Sujala Sufala Odisha
Water Security, Agriculture, Forest & Blue Economy
Conceptual Framework & Mandate
Harnessing Odisha’s 11 river basins, fertile soils, 480 km coastline, and rich forest cover to secure farm livelihoods, food sovereignty, and climate-resilient water infrastructure while protecting biodiversity and coastal ecosystems.
Water and soil are living systems, not mere extractive inputs. By combining traditional catchment management with contemporary precision irrigation and marine technology, Sujala Sufala Odisha creates enduring rural wealth without degrading natural ecosystems.
Key Focus Areas & Action Domains
Inclusive Agriculture & Crop Diversification
Enhancing farmer incomes through agro-climatic zone planning, Odisha Millets Mission expansion, regenerative soil practices, and farmer-producer organisations (FPOs).
Animal Husbandry & Dairy Value Chains
Scaling up livestock productivity, breed improvement, veterinary tele-clinics, and cooperative dairy chilling networks as primary non-crop rural income drivers.
Blue Economy & Coastal Fisheries
Harnessing Odisha’s marine and brackish water potential (Chilika lagoon & 480 km coastline) for modern bio-secure aquaculture, deep-sea fishing, and seafood exports.
Water Security & Irrigation Infrastructure
River basin inter-linking, in-stream storage barrages, underground pipeline irrigation, and community-managed water user associations (Pani Panchayats).
Forest Governance & Climate Resilience
Community forest rights stewardship, non-timber forest produce (NTFP) fair pricing value addition, wildlife corridor preservation, and coastal mangrove bio-shields.
The 6 Thematic Pillars of OCID
Each pillar anchors a key chapter of the Odisha Vision 2036 framework, connecting academic research with line department execution.