of Integrated sports complex in every district of the state along with
Sports Academies for various disciplines.
„ Quality coaching from grassroots level up to Professional level.
„ Large Landmark Sports Infrastructure will be developed including International
Cricket Stadium, Barabati, Cuttack; Indoor Arena in Bhubaneswar; Football Stadium in
Sambalpur and a new integrated sports complex in Berhampur.
„ The youth of the State will be encouraged to pursue sport and fitness activities for
healthy and productive lifestyle. We will launch programmes to dissuade youth from
various addictions like drugs, alcohol and smoking etc.
„ We will set up fitness centers in all major towns of the state.

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Over the past two decades, women empowerment has been the cornerstone of Odisha’ growth.
Large number of women have reaped the benefits of the flagship programme for women – “Mission
Shakti”. In “Nabin Odisha”, the women will be further empowered to explore emerging opportunities
through financial assistance, incentive, welfare programmes, measures for safety and security etc.

1. Increasing allocation under Gender Budget:

We will increase allocation for our daughters, sisters and mothers (Gender Budget) to more
than Rs 2 lakh Cr. by 2036, which will benefit 50 percent of population.

2. Strengthening of “Mission Shakti” Yojana:

„ Women’s Empowerment is not a slogan for BJD, it is a code of governance. Mission
Shakti is our pride. We will further strengthen Mission Shakti and become the Number
One State in financial assistance to SHGs. This will be further fuelled with Zero Interest
Loans up to Rs 15 Lakhs.
„ We will further strengthen Mission Shakti Programme and transform Self Help Groups
(SHGs) into Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
„ SHGs will be supported with Government business of Rs 20,000 Cr over 10 years.
„ Establish Mission Shakti Business Parks in every districts for female FPOs and SHGs led
units to be constructed in mission mode.
„ There will be pension for the Mission Shakti members in rural and urban areas.
„ Set up the Mission Shakti skill development resource centre to meet the exclusive
training needs of SHG members.
„ Expand the Mission Shakti Retail / Bazaar network up to Panchayat level.
„ Have a dedicated corpus fund for accidents and emergencies for Mission Shakti
members.
„ We will increase the number of EC members in Federations as per requirement. Urban
SHGs of the state will also be structured on the rural pattern and will be provided
financial support like the GPLFs in rural areas.

3. Education for Girls:

„ We will ensure education of the girls on priority and address the barriers and challenges
which leads to dropping out of girls from schools and colleges.
„ Financial constraints will not limit girl’s education in colleges through
Nua-O Scholarships
„ Adequate opportunities for the girls in Technical and Skill Development Programmes
„ Women centric job-oriented programmes like nursing courses will be further expanded
and strengthened.
„ We will introduce at least 20 new market-oriented courses in ITIs and Polytechnics
focused on emerging technologies and Women.
„ We will introduce specialized STEM focused on AI and digital technology in all high
schools with a particular emphasis to make the girls future ready.

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4. Support to Working Women and Entrepreneurs:
„ We will set up a Rs 100 crore corpus fund to provide Soft Loans up to Rs 10 lakhs for
individual women entrepreneurs.
„ We will make provisions for childcare support in the workplace and continue to set up
500 affordable crèches and working women’s hostels near industrial/commercial hubs
to address women dropping out of the workforce.
„ We will establish entrepreneurship and innovation centres to support women-led
startups and businesses; strengthen industry linkages to improve female labour
participation rate by 10% by 2030.

5. Ensuring Quality Healthcare and Social Security for Women:

„ All grassroots women workers like the community support staff of Mission Shakti,
AWWs, and ASHAs will get BSKY coverage and social security pensions.
„ BSKY coverage of Rs 10 lakh will be continued for women, and the health packages for
women will be broadened. They will include screening for reproductive cancers, such as
breast and cervical cancers among women over 40 years.
„ Continue to provide Rs 10,000 assistances to expecting mothers under MAMATA in
addition to providing free vaccine, vitamin supplements and nutritious food to every
woman. Expand the scope of MAMATA coverage for all women.
„ State-of-the-art MAMATA Super Speciality Wings to be added in every District
Hospital with dedicated specialists and ICUs for neonatal services, obstetric and
surgical services to ensure 100% institutional delivery. Provide free HPV vaccines and
free health check-ups to detect cervical and breast cancer for women.
„ Provide sanitary pad vending machines in schools and colleges under Khushi scheme
„ Every eligible widow, destitute, divorcee, unmarried women (above 30 years) will be
covered under social security pension.

6. Women Empowerment Initiative:

„ Mobility is empowerment. We will ensure the women are empowered through
provision of bicycle, scooty and affordable transportation (Rs 5 ticket in LAccMI Bus)
for appropriate age groups and categories.
„ Sports programmes for the Girls and Women will be further strengthened
across the state.
„ We will ensure availability of drinking water, clean public toilets and restrooms for
women especially in public offices, courts, bus stations, along highways and
at religious places.
„ Security of women is of utmost concern to BJD. A panel of experts will be set up to
suggest the best practices from across the world to enhance the safety of our girls and
women. We will continue to endeavour to make Odisha one of the safest places for
women in India.

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Farmers are important stakeholders in the emergence of “Nabin Odisha”. In “Nabin Odisha”,
sustainable diversified growth will be achieved in agriculture, transforming Odisha into a leading
agricultural state in India. This will be achieved through empowering the farmers and making
them partners in the transformation process. The support systems for agriculture like irrigation,
extensions services, transparent procurement will also be strengthened.

1. KALIA Yojana: We will further strengthen the implementation of the KALIA Yojana for
small and marginal farmers and landless cultivators. We will continue the committed
financial support and various benefits under the yojana.
2. Interest-Free Loans for the Farmers: We will enhance the Interest-Free loans for the
farmers from the current Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakhs. We will ensure that farmers in large
numbers avail these loans and invest in the agricultural production. Incentives for purchase
of farm equipment will be further promoted.
3. Strengthening the Farmer Insurance: We will coordinate with the insurance companies
and ensure a robust mechanism to derisk and protect the farmers from the vagaries of
weather through timely accurate assessment and disbursement of insurance claims.
4. Remunerative Minimum Support Prices (MSP): We will work closely with the Government
of India to provide reasonable remunerative Minimum Support Prices. We will ensure that
the procurement process is further strengthened through transparency, technology and
infrastructure.
5. Strengthening the Social Security for the Farmer Families: We will ensure a strong social
security net for the farmer families so that the burden of expenditure for education of their
children and health issues are taken care by the government. We will ensure free quality
education of their children in the government and aided schools and scholarships for the
meritorious students for higher education. We will ensure universal health coverage of all
farmer families under the BSKY Yojana, and Rs 25,000 for daughter’s marriage.
6. Incentivise Crop Diversification: We will further strengthen and expand the support
systems for crop diversification like incentives, price support, training programmes,
extension services etc.
7. Strengthen Millet Mission: We will build on the success of Odisha’s Millet Mission and
expand the program. We will actively promote Millets as a climate-resilient sustainable food
with multiple health benefits. We will focus on the small and marginal farmers especially in
the Tribal areas for millet production and procurement.
8. Horticulture and Vegetable production: We will promote and support the production
of horticulture and vegetables which are suitable for Odisha. A network of cold storage
facilities will be established in partnership with the private and community organisations.
Established brands like Koraput Coffee will be further promoted and supported.

