Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday described the state budget not merely as a statement of income and expenditure, but as a comprehensive roadmap for the all-round development of Odisha and the realization of every citizen’s aspirations. He made these remarks while addressing the state-level budget awareness workshop titled ‘Ame Janiba, Ama Budget’ at Lok Seva Bhawan.
The workshop aimed to explain the key features of the 2026-27 Budget in simple language and gather public feedback. The government has planned similar programmes across the state from April 1 to 14.Majhi highlighted the government’s long-term vision aligned with the national goal of Viksit Bharat @2047.
The state has set ambitious targets, including raising per capita income from the current Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 32 lakh by 2047, reducing multidimensional poverty to 5 percent, increasing women’s participation in the workforce to 70 percent, raising average life expectancy above 80 years, and completely eradicating anemia and malnutrition.
The Chief Minister stated that the ₹3.10 lakh crore budget for 2026-27 is 7 percent higher than the previous year’s estimate, with strong emphasis on capital expenditure. It includes 31 new initiatives, schemes, and programmes. He reiterated the government’s goal of transforming Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047. “Though it may appear challenging, Odisha has the potential to achieve the impossible. With the blessings of Lord Jagannath, we will definitely succeed,” Majhi asserted.
The budget prioritizes infrastructure, industry, tourism, agriculture, women’s empowerment, education, and health. Major highlights include developing Odisha as a strong logistics hub through the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradeep Economic Corridor (BCPPER), National Waterway-5, and other new corridors and port projects. It also focuses on boosting tourism via the Shamuka Project in Puri and the Chilika Restoration Scheme.
Special thrust has been given on rural development, employment generation, and poverty alleviation. Women-centric schemes such as Subhadra, Lakshapati Didi, and Mukhyamandir Kanya Sumangal have received dedicated allocations. The budget also proposes expansion in health and education through new medical colleges, universities, and improved ICU facilities to deliver better services to citizens.
Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo thanked the Chief Minister and described the budget as citizen-centric, prepared with the needs of common people in mind. He expressed hope that the awareness workshops would help schemes reach beneficiaries effectively. Senior officials present included Chief Secretary Anu Garg, Development Commissioner Deo Ranjan Singh, Principal Secretary (Finance) Sanjeev Mishra, along with other department secretaries, invited guests, and media persons.
The Chief Minister urged citizens to actively participate in the ‘Ame Janiba, Ama Budget’ programmes and provide feedback. He concluded by saying the budget reflects Odisha’s pride and prosperity, and with collective efforts, the state will emerge as a major economic powerhouse in the country.
