Bhubaneswar, May 9: As Odisha is going to mark its centenary of its formation in 2036, and 100 years of Indian Independence in 2047, the government is working out its vision document, for all-round development of the state.
Underlining the government’s vision for the centenary, Odisha CM Mohan Majhi said that, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari recently laid foundation for Rs 4000 crore NH projects across the state. Meanwhile, the state proposed additional Rs 9000 crore projects that were approved on the spot.
To implement the devised roadmap, the government has targeted Rs 10 lakh crore investments in the corporate sector, with a goal of creating 5 lakh jobs in five years.
Sectors such as textiles, food processing, IT, and ITES are set to receive focused attention for employment generation.
The Odisha government is also committed to convert Odisha into an industrial hub.
“As per the vision, our sincere endeavour will pave way for a prosperous Odisha by 2036”, said Majhi.
The document, formulated through a wide-scale participatory process, incorporates inputs from over 3.2 lakh citizens, including more than 50,000 students, making it one of the most inclusive planning exercises in recent years.
Speaking about the initiative, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said that the government has identified 36 key proposals to shape the future of Odisha.
The proposals aim at transforming the state into an economic powerhouse with a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047.
The plan envisions generating over 1 crore employment opportunities by 2036 and turning 70% of women into active members of the workforce.
The Chief Minister emphasized that the Vision 2036 plan reflects, 36 primary works to be undertaken which is a strategic step to realise our goals.
The draft of the Vision Document highlights focus areas like eco-tourism, disaster resilience, urban-rural equality, and comprehensive social welfare. Under this vision, the state intends to make villages as developed as cities, ensuring access to all necessary facilities and services.
Urban planning is another major component of the vision. Plans are reportedly underway to develop urban corridors through Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Jharsuguda, Bargarh & Sambalpur, which will be designed to attract industry, improve mobility, and offer smart-city amenities.
Similarly, the Odisha government is leveraging modern technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in preparing this document to better analyze citizen feedback and create a data-driven framework.
Apart from economic growth, the Vision 2036 document focuses on strengthening education, healthcare, women and youth empowerment, and preserving Odia identity and culture.
The roadmap also lays much emphasis on ensuring food security, reducing malnutrition, and improving the quality of life for all citizens.
