OdishaLIVE Bureau
An action plan on critical development issues of the state was presented at the recently concluded three-day Odisha Vikash Conclave-2018 (OVC). The policy demands shall be taken up with both the state and central government to deal with critical development challenges of the state in various fields. State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Surya Narayan Patro committed to take forward the various proposals at the state government level.
Dr. Subrato Bagchi, Chairman, Odisha Skill Development Authority emphasized on the key elements required by the change agents of the state for a transformative development of Odisha. He stressed the need for improved governance and accountability at the grassroot level for civil society organizations as well as the government.
Issues related to Tribal Empowerment and Development; Women & Violence; Forest and Non Forest Commons; Food and Nutrition Security; Rain fed Agriculture; Employment and Migration; Green Skill and Entrepreneurship Development; School Education and Quality Learning; Health and Wellness; Drinking Water, Sanitation and Hygiene; River Ecology; Inclusive Governance, Fiscal Management & Social Accountability; Democratizing Urban Governance; Panchayati Raj; Disaster and Climate Change Action; Corporate Sector in Localizing SDGs; University Community Linkage; Social Exclusion & Inequality and Child Rights shall be pursued.
NCERT Director Prof. H.K Senapati laid emphasis on intensification of training of teachers for quality school education. Odisha Open University Vice Chancellor Prof Srikant Mohapatra concluded that the conclave has created an opportunity for linking the academic bodies of higher learning with the aspirations of the community. The event was organized collectively by more than 65 organisations including the UN known for their work locally, nationally and globally.
The proposals of all the thematic tracks shall be compiled and submitted before the State and Central Governments for their consideration in order to expedite the development process, said Jagadananda, Convener of Odisha Vikash Conclave.
