Bhubaneswar, Feb. 17 -- The Budget Session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly began on a significant note with Governor Haribabu Kambhampati addressing the House on Tuesday. The Governor commenced his speech with an invocation of "Jai Jagannath," setting a solemn and culturally resonant tone for the session.

In his address, Governor Kambhampati outlined the vision of transforming Odisha into the "growth engine" of a developed India. Emphasizing the state's strategic importance in the national development roadmap, he stated that Odisha is poised to play a pivotal role in realizing the goal of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).

Highlighting a key milestone, the Governor noted that Odisha will complete 100 years of its formation in 2036....