Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Odisha Plans Growth Through Deregulation
Odisha is planning big changes for 2026 to make the state richer and more efficient.
The government wants to remove old rules that slow down businesses and projects.
They plan to set up a special team to make things faster and easier for companies, especially in areas like mining, farming, and services.
The Chief Minister has given a list of 15 things to improve how the government works, like filling empty jobs, punishing corrupt officials, and using the local language more.
The goal is to make Odisha one of India's top states by 2036, with a strong economy and happy people.
Additionally, the Chief Minister has called for a movement to make India self-reliant and has increased pensions for freedom fighters and those arrested during the Emergency.
Odisha's GSDP is projected to reach Rs 10.63 lakh crore in 2026 with a growth rate of nearly 12%.
The state plans to establish a De-Regulation Cell to cut through archaic compliances and boost entrepreneurial energy.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a 15-point agenda for administrative efficiency and governance reforms.
Key sectors for deregulation include mines and minerals, agriculture, the blue economy, and services.
The government aims to fill all vacant government posts within two years and take strict action against corrupt officials.
- Who
- Odisha Government, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- Proposed deregulation and administrative reforms for economic growth, increased pensions for freedom fighters
- When
- 2026
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To accelerate economic growth, improve ease of doing business, enhance administrative efficiency, and honor freedom fighters
- GSDP Projection 2026
- Rs 10.63 lakh crore
- GSDP Growth Rate
- Nearly 12%
- Mineral Contribution to India
- 20%
- Agriculture Employment
- 60% of population
- Coastline Length
- 574.7 kilometers
- Education Budget 2025-26
- Rs 41,273 crore (3.9% of GSDP)
- Health Budget 2025-26
- Rs 23,635 crore (2.2% of GSDP)
- Active Startups in 2025
- 3,211
- Freedom Fighters Pension (Imprisoned)
- Rs 20,000 per month
- Freedom Fighters Pension (Not Imprisoned)
- Rs 15,000 per month
- MISA Pension
- Rs 20,000 per month