Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday launched the second version of the Odisha SDG Indicator Framework (OSIF 2.0).
Speaking at the launch of the OSIF 2.0 on virtual platform, the Chief Minister said Odisha has been a frontrunner in spearheading programmes that breathe sustainable development at its core.
“Our principles of 5T amplify our commitment to leave no one behind. Therefore, it becomes highly imperative that we monitor our progress in precise and challenging ways. The OSIF 2.0 intends to do just this. The indicators that have been developed involving all the SDG implementing separtments will help us assess and explore effective strategies to bridge gaps to achieve our targets,” he said.
He further said over the years, Odisha has been strengthening its resilience and adaptive capacity in dealing with natural disasters and is known today for its ‘zero casualty’ approach to disaster management. Similarly, through the Odisha Millets Mission, the state started the initiative of diversifying the food palette to improve the nutritional requirements of the population, all the while empowering small and marginal farmers. Today, Odisha Millets Mission is hailed internationally for this agro-ecological initiative, he said.
Underlining the significance of citizen centric schemes for empowerment, Naveen said, “The commitment of the state towards empowering women by making them self-reliant through Mission Shakti Self-Help Groups, assuring basic standards of living through Jaga Mission, Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana, BASUDHA, ensuring maternal and neonatal health through schemes like MAMATA, Maa Gruha, SAMMPurNA, wealth transfer to landless & marginal farmers through KALIA, creating world-class schooling infrastructure through 5T Schools, skilling youth under the aegis of World Skill Centre & many more- every single programme is an embodiment of the SDGs.”
He added that easy access to services through digital platforms such as Odisha One, with timelines ensured through Odisha Right to Public Services Act (ORTPSA), is yet another citizen-centric act of the Government of Odisha.
Planning and Convergence Minister Rajendra Dholakia, Development Commissioner PK Jena also spoke at the programme and special secretary, Planning & Convergence Chithra Arumugam also spoke. Secretary to CM (5T) Shri VK Pandian was present.
It may be mentioned here that the Planning & Convergence department has come out with OSIF-2.0 with an objective for achieving Agenda 2030 of sustainable goals. The OSIF-1.0 in 2019 had 367 indicators while the OSIF-2.0 has 293 unique indicators in addition to 18 repeat indicators of the previous frame work, having a total of 311 indicators.
