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Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
I rise to present the Budget for the year 2017-18. In
the current year 2016-17, which is the Birth Centenary Year
of the legendary leader Biju Patnaik and the 80th Year of
formation of Odisha as a separate State, we have
celebrated the achievements of our people and
deliberated upon the future challenges facing us. Under
the leadership of our beloved chief Minister Shri Naveen
Patnaik we move forward with our collective commitment
for the all-round development of our State.
2. I take this opportunity to thank Honourable Speaker,
Honourable Chief Minister, the Leader of Opposition and
the leaders of all political parties for the decision to present
the State Budget after the presentation of the Union
Budget and to complete the process of approval of the
Budget as a whole by 31st March 2017. I am also grateful
for all party decision to accept our proposal to do away
with the distinction between Plan and Non-Plan for 2017-18
Budget Estimates. The Estimates of Expenditure are now
grouped into four broad categories such as Administrative
Expenditure, Programme Expenditure, Expenditure out of
Disaster Response Fund and Transfers from the State
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Government. Revenue and Capital account will continue
as before within these broad categories.
3. We have held pre-budget consultations with a cross
section of experts, civil society and representatives of the
trade & industry and farmers, to make the Budget more
inclusive. This year, people could also send their
suggestions through Whatsapp and Telegram mobile
application; 1780 suggestions were received across a
range of subjects. We have carefully considered the
suggestions and factored them while preparing the
Budget, making it truly a participative process.
4. Like previous years this Budget is in two parts. The first
part is the Agriculture Budget, which not only covers the
outlay and programmes relating to Agriculture and allied
activities, but also presents the macro-economic outlook
as well as the economic context in which this Budget is
being presented. The second part is the General Budget.
Macro-Economic Outlook
5. The global economic outlook for 2017 presents mixed
prospects. As per the forecast of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF), the growth in World GDP is expected
to pick up modestly in advanced as well as emerging
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economies. However, there are considerable uncertainties
associated with commodity prices, monetary stance of US
Federal Reserve and protectionist policies that may
impede exports from and capital inflows to emerging
economies. At the national level, the GDP forecast for the
current year has been revised downwards mainly due to
effects of demonetisation, which has also adversely
affected Odisha’s economy in post- November period.
However, despite this downside pressure, the State’s
economy is expected to grow at the rate of 7.94 per cent
in real terms and 10.85 per cent in nominal terms during
the current fiscal year, especially due to higher growth in
agriculture sector. This is above the national level growth
estimates. Going by the trends in the external and
domestic economic environment the State economy can
be expected to grow in the range of 8 per cent to 8.5 per
cent during 2017-18.
In the above context, I now proceed to present
Agriculture Budget.
Agriculture Budget – Background
6. Although Agriculture, including livestock and
fisheries, contributes around 17.5 per cent to the GSDP, it
provides employment and livelihood to around 62 per
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cent of the population. Higher growth in agriculture will,
therefore, result in faster reduction of poverty and rise in
the income level of our people living in rural areas who
largely depend on agriculture and allied activities for their
livelihood. As a pioneering initiative of our Hon’ble Chief
Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik for holistic, focused and
accelerated development of agriculture, a separate
Agriculture Budget has been prepared since 2013-14. The
outcome of this step has been positive. The productivity
gain in agriculture in our State has been recognised at the
National level with conferment of ‘Krishi Karman Award’ for
four times during last five years. The food grain production
is likely to reach a level of 115 lakh metric ton during
2016-17.
Farmers at the Centre of Agricultural Cycle
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
7. I have tried to align this year’s Agriculture Budget
with the farming life cycle which covers major activities
performed by a farmer for raising crops and taking up
horticulture, floriculture, fisheries, animal husbandry and
other allied activities. Soil health management, Seed
selection, improved farm implements, assured irrigation,
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affordable and timely credit, effective extension, proper
risk coverage, post-harvest management and marketing
as well as farmer welfare measures are important facets for
raising income and well-being of farmers and production
and productivity of agriculture.
Soil Health and Conservation
8. The most important step for soil management is to
know the soil health to ascertain the productivity level of a
soil for a given crop. We have established 27 static and 14
mobile Soil Testing Laboratories to test around 3.35 lakh soil
samples and issue 10 lakh Health Cards annually with
recommendations for balanced fertiliser use. The
Integrated Watershed Management Programme will have
an enhanced outlay of about Rs.155 crore. Besides, the
State Government will provide Rs.6.50 crore for
programme management. It will help restore degraded
natural resources such as soil, vegetative cover and water.
The outlay for soil conservation organisation to carry out
these activities has been enhanced from about Rs.397
crore to Rs.549 crore registering a growth of 38 per cent.
