Stakeholder Consultation on BhubaneswarCuttack-Paradip economic region held

Bhubaneswar : The Government of Odisha in collaboration with NITI Aayog successfully hosted a Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan here on Tuesday. The session was chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, Odisha Anu Garg and brought together senior government
officials, industry leaders, experts, and civil society representatives to deliberate
on the BCPPER GrowthHub Economic Plan. Principal Secretary H&UD Usha Padhee, in her inaugural address, underscored the need to pursue development that is firmly
rooted in sustainability and Odia Asmita (identity and pride). She highlighted that
the BCPPER initiative reflects the Prime Minister’s vision for a Viksit Bharat, calling for growth that balances economic ambition with cultural heritage. In her key note address
Ms. Anna Roy, Principal Economic Advisor, NITI Aayog, outlined an exhaustive Growth-Hub strategy for the BCPPER corridor. The plan envisions the region as a key driver to
achieve a USD 500-billion economy by 2036, supporting Odisha’s broader aspiration of growing into a USD 1.5-trillion economy by 2047. Garg highlighted the unique character of the four core cities—Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Puri and Paradip—and emphasized that this distinctiveness must be preserved and celebrated while planning for rapid urban and economic expansion. The consultation witnessed active participation from senior state officials including Principal Secretary, Works department Sanjay Kumar Singh, Principal Secretary, Public Enterprises and CMD, OSRTC NBS Rajput, Principal Secretary of Labour & ESI Department Chithra Arumugam; Commissioner-cum Secretary, Handloom & Textiles Department Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar along with
representatives from industry bodies, academia, and resource organisations. During the open forum that was facilitated by Development commissioner, stakeholders attended the workshop provided a rich set of recommendations, highlighting the need for
stronger environmental safeguards and climate-resilient infrastructure, investment in research and innovation, thematic tourism circuits, expanded health and neighbourhood amenities, improved waste-management systems, and inclusive planning through
community collectives and affordable housing. Their contributions will guide the Government’s next steps in finalizing the BCPPER roadmap, which already identifies more than sixty-five priority projects and thirty-seven policy reforms.

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