Odisha has set an ambitious target to increase per capita income to ₹32 lakh by 2047 as part of a long-term economic transformation strategy aimed at strengthening productivity, expanding industrial growth, and improving living standards across the state. The goal forms a key component of Odisha’s Vision Document, aligned with India’s centenary of Independence and the state’s broader development roadmap.
Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, addressing the Odisha Legislative Assembly, said the state plans to raise per capita income from the current ₹1.8 lakh to ₹32 lakh by 2047, reflecting a substantial increase in individual earnings and economic output. The initiative is part of Odisha’s effort to position itself as a major contributor to India’s long-term growth.
The Vision Document outlines plans to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036, coinciding with the state’s centenary year, and further expand to a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047. The state also aims to increase its contribution to national GDP from 3 per cent to 5 per cent, supported by higher investment, improved execution, and greater technology adoption.
The government’s strategy focuses on improving productivity across agriculture, manufacturing, and services while promoting value addition and strengthening infrastructure. Officials said modernising farming practices, expanding industrial capacity, and enhancing logistics connectivity will play a key role in supporting income growth and employment generation.
Infrastructure development is expected to be a major driver of economic expansion, with projects such as the Rameshwar–Paradip Coastal Highway aimed at improving connectivity and facilitating trade and industrial activity. These initiatives are expected to support regional development and create new economic opportunities.
The state is also focusing on social and human capital development, including increasing women’s workforce participation to 70 per cent, expanding education and skill development programmes, and improving healthcare access. These measures are expected to enhance workforce productivity and raise household income levels.
In addition to income growth targets, the government has set broader social development goals, including reducing multidimensional poverty to 5 per cent, eliminating malnutrition and anaemia, and increasing life expectancy beyond 80 years. These targets aim to ensure that economic growth translates into improved quality of life for citizens.
Odisha’s long-term economic roadmap reflects its effort to emerge as a major growth engine within India’s economy, with a focus on investment-led expansion, infrastructure development, and inclusive growth over the next two decades.
