CM unveils road map for comprehensive devpt by 2036
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Bhubaneswar:
CM Mohan Charan Majhi
on Wednesday announced a
comprehensive development road map
dubbed '36 for 36', marking a strategic push to transform the state through 36 flagship programmes by its centenary year in 2036.
The initiative, unveiled during the seventh meeting of the council of ministers at Lok Seva Bhawan, sets an ambitious target of achieving a
gross state domestic product
(GSDP) of $1.5 trillion by 2047, aiming to contribute 5% to India's GDP when the nation celebrates 100 years of Independence.
"This is both a challenge and an opportunity," said CM Majhi, emphasising the role of
public-private partnerships
and technological coordination in achieving these goals. The council of ministers decided that the govt will finalise the '
Odisha Vision 2036
and 2047' documents within 15 days after consulting public representatives, civil society members and intellectuals through four regional workshops across the state.
Majhi said that it would be possible to finalise the draft through the well-thought-out advice and guidance of the council of ministers. "An implementation plan will be charted for the successful implementation of the targets laid down in the Vision Odisha 2036 and 2047 documents," he said. The vision document, developed in collaboration with NITI Aayog since Aug 2024, focuses on three key pillars: inclusion, prosperity and wellness. It prioritises infrastructure development, including enhanced road, rail, port and air connectivity.
Chief secretary Manoj Ahuja emphasised the importance of export-oriented manufacturing and outlined plans for deregulation, decriminalisation and digitisation to improve the business environment. Development commissioner Anu Garg presented the key priorities of the initiative alongside sectoral group secretaries. The programme aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047.
The ambitious initiative positions Odisha as a significant contributor to national growth, marking a new chapter in the state's development journey. The govt earlier initiated a comprehensive public consultation process to prepare vision documents and received more than 3 lakh suggestions. The administration has established multiple digital forums such as a website (vision.odisha.gov.in) and a WhatsApp number to gather public suggestions focusing on key areas including rapid economic development and inclusive, sustainable growth. The move comes as part of the govt's broader initiative to ensure participatory planning in the state's development agenda.
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