Odisha Launches SITI ODISHA Think Tank for Data Driven Growth

Bhubaneswar, Apr 28 (BNP): Odisha has taken a significant step towards strengthening innovation-led governance with the launch of SITI-ODISHA, a new think tank aimed at improving policy formulation, research, and data-driven decision-making.

The initiative marks a new phase in the state’s development strategy focused on innovation, collaboration, and the use of technology to enhance governance outcomes.

SITI-ODISHA is expected to function as a key knowledge and research hub, supporting evidence-based policymaking across sectors. It will also help bridge the gap between research, implementation, and public policy by bringing together experts, institutions, and stakeholders.

Key Objectives

The think tank is designed to:

ଓଡ଼ିଶାରେ ନବଚିନ୍ତନ ଓ ନବସୃଜନ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଏକ ନୂତନ ଅଧ୍ୟାୟର ଶୁଭାରମ୍ଭ ହୋଇଛି। SITI-ODISHA ଏକ ପ୍ରମୁଖ 'ଥିଙ୍କ୍-ଟ୍ୟାଙ୍କ୍' ଭାବେ ନୀତି ପ୍ରଣୟନ, ଗବେଷଣା ଏବଂ ତଥ୍ୟଭିତ୍ତିକ ନିଷ୍ପତ୍ତି ଗ୍ରହଣ ପ୍ରକ୍ରିୟାକୁ ସୁଦୃଢ଼ କରିବ । 'ଭିଜନ ୨୦୩୬' ଏବଂ 'ବିକଶିତ ଭାରତ @୨୦୪୭'ର ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟକୁ ସମନ୍ୱିତ କରି ସହଭାଗିତା ଓ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଦ୍ୟାର… pic.twitter.com/QPRslDhdEe

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) April 27, 2026

• Strengthen data-driven decision-making in governance
• Promote research and policy innovation
• Encourage collaboration between government, academia, and industry
• Support long-term planning aligned with development goals

Officials said the initiative aligns with Vision 2036 and Viksit Bharat @2047, ensuring that Odisha’s growth strategy remains future-ready and globally competitive.

By integrating technology and participatory governance, SITI-ODISHA aims to accelerate the state’s development journey and improve the efficiency of policy outcomes across sectors such as education, health, industry, and infrastructure.

The launch reflects Odisha’s broader push to position itself as a hub for innovation, research, and sustainable development in the coming decades.