New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Ahead of the union Budget 2026, national non-governmental organisation PRAHAR (Public Response Against Helplessness and Action for Redressal) has called for a Rs 1,200 crore special allocation to address persistent employment distress in Odisha's backward regions, particularly the south-western districts of Kalahandi and Rayagada.
While acknowledging the additional Rs 9,176 crore allocated to Odisha in the previous budget cycle, PRAHAR said the increased funding has not translated into equitable development across the state.
According to the organisation, eastern and coastal districts have seen relatively higher gains, while south-western Odisha continues to face a shortage of sustainable, formal-sector employment an...