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9. Focus on Natural Farming: We will have a special focus on promoting natural farming and
provide the support systems and training required for such nature-friendly, climate-resilient
farming practices.
10. Expanding and strengthening the Irrigation Facilities: We will make huge investment in
Water resources development and ensure that all the irrigation projects are completed,
including the major projects in a time-bound manner. We will target 20 lakh acres to be
brought under assured irrigation in the next 10 years. We will invest in the latest technology,
training programmes and monitoring systems to ensure efficient water management.
11. Strengthening the Agricultural extension services: The farmers will be empowered and
enabled by further strengthening the agricultural extension services across Odisha. We will
work in partnership with the private and community-based organisations to provide the
best and timely extension services. The services will be farmer-centric and extensive use of
technology and training programmes to optimise the resources.
12. Integrated planning to reduce wastage and food processing: We will ensure integrated
planning to reduce the wastage of agricultural products through a network of storage
facilities, grading and sorting units, cold storages facilities and food processing. We will
actively promote private partnerships and investment in this sector to enable the farmers to
get the appropriate prices for their agricultural products.
13. Strengthen the Cooperative Banks and PACS: We will further strengthen the network of
the Cooperative Banks and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) to ensure
that the farmers are able to avail the services in timely, transparent and technology
enabled manner.
14. Focus on Allied Sectors: We will provide loans up to Rs 20 lakhs for large scale farms
related to diary production, poultry, pisciculture, horticulture etc. We will encourage and
incentivise the farmers towards diversification into the allied sectors.
15. Free electricity will be provided for the farmers: This will bring relief to large number of
farmers who are dependent on agricultural pumps, especially in Western Odisha
16. Assistance to Fisherman: We will expand coverage to fishermen to provide Rs 15,000 per
year support during the fishing ban period. They shall also be covered under the
Kalia Yojana.
17. Modernisation of Mandis: We will allocate Rs 500 crore every year towards modernising
the Mandis with storage facilities for farmers, paddy driers, and cleaners.
18. Marriage Assistance: We will provide Rs 25,000 assistance to Farmers for their
daughter’s marriage.

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Workers are the backbone of our society, contributing immensely to its construction. As our
state undergoes industrialization and development, the workers will play a pivotal role in the
future. Similarly, street vendors and drivers also hold significant importance in our societal fabric.
In the upcoming decade, we will harness the skills and experience of these workers to construct
“Nabin Odisha”. Therefore, we are committed to implementing numerous initiatives for the
welfare of these workers.

1. Initiatives for Construction Workers: The construction workers welfare fund will be
doubled with special emphasis on women workers. We will take several steps for the welfare
of workers through Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board, which
will include:
„ Scholarship for the children of workers will be increased in coverage and amount.
„ Rs 2 lakh death compensation to the kin of workers in unorganised sector.
„ Financial support for marriage of workers and their dependent girl child.
„ Maternity benefits to female workers to be expanded in scope.
„ Cover the women construction workers under BSKY.
„ 500 affordable crèches near commercial hubs.

2. Initiative for Street Vendors:

„ We will provide credit facilities to street vendors in the state to expand their business.
„ Identify areas for hawking with no restrictions in all major cities and towns.
„ There shall be registration of street vendors and identity cards will be given to the
street vendors.

3. Initiative for Drivers:

„ We will develop dedicated way side amenities along the Highways in the state
for truck drivers.
„ Provision of welfare measure and benefits for Auto, Taxi, Truck and Other Drivers.
„ Collateral free loans to auto rickshaw drivers to switch to e-rickshaws.

4. Registration of workers: Registration of workers in unorganised sector shall be continued

in phases to provide targeted benefits.

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“Nabin Odisha” will epitomise a state where every segment of society – be it Tribals, SC, OBC,
or any other marginalised community – experiences a wholesome, enriching, and dignified
existence. To realize this vision, we will implement a series of initiatives aimed at uplifting the
underprivileged sections of society.

1. Promotion of Tribal Culture and Language through Special Development Councils:

„ We will double allocation to Special Development Councils for carrying out
development works based on suggestions of councils.
„ Recognise the contribution of Tribal Communities in the development and growth of
the state. Tribal Icons from the state shall continue to be honoured.
„ Promote tribal languages and culture through education, research and digital medium
„ Establish 2 Tribal Museums and Research institutes in the state.
„ Tribal Language Commission to be strengthened.

2. Healthcare and Nutrition of Tribals: We will launch initiatives to provide adequate

health care and nutritional services in the tribal areas on priority basis.

3. Support for Minor Forest Products:

„ We will introduce special policy on minor forest produce and linkage with markets.
„ We will increase the price of Kendu leaf to Rs 2 per Kerry and will provide a bonus of
50% for pluckers and 10% for binders.
„ Provide life insurance benefits to Kendu Pluckers and expand their coverage
under BSKY.
„ Continue to procure minor forest produce at Minimum Support Price (MSP) and
eliminate distress sale.
„ Expand LABHA scheme in scope to promote processing and value addition of minor
forest produce.

4. Education of Tribal Students:

„ We will take up Ashram Schools under 5T programme and upgrade them to provide
quality education
„ Further strengthen accommodation facilities in hostels of the residential schools
„ Expenses of ST students from Government Schools for studies at Institutes of Repute
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„ Establish Coaching Academies-cum-hostels for free coaching for ST aspirants for
competitive examinations along with free accommodation.
„ Continue to provide skill training to tribal youth free of cost with hostel facilities and
help them in getting employed or start their enterprises.

5. Employment Opportunities for Tribals and Other Marginalised

Communities:
„ Establish Minor Forest Produce Processing Centres in ST blocks for training, skill and
marketing.
„ Increase income of households through promotion of cluster-based farming and
development of non-farm livelihood activities in tribal areas
„ Promote eco-tourism in the tribal areas and provide financial assistance for it.
„ Fund Rs 1000 crores over 10 years to provide a grant of Rs 1 lakh for 10,000 ST youth
every year towards self-employment. Similarly, entrepreneurship among tribal youth
shall be encouraged with interest subvention on loans up to 10 lakhs.
„ All Government job vacancies under the ST category will be filled up.

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Scheduled Caste Communities:

The people belonging to schedule caste constitute a significant proportion of the state’s
population and contribute substantially to the State’s growth. Hence, we will bring several
initiatives for the benefit of the SC community, especially youth belonging to the community.

„ We will provide scholarships for SC students to pursue higher studies.