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Seed, Fertilizer, Farm mechanisation and Modern Farming practices
9. Rs.100 crore is proposed for continuation of the
Corpus Fund with Odisha State Seeds Corporation, Odisha
Agro Industries Corporation and Odisha Cashew
Development Corporation for procurement and distribution
of quality seeds to the farmers. In order to ensure
availability of fertilizer for the farmers during the cropping
season, a revolving fund with a corpus of Rs.100 crore
would be placed with Odisha State Co-operative
Marketing Federation Ltd.
10. Adoption of modern machineries like precision
seeders and planters practices like System of Rice
Intensification (SRI), direct seeded rice, zero tillage, etc.
would lead to efficient farming and productivity gains. It
will make agriculture viable and lucrative and attract the
young generation to farming. A strong agricultural
extension system will enable delivery of appropriate
technology and improved agronomic practices to the
farmers. National Mission on Agriculture Extension and
Technology with an outlay of Rs.192 crore and the Farm
Mechanisation Programme of the State Government with
an outlay of Rs.335 crore will cater to these objectives. To
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promote horticulture, floriculture and spices, an outlay of
Rs.102 crore has been proposed under National
Horticulture Mission.
11. To prevent leakages in transfer of input subsidies to
farmers, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) is being implemented
for farm mechanisation, Jalnidhi Scheme and need-based
inputs and about 18 lakh farmers have been registered for
this purpose. Odisha has been recognised as the first State
in the country to implement such a programme for
farmers. The scope of DBT will be progressively extended to
other farmer-oriented schemes.
Irrigation and Water Use efficiency
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
12. Our beloved Chief Minister’s vision is to give topmost
priority to harnessing water resources for providing
irrigation. We are on course to create additional irrigation
potential of 10 lakh hectares. During the end of current
financial year, it is expected that additional 2 lakh
hectares will be brought under irrigation which would add
to the irrigation potential of about 3 lakh hectares created
during the last two years. We commit ourselves to achieve
the target in the next two years. Our target for 2017-18 is
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creation of additional irrigation facilities for 2.95 lakh
hectares.
13. Our strategy is to complete the on-going major,
medium and minor irrigation projects and also take up
short gestation projects. An outlay of Rs.2,377 crore has
been provided in 2017-18 for 8 ongoing AIBP Projects for
which funding has been tied up from Long Term Irrigation
Fund (LTIF) under NABARD. A sum of Rs.1,546 crore has
been allocated for Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Scheme.
14. Construction of about 4000 check dams will be taken
up under Mukhya Mantri Adibandha Tiyari Yojana - MATY
with an outlay of Rs.556 crore.
15. Hon’ble Members have always raised their concern
about revival of defunct lift irrigation projects in the State.
During the last two years we have revived 2600 defunct
L. I. points. I propose to provide Rs.120 crore to revive
additional 1220 defunct L. I. points.
16. Ongoing Jalnidhi scheme has been allocated Rs.160
crore in 2017-18. Under Biju Krushak Vikas Yojana, a sum of
Rs.620 crore is being provided for creating irrigation
through deep bore wells. An ambitious programme has
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been drawn up for construction of 5 lakh dug wells in
coming five years in a convergence mode. A sum of
Rs.250 core has also been proposed for Agriculture
Department to take up micro-irrigation under PMKSY with
a State Share of 40 per cent.
17. Through the Command Area Development
programme, it is proposed to improve water use efficiency
and to provide last mile irrigation through field channels
and pipes to 60,000 hectares with an outlay of Rs.268
crore. To minimize conveyance loss in canals, a sum of
Rs.270 crore is being proposed under Canal Lining and
System Rehabilitation Programme (CLSRP) to complete
about 150 km of canal lining work.
18. The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement
Programme (DRIP) is being implemented with assistance
from the World Bank. It is proposed to take up construction
of an additional spillway of Hirakud Dam for enhanced
safety. An outlay of Rs.887 crore has been proposed for
flood control and drainage work.
19. The commitment of our Government is reflected in
the fact that the budget estimates for Irrigation and flood
control sector for Water Resources Department alone
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have been increased from Rs.7,242 crore in 2016-17 to
Rs.9,200 crore in 2017-18 which is a steep increase of 27
per cent. In addition, substantial resources will be
deployed by other Departments in a convergence mode.
Credit
20. Co-operatives provide around 65 per cent of crop
loans dispensed in the State.
21. We have kept our promise to provide interest
subvention on crop loans so that credit is available at an
effective interest rate of 1 per cent to the farmers for loans
up to Rs. 50,000 and 2 per cent for loans above Rs. 50,000. I
propose to provide a sum of Rs.435 crore in 2017-18 as
Interest Subvention to Co-operative as well as Commercial
Banks.
22. In accordance with RBI regulations, Odisha State
Cooperative Bank (OSCB) and the 17 Central Cooperative
Banks (CCBS) are required to achieve the Capital to Risk
Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of 9 per cent. Keeping in
view this requirement, I propose to provide Rs.35 crore to
Odisha State Cooperative Bank and CCBs and an
additional Rs.7 crore to selected weak Primary Agriculture
Cooperative Societies (PACS).
