Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- World Bank President Ajay Banga on Thursday met OdishaChief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, with discussions centred on the state's long-term development priorities, economic reforms and employment generation.

During the meeting, both sides reviewed Odisha's ongoing development initiatives and explored ways to further strengthen cooperation between the state government and the World Bank. The interaction focused on accelerating inclusive growth and enhancing institutional capacity across key sectors.

Sources said Ajay Banga lauded Odisha's development trajectory and reform-driven approach. He stressed the importance of creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for ...