„ We will ensure priority loans under the SWAYAM Scheme for starting their own
business.
„ We will fund Rs 1000 crores over 10 years to provide a grant of Rs 1 lakh for 10,000
SC youth every year towards self-employment. Similarly, entrepreneurship among
SC youth shall be encouraged with interest subvention on loans up to 10 lakhs.
„ All Government job vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes will be filled up

OBC Communities:
The people belonging to OBC communities constitute a large proportion of the state’s population
and contribute significantly to the State’s growth. Hence, we will bring several initiatives for the
benefit of OBC communities, especially youth.

„ We will provide priority scholarships for OBC students under the ‘Mukhyamantri
Medhabi Chhatra Protsahana’ Yojana for pursuing higher studies.
„ We will provide special coaching facilities and hostels for OBC students
„ We will be filling up all government vacancies reserved for OBCs in time bound manner
„ We will provide priority loans under the SWAYAM Yojana for youth from the OBC
community.
„ We will fund Rs 1000 crores over 10 years to provide a grant of Rs 1 lakh for 10,000
OBC youth every year towards self-employment. Similarly, entrepreneurship among
OBC youth shall be encouraged with interest subvention on loans up to 10 lakhs.
„ Continue our demand with Union Govt to take up SEBC-OBC Census along with
General Census for providing justice in reservation to the OBC population taking all
legal and legislative action. BJD will also place the state survey data in every forum.

Minorities Communities:
BJD has always worked for an inclusive society where minorities feel empowered and safe. This
will continue as an important priority.
„ Minority educational institutions and important places of worship shall be taken up
for development under 5T in a dedicated time-bound manner.
„ Self-employment among the Minority will be supported through the
SWAYAM Yojana.

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FAST-GROWING
ECONOMY

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Odisha has emerged as one of the fastest growing economies in India, with a pace of growth
above the national average. We are on a path of rapid industrialisation and were ranked 2nd
in the country in attracting investments. To realise the goal of, “Nabin Odisha”, we will ensure
Odisha will continue to progress on a fast pace in terms of industrialisation and investment
across sectors. We will ensure that the projected growth will be sustainable, protecting the
environment. We will also strive to ensure that the prosperity from this growth reaches
equitably across the state and all segments of society.

1. Fast-pace economic growth:

„ We will ensure that Odisha continues to be a fast growing economy much above the
national average.
„ Manage the economy with fiscal discipline and huge capital investment to provide boost
for growth.
„ Provide the best policy and incentive framework in the country to attract investment
across sectors.
„ Ensure that the economy is diversified into various industries, apart from strengthening
Odisha as a major hub for metal and mineral based industries.
„ Provide comprehensive support for IT and new age technologies including the electronic
manufacturing sector. Odisha will compete with the best in the world to attract investment
in new age economy.
„ Technology will be a prime driver for the economy, investment and job creation.
„ Ensure best training programmes for the youth to be job ready across sectors and make
“Skilled in Odisha” a global brand.
„ Provide a major impetus to job intensive sectors like tourism.
„ Make Odisha a major hub for manufacturing and services and strong growth engine for the
country. We will unleash the potential of Odisha as a major economic powerhouse.
2. Rapid Industrialisation: Odisha will continue to attract major investment in industries across
the sectors.
„ We will ensure Odisha emerges as a rapidly industrialising state in the country.
„ The best policy framework and incentives system in India to attract investments from all
over India and World. We will actively promote the industrial investment opportunities in
Odisha and make sure large scale investments come to the state.
„ “Ease of Business” by providing best governance framework through the principles of 5T.
„ New age economy will be given preference - IT, semiconductors service sector, tourism and
wellness shall receive focus.
„ Industries get all facilities like land, water, power supply, roads, railways, ports, quality
skilled manpower etc and government will proactively partner with industries to ensure
Odisha becomes the preferred destination for investments.

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„ Special focus will be on the MSME sector. The best policy framework will be placed for the
development of the entrepreneurs from the state.
„ Development of Biju Economic Corridors in Western Odisha and Southern Odisha along
the Biju Expressways with well-planned Industrial Parks with all facilities for establishment
of industries in the next 10 years.
„ Development of large industrial regions near Paradip, Dhamra, Gopalpur, Subarnarekha and
other ports to enable port-based industrial growth.
„ There shall be a special focus on Sambalpur and Puri regions for the development of new
age economy industries.
„ Food processing and Agro-processing industries will be given priority in Western and
Southern Odisha.
„ Support for attracting the investments in the Apparel industry which has huge potential for
creating jobs, especially for women.
„ Odisha to become the hub of new industries like Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia etc
„ Odisha to attract further investment in electric vehicle manufacturing.
„ Odisha to become a investment destination for Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors.
„ Attract agro -based industries and food processing industries with best incentives.
„ Adequate focus shall be given to skill development for all the upcoming industries. New and
upcoming skills like green technologies, fitness wellness, healthcare, AI-enabled skills, and
tourism will be taken up in a professional manner to match industry needs.
„ There shall be a skill audit for every industry in Odisha to maximise the employment of
youth within the state.

3. Odisha as a major hub for Metal and Mineral based Industries:

„ We will ensure that the natural resources of Odisha are optimally used towards further
sustainable development of the metal and mineral-based industries and downstream
industries.
„ Ensure that committed investment by global steel makers like Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel,
JSW, TATA Steel etc are operationalised to make Odisha as a major Steel Hub.
„ Ensure further investments in the bauxite and aluminium sectors and make Odisha a major
Aluminium manufacturing hub in Asia.
„ Development of downstream Parks for steel-based units and Aluminum across
Kalinganagar, Jharsuguda, Barbil, Rourkela, Sambalpur etc.

4. Hub for IT and Semiconductor Industry:

„ We will make Bhubaneswar as the next best destination for the IT growth in the country by
attracting the big companies from India and across the World.
„ Attract Global Capability Centre (GCC)/KPO/BPO to set up their facilities in the State.

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„ Create a semiconductor ecosystem and help in setting up large Semiconductor fabrication
unit, Expand O-Chip programme to strengthen ecosystem for chip design.
„ Create conducive investment climate for data centre business.
„ Create Supercomputing Artificial Intelligence (AI) cluster through PPP to provide a massive
thrust to the AI ecosystem in the state.
„ Development of 10 million sq. ft. of world-class tech space to create state of the art space
for tech companies, which will be built with investments from both Government of Odisha
and the private sector.

5. MSME, Small Traders:

„ We will Provide credit facilities and working capital loans to eligible small traders
and MSME.
„ Simplify all applicable laws in the state for small traders and MSMEs to encourage ease of
doing business.
„ Provide insurance to small traders and MSME to protect them from various adverse
scenarios for their business-like natural disaster, fire.
„ Local MSMEs will be assisted through various mechanisms to upgrade quality
standardisation and competitive edge in the global markets.
„ A corpus fund of Rs 500 Cr will be set aside for the support and development of MSMEs.

