Bhubaneswar: The two-day conclave “Vikash Manthan 1.0 – Governance in Action” commenced on Friday at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan, bringing together policymakers, administrators, scholars and development partners to chart Odisha’s long-term development roadmap. Organised by the Planning & Convergence Department in collaboration with the Odisha Centre of Integrated Development (OCID), the conclave has been conceptualised as a structured platform for informed deliberation, policy co-creation and sector-specific strategy formulation aligned with the vision of Viksit Odisha 2036 and the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The inaugural session witnessed participation from senior government officials, representatives of civil society, academia, industry leaders and development partners, reflecting a collaborative approach to shaping the State’s development trajectory.
In her keynote introductory address, Chief Secretary Anu Garg outlined Odisha’s ambitious roadmap to transform into a high-income, inclusive, climate-resilient and innovation-driven economy by 2036, coinciding with the centenary of its statehood and aligning with India’s 100 years of Independence in 2047. She highlighted that Odisha’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated at ₹9.9 lakh crore in 2025–26, marking a 9.5 per cent increase over the previous year. The real growth rate of 7.9 per cent, she noted, surpasses the national average. The State’s per capita income has nearly tripled over the past decade, rising from ₹64,835 in 2015–16 to ₹1,86,761 in 2025–26.
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