ODISHA PRT 2024

About the Policy Roundtable

The agricultural and food sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in technology, evolving policies, and dynamic market conditions. Odisha stands at the cusp of this transformation, presenting an opportunity to evaluate how inclusive, resilient, and sustainable its agricultural landscape is becoming.

To measure and guide this transformation effectively, the state may require comprehensive and measurable indicators that track progress, inclusivity, and sustainability across various programs and policies. However, the lack of such indicators limits the capacity to assess long-term performance, resilience and inclusiveness. By establishing Inclusive Agricultural Transformation (IAT) indicators, the Government of Odisha aims to adopt a data-driven, evidence-based approach to guide policymaking and resource allocation, ensuring equitable and effective agricultural development.

The Policy Roundtable will serve as a platform to bring together diverse stakeholders to deliberate on strategies, challenges, and solutions to foster a sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation in Odisha. The HLPF aims to understand and showcase the bodies of work towards advancing inclusive agricultural transformation in Odisha.

By addressing market access, climate resilience, FPO sustainability, and data-driven decision-making, this event will lay the groundwork for a transformation that is equitable, resilient, and sustainable, setting a benchmark for agricultural development in the region. The roundtable will invoke national and international expert consultations. The roundtable will also lead to the establishment of an Advisory Group comprising representatives from the GoO, IFPRI, key stakeholders, and technical partners. This group will provide guidance on indicator refinement, oversee implementation, and offer strategic advice on scaling up the use of IAT indicators across Odisha’s agricultural programs.