6. Development of Tourism: Tourism is a huge potential sector of job-oriented growth. We will

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Digital Empowerment
„ Make Odisha the IT capital of India.
„ We will ensure tech aided time-bound and faceless delivery of all government services,
scheme specific benefits, subsidies.
„ Grievance redressal and complaint management will be fully transparent and through
digital process.
„ Special emphasis to promote Odia language computing tools, preserve and archive the rich
heritage and culture of Odisha using technology.
„ We will set up a University for Emerging and New Technologies.
„ We will give special emphasis on e-literacy and create at least one IT literate from families of
SC/ST/OBC and minorities.
„ E-Parichaya: Digital Parichaya Mission will build digital identity for Odisha and its people
along with highlighting the individual excellence and cultural diversity.
„ Biju Info Highway: We will bring the best quality IT/IT-enabled services to each village by
augmenting capacity expansion and info highway outreach.
„ Several initiatives like expansion of Mo Seva Kendras, complete networking of all schools,
government offices, hospitals, panchayat office will be taken up.
„ We will bring Artificial Intelligence Policy of Odisha to make Odisha the AI Hub
in the country.
„ We will create a mega Semiconductor Park for promotion of end-to-end semiconductor
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Safeguarding Environment and Ensuring
Sustainability
In tandem with the economic expansion and swift industrialisation of our state, we are
steadfast in our commitment to environmental protection and sustainable growth. To
achieve this objective, several steps will be undertaken, including:

„ Odisha Climate Change Action Plan 2036 will be introduced with climate change mitigation
strategies and target for renewable energy.
„ Continue expansion of forest cover with annual plan and long-term plan.
„ Continue expansion of mangrove cover to create strong defence against cyclones.
„ Increase emphasis on afforestation, avenue plantation and urban forestry programmes.
„ Increase plantation and green cover along with industry partnership, CSR activities and
through community partnership.
„ Incentivise transition to EV and facilitate installation of EV charging stations in communities
and apartments.
„ We will expand creation of green zones with community participation across the state.
„ We will continue to ensure protection of wildlife, clean rivers, flood protection and
green zones in public institutions and industries.

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„ Good Governance is the hallmark of BJD. This has been recognised and blessed by the
people of Odisha over the last 24 years.
„ We shall continue to strive for better governance based on the 5T principles and Mo Sarkar. 5T
has already demonstrated how government interventions can effect transformational change.
„ The scope of 5T shall be extended to all big projects. Timely completion in a transparent
manner shall be the hallmark of every major project.
„ Mo Sarkar will be aggressively implemented across all government offices. We will establish
a robust grievance redressal system, utilizing a mix of technology and outreach that reaches
even the remotest parts of the state to ensure inclusive governance and address the needs
of all citizens within a fixed time frame.
„ Odisha has always been known for its spiritual progress. Spiritual governance is our
strength, and we shall demonstrate it to the world.
„ Such governance has clarity of purpose of intent, hard work, spirit of service, and inclusion
of all so that no one is left out and every citizen becomes a partner in governance.
„ To create a responsive, humane, and aware citizenry we propose to introduce yoga,
meditation, and heritage study in all schools.

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YOUTH
EMPOWERMENT
THROUGH QUALITY
EDUCATION & SKILL
DEVELOPMENT

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The major pillar of “Nabin Odisha” will be the transformation of the education and skill
development across the state. The Future of Odisha depends on the ability of the youth to
realise their own dreams and potential. We are committed to transform our education system to
inspire the youth to aspire high and work hard towards achieving those goals. We will make sure
that high quality support systems are put in place to guide and mentor the youth towards such
achievements. In the last few years, there has been transformative changes in the High Schools
and Colleges all over Odisha. We will further strengthen these efforts in the coming years to
make Odisha a model state for education and skill development. Odisha will emerge as a major
educational hub in the country.

1. Transformation of the School Education:

„ We will ensure that all the primary schools are transformed with good infrastructure
which will impart value and activity-based education under 5T programme.
„ Ensure all the High Schools have good infrastructure and provide best quality education
to groom overall personality of the students.
„ Special focus on the education of the Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes and
Minority Groups.
„ Further strengthen the Adarsha Vidyalayas and ensure that high quality education for
the meritorious students is provided and they are mentored to get admission in national
level institutions. All the OAVs will become Centres of Excellence.
„ Widen the scope of ‘Mo School’ to guarantee innovation in the school ecosystem, foster
global collaborations and innovations.

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„ Introduce problem solving skills and soft skills (leadership, communication etc.) in
addition to introducing computer education, AR, VR, and AI, ML and robotics in schools.
„ Train our teachers on new age technologies, latest skills, teaching methods and school
and college management.
„ Update school course curriculum to reflect skills in demand and make our children
future ready.
„ Provide appropriate legal and administrative framework to strengthen the educational
sector governance in the state, based on the principles of 5T.
„ 100 schools related to the great personalities of Odisha will be taken up under the
Heritage School Project for preservation and maintenance.

2. Transformation of Higher Education:

„ We will comprehensively reform and transform higher education in the state.
„ Transform all government and government- aided colleges into smart centres for
learning with modern infrastructure, smart classrooms, digital library etc.
„ Establish new government colleges in the blocks where there are inadequate
number of colleges.
„ Make significant investment to transform all the Universities in the state into Centres
of Excellence with best quality infrastructure, academic courses and personality
development activities.
„ Facilitate Public and Private Universities in Odisha to Achieve NAAC A
& A+ accreditation.
„ Engineering education system will be further strengthened to make our students
compete with the best in the sector.
„ Medical education will be expanded through new medical colleges and para-medical
colleges. Doctors and para medics from Odisha will be made highly skilled to provide
services not only in Odisha but across India and World.
„ Rs 1000 crores of the Nabin Odisha Youth Budget will be set aside every year to be
implemented based on suggestions taken from the youth of the state. A mechanism will
be put in place where the suggestions are taken from the youth and actual spending
based on those suggestions.
„ All Colleges will be taken up under the 5T Mandate.
„ Institutions of repute across India and the World shall be encouraged to set up
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3. Provide support to our students:
„ We will provide NUA-O Magic cards to all UG and PG students, and Diploma courses
like it is, Polytechnics etc. All the students who are studying in institutions after
qualifying through government entrance procedures will be eligible. This revolutionary
innovative initiative will inspire the students towards performance and support them
with access to mobile internet, Wi-Fi, library, books, transportation, sports, career
counselling, online courses, self-defence, English Speaking courses, placements, etc.
There will be four types of NUA-O Cards – Magic, Silver, Gold, and Platinum Card. The
Cards for the Students will be upgraded based on performance.
„ We will support all eligible students to dream big and achieve by providing educational
loans with interest subvention.
„ Launch a system of loans for the students so that meritorious students can aim high and
seek admission in Best Universities for higher education without financial constraints.
„ Provide career counselling classes in secondary levels in government and government-
aided schools.
„ The reservation of government school students in professional institutions
will be continued.
„ Promote student exchange programmes in collaboration with national and
foreign universities.
„ Promote participation of girl students in STEM education.

