India, Feb. 17 -- The Budget Session of the Odisha State Legislative Assembly began with an extensive address by Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, outlining the state government's long-term vision for inclusive growth, economic transformation and social development by 2047.

Bhubaneswar The Governor said Odisha aims to raise per capita income from Rs 1.8 lakh to Rs 32 lakh by 2047, reduce multidimensional poverty to below 5 per cent, increase women's workforce participation to 70 per cent and raise life expectancy beyond 80 years.

Renewable Energy, Industry and Infrastructure Push Highlighting Odisha's commitment to climate action, the Governor said the state plans to install 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030 through solar, wi...