Emergent Odisha: Demography & Development
As Odisha approaches its centenary in 2036, the report “Emergent Odisha: Demography and Development” highlights key demographic shifts that will reshape its socio-economic landscape. Trends such as declining fertility rates, increasing life expectancy, and population ageing present opportunities and challenges in various sectors including health, education, employment, migration and urbanization. To leverage its demographic dividend, Odisha needs to address healthcare disparities, particularly for women, children, and the elderly, t hrough reforms in healthcare infrastructure and social security. The report also focuses on improvements in the quality of learning and continuing education initiatives alongside equipping the youth with critical skills as the working-age population peaks. Additionally, it underscores the need for sustainable urban management and rural development to mitigate distress migration.
While grounded in robust data, the report aims to highlight the key issues and possible suggestions for the policymakers and the public officials. Additionally, it serves as a framework for grassroots action by the civil society organizations to foster an inclusive society and address the needs of the vulnerable sections of population so as to ensure realisation of the Agenda 2030: No one is left behind.