4. Skilled in Odisha as a Global brand:

„ We will make “Skilled in Odisha” as a recognised brand across the world through
creation of highly skilled workers across the sectors.
„ Strengthen the World Skill Center with addition of more courses and admissions in
higher numbers.
„ Tie up with the best companies and partner with them to provide good quality jobs.
„ Make the ITIs and Polytechnics emerge as centers of excellence in terms of their
infrastructure and quality of the courses.
„ Train the students in New Age Skills under Nutana Unnata Abhilasha (NUA)
Odisha yojana.
„ Odisha Skill and Entrepreneurship University will be set up for job-oriented skills.

5. Odisha as a Major Educational Hub:

„ We will create a policy framework and incentive system to attract private investment to
Odisha in the field of education and make the state emerge as a major educational hub.
„ Create quality infrastructure to attract globally renowned educational institutions to
set up their academic and research excellence centres.
„ Establish Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre in Dhenkanal to train pilots and other technical
personnel for the aviation industry.

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ACCESSIBLE
HEALTHCARE FOR
ALL

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Over the past decade, Odisha has witnessed significant growth in quality accessible healthcare.
Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) has transformed the health care system by providing access
to the poorest of the poor to the top-quality private hospital care. State-of-the-art medical
colleges and large hospitals have been established in every district. Additionally, many hospitals
at the block level have undergone transformation under the “Ama Hospital” initiative. Building
upon these achievements, we are committed to further enhancing Odisha’s healthcare landscape
to make it the best in the country. In “Nabin Odisha,” every person will have the right to access
quality healthcare services.

1. BSKY for All

„ BSKY will be expanded to ensure near universal coverage. We will further strengthen
the network of BSKY empaneled hospitals.
„ We have covered all eligible beneficiaries under BSKY in rural areas. We will further
extend BSKY benefits to Urban areas in phased manner.
„ We will also expand BSKY coverage to the middle class and government servants,
including contractual workers, grassroots staff, and others. This would ensure near
universal coverage under BSKY.
„ Include in BSKY screening programmes for women and the elderly for reproductive
issues and geriatric issues, respectively

2. Health Care Infrastructure:

„ We will upgrade the health care infrastructure across the state under the Ama Hospital
scheme. All the PHCs, CHCs and District Hospitals will be upgraded with good quality
infrastructure.
„ Odisha’s Health expenditure as a percentage of GSDP shall be the highest in the
country by 2034.
„ Odisha shall have the lowest out-of-pocket expenditure on health in the next 10 years
among all the states in the country.

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„ Operationalise the SCB Medical College with best in infrastructure as an
AIIMS Plus campus.
„ Operationalise the New Medical colleges at Phulbani, Jajpur and Talcher and continue
to strengthen other existing medical colleges. Huge infrastructural upgradation will be
made for the MKCG Berhampur and VIMSAR Burla.

3. Healthcare Professionals:
„ Due to our efforts in last few years, Odisha is emerging as a surplus state in Health care.
We are already surplus in MBBS doctors and have filled all the vacant positions.
„ In the coming years, we will be filling all the specialists posts across the state.
„ We will enhance the quality and network of the medical and para medical education in
the state and create health care professionals who will be able to serve the state, India
and also in other countries.

4. Health and Nutrition of Children:

„ We will strive for full immunisation of our children.
„ Sharpest drop in malnutrition of children in the next 10 years will be an important goal
of Government.
„ We will ensure one of the highest institutional delivery in the country.

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INFRASTRUCTURE
ACROSS SECTORS

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In the last few years, there has been transformation in infrastructure development across the
state. Odisha has one of the best networks of roads in the country, which is visible in every
corner of the state. Biju Expressway has connected all the districts in Western Odisha. Massive
investment under Biju Setu Yojana has connected all remote areas in the state. Large irrigation
projects like Subarnarekha, Lower Suktel, etc. have been operationalised. Ports like Dhamra,
Gopalpur have been operationalised.

Building upon this momentum, we are committed to the continued implementation of larger
infrastructure initiatives. “Nabin Odisha” will emerge as the land where every citizen enjoys
access to best-in-class infrastructure across all aspects of life.

1. Integrated Infrastructure Plan:

„ An Integrated State Infrastructure Plan shall be prepared, considering requirement of
Infrastructure in the State for next 25 years
„ Adequate Budgetary support to be provided for the implementation of Plan
„ This plan shall be implemented over next 10 years to make Odisha’s infrastructure best
in the country in every aspect by 2036.

2. Metro Rail Project: The planned Bhubaneswar Metro shall be completed as per the
timeline and then will be expanded to connect Khordha and Puri.

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3. Highway and Railways Connectivity:
„ Biju Expressway (South) connecting Gopalpur with Jeypore will be completed.
„ Build an Expressway between Bhubaneswar and Puri Airport with nodes for townships
and industrial estates to make it as an important economic corridor in the country.
„ Work in close coordination with the Ministry of Railways to connect all districts with
railways and further strengthen the railway network across the state.
„ Major State Highways connecting important urban and economic growth centers will
be widened and strengthened.
„ Connect every gram panchayat with district HQ by good quality roads and reliable bus
services under LAccMI.
„ There will be travel subsidy for women and students.
„ Coastal expressway to be taken up.

4. Air Connectivity:
„ We will operationalise the Shree Jagannath International Airport in Puri and ensure
international air connectivity for the pilgrims from around the world to land directly in
the temple city.
„ We will build on the success of international flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore,
explore a greater number of flights to international centers
„ Expand the air connectivity to all the major cities in the state to Metros in the country.

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„ Develop 11 airports in major cities and airstrips in each district headquarters for
increasing air connectivity in the state
„ Develop MRO Facility, Airport based industries development in the state.

5. Ports and Waterways:

„ We will develop inland waterways connecting Industrial regions with Ports for
movement of freight
„ Provide 4-lane connectivity to all Ports in the state.
„ Facilitate planned urbanisation around the major Ports like Paradip, Dhamra, Gopalpur
and industrial estates growth to make the Ports as a major economic engine for the
state.

6. Irrigation Infrastructure:
„ We will make large scale investment in Irrigation and ensure irrigation facility to 20 lakh
acres of non-irrigated land in next 10 years.
„ Use latest technologies to ensure efficient water management and adequate water
reaching the end of the network.

7. Energy:
„ We will strengthen the energy infrastructure across the state to ensure reliable
affordable power supply for the domestic and industrial users.
„ Plan for the underground energy supply lines along the coastal urban areas to mitigate
the cyclone related damage.
„ Emphasis will be on the green energy transition and incentivise the investments in the
Green Energy sector.
„ We will promote energy conservation and provide incentives for renewable energy
initiatives.

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RURAL FACILITIES
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Villages serve as the heartbeat of our state. Therefore, the development of villages holds
paramount importance in our journey towards creating “Nabin Odisha.” We have been investing
significantly towards rural development and will continue to focus on the rural infrastructure
development and maintenance, and providing the various services to the rural people like
quality education, accessible and affordable healthcare, agricultural and allied services, clean
piped drinking water supply, quality affordable power supply, food security, etc. We will plan
and execute the programmes with the vision to transform the rural areas with comprehensive
development of the rural facilities and services in a saturation mode.

