Amid promising economic forecasts, BJD’s Sasmit Patra reminds policymakers that India’s farmers hold the key to genuine prosperity. The Rajya Sabha MP’s insights cover education policy halts, growth surveys, electoral reforms, and tech showcases.
Supreme Court’s pause on UGC norms is sub-judice, Patra observed succinctly. ‘Await the definitive ruling for resolution.’
Economic Survey 2026 signals upbeat GDP trends, yet Patra underscores agriculture’s primacy. ‘Achievable growth depends heavily on farming’s contributions.’
Farmers endure multifaceted hardships: dysfunctional mandis, procurement bottlenecks, and fertilizer scarcity plague the sector. ‘Overcoming these is prerequisite for hitting development milestones,’ he emphasized.
Patra critiqued the SIR voter revision mechanism, echoing Supreme Court findings on operational deficiencies. ‘Tehsil and block-level execution falls short; corrections are imperative.’
As Odisha gears up for SIR in coming months, risks loom large. ‘Preventing wrongful deletions of valid voters is paramount.’
Patra’s tone brightened for the Global Impact AI Summit in Delhi next month. ‘Entrepreneurs and leaders from across the globe will witness India’s AI, machine learning, and deep tech brilliance.’
This event positions India to affirm its status as an AI frontrunner, leveraging homegrown innovators to captivate the international audience, Patra projected optimistically.