Mr Patnaik said Odisha is not known for efficient handling of natural disasters leading to loss of thousands of precious lives has now recognised to have set global benchmark in disaster management.
The state has become an agriculturally progressive and winning the Krishi Karman award five times in last seven years … the only State to have doubled farmers’ incomes in the last one decade.
From a food grain-deficit State dependent on the Central pool to feed its people, he said Odisha had become the third largest contributor to the PDS — playing a major role in the food security of the Nation.
The State has achieved the sharpest decline in the IMR, much better than the national average and from a State of financial bankruptcy has known for excellence in financial administration,CM added.
Odisha has achieved highest poverty reduction and one of the highest industrial growth rates in the country. It has also emerged as leading State in Rural Housing completing a record 20 lakh houses since 2014 and has been successful in creating “Skilled in Odisha” as a global brand,claimed Mr Patnaik.
“Our Mission Shakti movement, with 70 lakh women is transforming the socio-economic landscape of Odisha. And the state’s own State Food Security Scheme has ensured every deserving family is covered.
Bhubaneswar, he said has topped the Smart City challenge and Odisha emerged as the Sports Capital of India.
Mr Patnaik hoped that the Commission will incorporate all the suggestions presented in a memorandum and aid in the rapid progress of Odisha.