„ We will provide free electricity to all domestic households consuming less than
100 units per month. For households consuming between 100-150 units, 50 units
will be free.
„ We will provide 10 Lakhs houses under the Rural Housing to cover eligible families.
„ Coverage of all villages with good quality roads and complete all the technically feasible
bridges under Biju Setu Yojana.
„ Strengthening of Location Accessible Multi-modal Initiative (LAccMI) Scheme bus
services to all the GPs with multiple trips per day as per local demand.
„ Primary schools’ infrastructure to be upgraded under the Mo School
5T Transformation programme.
„ PHCs and CHCs to be upgraded under the 5T Transformation AMA hospital programme.
„ Clean piped drinking water supply will be ensured in all the villages in a saturation
mode.
„ Quality and reliable Mobile Tower Connectivity in all the villages will be ensured. All
panchayats will be covered under the broadband network.
„ Irrigation facilities will be ensured for all the farm lands as per technical feasibility.
„ AONO Programme has been introduced with an objective of transforming rural Odisha
and we will continue to strengthen the implementation of the programme with focus on
community assets.
„ We will strengthen AMA Bank facility in all Panchayats of the state to ensure financial
inclusion in rural areas.

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URBANIZATION AT
A FASTER PACE

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Odisha has been recognised for its urban development models which are inclusive and
sustainable. We will continue with our progressive policies to promote urbanisation in a
sustainable manner. Urbanisation will be ensured with proper planning and faster pace to make
our cities as engines of growth for the state. Large urban agglomerations can anchor the rapid
development of economic activities and create jobs for prosperity. We will benchmark the urban
facilities and services with the best practices in India and from around the world.

Some of the major initiatives to be taken up are:

„ Four major urban clusters will be the focus of urban and economic growth in the State
- Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Khordha, Sambalpur-Jharsuguda-Rourkela, Baripada-
Baleswar-Bhadrak and Berhampur-Gopalpur-Chhatrapur. Comprehensive planned
urban development with large investment will be made in these clusters to make these
areas emerge as economic engines of the state.
„ We will also develop major towns like Bolangir, Koraput-Jeypore, Bargarh, Rayagada,
Bhawanipatna, Paradip, Dhenkanal, Joda-Barbil, Kendujhar, Angul, Malkangiri,
Nabarangpur, Paralakhemundi, Phulbani, Boudh, Sonepur, Deogarh, Kendrapada and
Nayagarh in a planned manner and provide with modern facilities.
„ The major cities and towns in other parts of the state will also be developed as
the nodes for urban and economic development including the port-based cities
development.
„ We will build an international city in Puri with an international airport, spiritual and
wellness centers, eco-friendly industrial hubs with world-class facilities for citizens
and devotees.
„ Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro work in the Phase-1 will be operationalised as per the
project timeline of 4 years. Further expansion of the metro in next phases to Khordha
and Puri will be started.
„ Urban planning and regulation will be comprehensively reformed and governance
strengthened.
„ Urban and Municipal infrastructure and services across the state will be enhanced and
upgraded including the drinking water supply, sanitation, roads and pavements, traffic
management, street lighting, sewerage, drainage, etc.
„ Special focus will be on the slum development as Biju Adarsha colonies with good
infrastructure and maintenance with involvement of the communities. Under
Jaga Mission, the land rights issue will be prioritised for the eligible families. Skill
development initiatives will be taken up for the youths in the slums to provide them
with good job opportunities.

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„ We will provide free electricity to all domestic households consuming less than 100
units per month. For households consuming between 100-150 units, 50 units will be
free. This will also benefit the urban households, especially the people living in the slums
in the urban area.
„ CRUT services will be expanded and made accessible to all the major cities and towns in
the state. Public Transport will be prioritised and incentivised for the citizens.
„ The Sports infrastructure and coaching programmes in the urban areas will be further
expanded and made accessible for all. Sports, fitness and healthy lifestyle awareness for
the citizens will be a focus area.
„ 1 lakh youth in the ULBs will be assisted to set up small businesses under
SWAYAM scheme
„ Affordable housing will be ensured through proper regulation framework and support
for the planned development of the housing plots.
„ Sustainable livable cities with green spaces, public plazas and water bodies
will be ensured.

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PROMOTION OF
ODIA LANGUAGE,
LITERATURE AND
CULTURE

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Odisha has a rich cultural history spanning over two millennia. Our culture, language, and
literature are abundant with valuable resources. Preserving and promoting this heritage is our
solemn duty. We will undertake several initiatives for cultural preservation and promotion.
“Nabin Odisha” will emerge as a land where every Odia takes pride in the rich legacy of the land.

„ The First World Odia language conference was recently hosted in Bhubaneswar with the
theme- Bhasa Hi Bhavisyata. We are committed to implement all the recommendations
of this conference, compiled by experts, students, linguists etc. within three years. Such a
conference shall happen at the international level once every five years . At the state level,
the Odia language conference shall be held every year involving students and the youth of
the state , apart from experts and linguists.

„ Odia, after being declared as a classical language, has not received any grant from the centre
in the last 10 years, we will set aside a sum of Rs. 100 Cr as Odia Classical Language Fund
for the promotion of Odia language and to take it forward into
the digital age.

„ We will set up a centre of excellence in Sambalpur University to study and research on

Western Odisha language literature and cultural heritage. A corpus of Rs. 25 crores will be
set aside for this purpose.

„ We will continue to pursue with Central Government for inclusion of tribal languages such
as ‘Mundari’, ‘Kui’, ‘Saura’ and ‘Ho’ languages ​​in Article VIII of the Constitution.

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GUARANTEES
„ Our artists are the bearers of our proud heritage, and their empowerment is of utmost
priority. To preserve our rich performing arts, Kalakaar federations shall be developed on
the lines of Mission Shakti federations. Kalakaar pensions shall be increased in coverage.

„ We will connect with the Odia diaspora and build strong networks through the
Odisha Parivar.

„ We will start Kalinga Shree and Kalinga Bhushan awards on the lines of Padma Shree and
Padma Bhushan to encourage and recognise achievement in various fields.

„ We will set aside a sum of Rs 1,000 Cr. for heritage conservation including places of
worship, places associated with our great heroes, and places of historical and cultural
importance etc. with an objective of ensuring our youth being proud of our culture and
language and connected to our glorious heritage.

„ Odia Culture is undeniably linked to Jagannath culture. All Jagannath temples in the state
shall continue to be taken up for preservation and provision of pilgrim amenities. All other
major temples of the state shall also be taken up. Similarly, places of faith of our tribal
population shall be taken up for protection and preservation through respective SDCs. The
faith of all communities residing in the state shall be respected and protected.

„ Odia University at Satyabadi shall be made the number one language university in the
country by 2034, and an international Journal of Odia Studies will be published every year.

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„ Our handloom and textiles are part of the cultural tapestry of the state. Free accident and
life insurance up to Rs 3 lakh will be provided to weavers and artisans. All eligible weavers
and artisans will be covered under the monthly Pension Scheme.

„ A world class State Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) will be set up to help our weavers
and artisans to get inputs on design and innovations. We will showcase out rich heritage in
textiles and connect with global markets.

„ All Padma awardees from Odisha shall get a pension of 25,000 per month for their
contribution in their respective fields.

„ Culture centres shall be revamped in every district to become the nucleus of Odia culture
promotion, and preservation.

„ Bhagabata Tungi will be promoted and developed in every GP across the state.

„ Utkal University of Culture will be developed as one of the premier Culture Universities.

„ Public library movement will be taken up across the state.

„ Two crore provisions will be made for collaboration with South East Asia Research
Institutes to conduct research on maritime trade contacts between Kalinga and
South East Asia.

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SOCIAL SECURITY
ASSURANCE
FOR ALL

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In the past two decades, Odisha has made significant strides, transitioning from a state where
hunger-related deaths were prevalent to becoming a food surplus state. However, our journey
does not end here. We are determined to continue our efforts to ensure that “Nabin Odisha”
becomes a place where no one goes to bed hungry and where farmers find prosperity and
contentment. We are also dedicated to taking several steps to provide social security to all
citizens. In “Nabin Odisha,” every person will have the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and
dignified life.

1. Food Security
„ We will provide Ration Cards to all the eligible families under State Food Security
Scheme (SFSS) to ensure essential commodities at free of cost.
„ Complete automation of paddy procurement and ration distribution.
„ Continue to provide meal at affordable rates at AAHAAR Centers.
„ Expand AAHAAR Centres at more locations such as areas near hospitals, bus stands
and railway stations.

2. Senior Citizens
„ We will set up a State-of-the-art Resource Centre for Elderly to identify emerging
needs, and propose necessary actions & reforms to promote active aging.
„ Our government will partner with private sector to set up active aging centres across
the state and create a cadre of Home Nurses for improved care of the elderly.
„ All eligible persons for pension will be covered under Madhu Babu pension Yojana in a
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„ Provide Enhanced Affordable Access to Healthcare through BSKY coverage and
include Universal screening of Cancer, Mental Health, disabilities, and other problems
associated with elderly.
„ Continue and further expand the Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana, especially for
the pilgrimage to Shree Jagannatha Mandir in Puri.
„ Establish Integrated Infrastructure Complex (IICs) at every District Headquarters for
Senior Citizens and destitutes.
„ Ensure Senior Citizens and Divyang friendly public infrastructure and
transportation system.

3. Persons with Disabilities:

„ We will establish a centre for of excellence for disability, inclusive skills and
entrepreneurship for specialised training, mentorship and support to enhance
employability and entrepreneurship.
„ Set up an impact fund of Rs 100 Cr. to invest in assistive technology and
promote innovations.
„ Fill in backlog vacancies for Pwd‘s and government jobs.
„ Establish a scheme by 2026 for digital literacy and smartphone access for girls and
women with disabilities.
„ Increase allocation of the total state budget for disability initiatives, to be the highest
in the country.
„ Appropriate skill training will be imparted to Persons with Disabilities so that they are
economically empowered.
„ Establish Rehabilitation centres at DHHs for autism and neuro- cognitive disorders
„ Promote Para Sports activities.

4. Middle Class:
„ Middle-class households with monthly billing of 100 units will receive free electricity.
Households with monthly billing of 100-150 units will get 50 units of Free electricity.
„ We will extend BSKY coverage to middle-class families.
„ Provide increased subvention for housing loans up to Rs 20 lakhs.
„ Provide Scholarships and loans (up to Rs 10 Lakhs) for higher education along with
improving the ecosystem in public institutions to make children competitive and
future-ready.
„ Ensure affordable transport with the expansion of LACCMI and Mo Bus
within the state.

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5. Social Security for All
„ BSKY will be made near Universal Coverage and all eligible families will be covered
under this scheme.
„ MNREGA and the MUKTA schemes will be further strengthened to ensure adequate
opportunity for work, especially for the vulnerable sections of the society.
„ Special focus will be on providing the social security and welfare measures for various
categories for society like the bus, taxi and auto drivers, unorganised workers, etc.
„ Special categories like the Journalists, Lawyers, ex-service men etc will also be provided
with adequate welfare measures to be executed in consultation with their associations.
„ Further welfare measures will be taken up for the benefit of the government and retired
employees to ensure social security.
„ We will also ensure that adequate welfare measures are provided for the contractual,
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 We Demand Odisha’s Genuine Rights

Odisha has been grossly neglected by the Government of India in

the last Ten Years. The examples given below will make it clear to
the People of Odisha, about the real intensions of BJP, despite their
promises.

1. Special Category Status : Odisha has been demanding Special Category Status
for a long time. This is a genuine demand to rectify the historic neglect that Odisha has
suffered and the frequent natural disasters the state faces. BJP had promised this in their
2014 Manifesto but even after 10 years, they have done nothing. In 2019 and 2024, BJP
didn’t even bother to keep it in their Manifesto, completely ignoring this genuine demand of
the people of Odisha.

2. People of Odisha deprived of Funds by the Government

of India
„ Central transfers as percentage of Total Revenue Receipts, have been consistently
decreasing from 57.38% in 2017-18 to 37.93% in 2021-22.
„ Grants from centre has been consistently declining from Rs.24,152 crore in 2019-20 to
Rs.18,200 crore in 2022-23.
„ Grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission recommendations, for the year 2021-
22, under Rural Local Bodies and Urban Local Bodies, substantially decreased over the
previous year, by 26% and 24%, respectively.
„ Government of India did not release any fund under Scheme for Special Assistance to
States for Capital Investment (SACI) during 2022-23. Due to this, Odisha lost nearly
Rs.3622 crore.
„ During 2023-24, the second instalment under SACI amounting to Rs.1,509 crore was
not released to Odisha although the State fulfilled all eligibility criteria for release.
„ There has been consistent shortfall in release of grants under Centrally Sponsored
Schemes (CSS) to Odisha. During 2022-23, Odisha lost Rs.12,329 crore in funds
under CSS.
„ Due to this shortfall in release of grants, people lost out on schemes like Samagra
Siksha, PMAY (Grameen), MGNREGS, Jal Jeevan Mission, Central Road Fund, Urban
Rejuvenation Mission (AMRUT), PMKSY etc.

The people of Odisha have been deprived of their genuine funds in spite of Odisha contributing
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3. Coal - Odisha gets pollution and not revenues
„ The Coal Royalty has not been hiked despite Odisha’s repeated request over more than
a decade. Inspite of provision to revise royalties every three years , the central BJP
government has not done so as a result of which Odisha has been losing huge revenues
which could have been used for transformational programmes.
„ Government of India has earned more than Rs 50,000 crores due to the Green Cess but
Odisha has been deprived of these funds.
„ Mahanadi Coal Fields (MCL), a central PSU, earned more than Rs. 13,000 crore Net
profit which is completely taken by the Government of India . Not a single rupee was
spent in Odisha .
„ Most of the Coal mined in Odisha is used outside Odisha, while Odisha receives
only ‘pollution’.

4. The Centre has not supported Odisha in its genuine

concerns vis-a-vis other states in Water and Border
Disputes
„ There has been no support to Odisha from the Centre in the Mahanadi water dispute
with Chhattisgarh. The tribunal constituted to solve the issues has not come to any
conclusion yet and hence, the Farmers of Odisha are deprived of their genuine share in
Mahanadi Water due to no fault of theirs.
„ Odisha has been treated unfairly by the Central government in other water dispute
cases too like the Vanshadhara river dispute with Andhra Pradesh.
„ Odisha had demanded repeatedly to stop the construction of the Polavaram Dam in
Andhra Pradesh as large areas of forests and tribals living there would be affected by
it. However, without paying heed to this, the Central Government has moved ahead
in getting all necessary approvals and clearances for project execution, declaring it as
project of national importance.
„ Andhra Pradesh has laid claim on the border area of Kotia in Odisha’s Koraput district.
However, the Central Government has still not taken any initiative to resolve this issue.

5. Neglect in Employment in Central PSUs for Odisha’s youth

despite earning huge profits from the State
„ The state is home to various CPSUs, specifically in mineral based sectors. Major among
them are SAIL, MCL, NTPC, IOCL, HAL etc.
„ Last year, NALCO earned more than Rs. 1.500 crore in profit, SAIL’s Rourekela Steep
Plant has a profit of Rs. 600 Crore, but there is zero contribution to local development
or local employment. .
„ Most of these companies are staffed by outsiders , even in contractual recruitment.
Despite our demands to employ local Odia youth , there has been complete neglect of
employment of local youth in any of these companies.
„ We have been demanding that the PSUs should integrate with the development
priorities of the State and put our youth first.

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6. Neglect in MSP hike and higher rice procurement from
Odisha
„ The state government had urged the Centre to hike the minimum MSP of paddy to Rs
2,930 per quintal and also demanded early implementation of the recommendations
of the Swaminathan Committee Report, as per the unanimous resolution passed by the
Odisha assembly. However, the Central BJP Government has neglected this genuine
demand of the people of Odisha.
„ The Central BJP Government has cut down drastically on rice procurement from
Odisha for many years, despite several requests from the state.

7. Neglect of the Tribal issues

„ Shri Naveen Patnaik has repeatedly sent a detailed report with recommendations for
the inclusion of nine communities in the ST list. But the BJP government at the Centre
has ignored our genuine requests for our tribal brothers and sisters.
„ Ho, Mundari and Bhumij tribal languages that could have been included in the 8th
Schedule of Indian Constitution, have not been included due to Central government.
„ The BJP Government has not waived off its share of GST for kendu leaves despite
repeated requests. This has badly hurt the income of tribals as Kendu leaf collection is a
common source of income for poor tribal communities.

8. Neglect of Odia Language and Culture

„ Sri Naveen Patnaik has twice recommended for granting of Classical Music Status
to Odissi music . However, the BJP Government at the centre has rejected the
recommendation for no reason.
„ Sri Naveen Patnaik had formally proposed to the Central Government to recognize
the Paika Rebellion of Odisha as the first Indian war of independence. . However, the
proposal was rejected. In spite of land provided, the memorial for Paika rebellion has
not been started.
„ The Freedom Fighters from the state have not got their just dues from the Central
Government unlike like the heroes from the other states. Why this discrimination
towards Odia baraputras ?
„ Odisha’s brightest son and legendary leader Biju Patnaik has not yet been honoured
with Bharat Ratna in the 10 years of BJP rule in the Centre.
„ Odia language was given Classical Language status more than 12 years ago . However
not a single rupee has been provided for Odia language promotion and research as a
classical language. While other Indian classical languages have been provided hundreds
of crores, Odia language has been neglected. Why ? Whose fault is it ?

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9. Absolute delay in completion of the major central
Infrastructure projects in the State
„ No work on Coastal Highway started, which was announced 9 years ago. This could be a
major economic lifeline for the people of the state.
„ Sambalpur-Cuttack NH expansion work has been going on for the last 8 years causing
huge inconvenience to public on daily basis and large number of road accident deaths.
Who is responsible for the deaths , and why is it delayed?
„ No work has started on Capital Region Ring Road. This was a promise, made many years
ago by the BJP.

10. Railways – maximum Revenues from Odisha but no railway

development for people of Odisha
„ East Coast Railways provides profits of more than Rs. 10,000 crore to the Centre and
is the most profitable zone in the country,
„ However, Odisha has one of the lowest railway line per Sq. KM. Six districts of the state
are yet to get railway network. Why this neglect of the Centre ?
„ Odisha Government has provided all required support such as land, even share of
construction cost for few projects, investment in the project through SPV.
„ However, most of the Railway projects are delayed for decades in Odisha. There has
been no new line declared in the last 10 years. Can BJP explain this ?

11. Neglect towards providing Banks in Odisha

„ Odisha has one of the lowest coverages of Banking facilities in the country lower
than Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Haryana, Uttarakhand,
Himachal Pradesh.
„ There are no bank branches in 4373 of GPs out of 6798 Gram Panchayats in the state.
Nearly 64 % of our panchayat do not have banks.
„ In spite of repeated demands, the banking coverage has not been improved. This has
serious consequences on the local economy , the lives of people and causes immense
inconvenience on a daily basis,
„ To empower our people and reduce their difficulties the state government
decided to start ‘AMA Bank’ service in 6798 unbanked GPs to provide 15 main bank-
related services.

12. Neglect in providing mobile telephone towers in Odisha

„ Odisha has one of the lowest overall tele density in the country at 75.98% against the
national average of 85.23%. It is among the bottom five states in the country.
„ The rural tele density is even lower.

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 „ Similarly, Internet penetration is also very low in the state, which stands at 52.66%
overall, against national average of 65.89%.
„ As increasing Telecom coverage falls completely under the purview of Central
Government, Odisha has been wilfully neglected by the Central BJP Government in
spite of repeated demands in this regard. This has seriously affected mainly the tribal
population of Odisha in delivery of basic services .

13. Neglect in establishing 2nd AIIMS in Odisha

„ The Odisha government has been requesting the Centre for the establishment of 2nd
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the district of Sundargarh in Western
Odisha for a long time.
„ A second AIIMS has been established in Bihar and a similar proposal is also under
consideration for another state.
„ However, Central BJP government has ignored this genuine demand of the people of
Odisha. and now as a cruel joke, the state BJP has put it as part of their manifesto for
Odisha . Can they explain to people why they sat over this decision for the last 10 years
when it was within the centre’s powers to do it.

This makes it clear that only when elections are there, the BJP makes tall promises to the people
of Odisha; they have no intention of implementing any of their promises.

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