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23. To bring about transparency and efficiency in
operations, a sum of about Rs.49 crore has been earlier
provided for the computerisation of 2708 PACS. It is now
proposed to provide Rs.12 crore through RKVY to provide
connectivity to PACS. We intend to transform the PACS as
ONE STOP SHOP for the farmers to meet all their
requirements including credit, fertilizer, seeds, custom-
hiring of agriculture implements, storage and marketing
under one roof.
Risk Mitigation
24. Farmers are exposed to risks of crop failure owing to
drought like conditions on account of erratic and deficient
monsoon, flood, cyclone, un-seasonal rain and hailstorm. It
is necessary to protect them from loss of income and
livelihood. Crop insurance is a tool for mitigation of the risks
of the farmers. In place of the National Agricultural
Insurance Scheme (NAIS), a new scheme Pradhan Mantri
Fasal Bima Yojana has been introduced from 1st April, 2016
to provide quick relief and adequate compensation to the
farmers. I propose to provide Rs.265 crore towards the
State’s share for the premium.
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Post-Harvest Management
25. The scheme for construction of Concrete Drying
Platform-cum-Threshing Floors has become quite popular.
To attract private investment in warehousing capacity in
the KBK region for non-paddy crops, it is proposed to make
a provision of Rs.2 crore for promoting services like
assaying, grading and sorting. 10 selected RMC markets
will be integrated with National Agriculture Market (NAM)
through E-platform. It is also proposed to amend the
Odisha Agricultural Produce Markets Act to create an
enabling environment for consolidation of agriculture
marketing.
Allied activities
Fisheries
26. We have formulated Odisha Fisheries Policy, 2015 to
double fish production in the State in five years. District-
wise action plan for fisheries development in all Districts of
the State has been initiated. 32 clusters have been
identified to enhance Brackish Water shrimp production.
27. We are encouraging fish farmers with provision of 50
per cent subsidy for creation of ponds for pisciculture in
new water areas and have a target of adding 1500
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hectare. There is an outlay of about Rs.48 crore for the
scheme. Besides, we have also a scheme for promotion of
reservoir fisheries development in open water bodies with
an outlay of Rs.2 crore. 25 per cent subsidy is provided to
marine fishermen for Boat and Net units. With the
assistance from Rural Infrastructure Development Fund of
NABARD and from our own resources, we propose to take
up development of infrastructure for the Fisheries Sector
including Farms, Fishing Harbours, Fish Landing Centres,
construction of cement concrete road to shrimp clusters
for which an outlay of Rs.20 crore is proposed. Besides,
funds to the extent of Rs.3 crore is proposed to be
provided for dredging of river mouth, berthing places in
fishing harbour, fish landing centre as well as jetties in the
State.
28. A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed
with the International Research Organisation “WorldFish”
for development of fisheries in the State. To encourage
private investment in value addition and marketing in
fisheries sector, MoUs have also been signed with 14
companies for an investment of Rs.1940 crore during
Make-in-Odisha conclave. An outlay of Rs.4 crore is
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proposed for transfer of technology and increasing the
knowledge base of the officials and fish farmers.
Blue Revolution
29. A provision of about Rs.22 crore has been made for
different activities such as fish seed rearing centres,
integrated development of reservoirs, rejuvenation of
water bodies and capacity building of fish farmers under
the umbrella Centrally Sponsored Scheme called Blue
Revolution.
Welfare of fishermen
30. Our Government has provisioned a sum of Rs.1 crore
to protect the marine fishermen families against loss of
livelihood during the ban period. A provision of Rs.2.15
crore has been made for scholarship to the meritorious
students of fishermen community and assistance to
Women Self-Help Groups under the Matshyajibi Unnayana
Yojana.
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Animal Husbandry & Dairying
31. Animal husbandry and dairying are important
sources of income for millions of rural families. These two
sectors play an important role in providing employment
and income generating opportunities.
32. In order to supplement the veterinary services
through the hospitals and dispensaries, Mobile Veterinary
Units are being operated in all the blocks of the State for
20 days in a month. We propose to provide about Rs.23
crore for the purpose. Mobile Advisory would be provided
to one lakh livestock farmers with an outlay of about Rs.4
crore.
33. In order to provide quality feed and fodder for
increasing the yield of milch animals, a new scheme Feed
and Fodder Production in different Agro-Climatic Zones has
been launched. Under the scheme Strengthening of Dairy
Organisations about Rs.11 crore would be provided.
34. White Revolution is the umbrella Centrally Sponsored
scheme for development of dairying and livestock
management. Major activities like Control of Animal
Diseases, National Programme for Dairy Development,
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National Mission on Bovine breeding for development of
indigenous breeds and productivity would be taken up
under the scheme. Besides, skill development, technology
transfer and extension activities would also be taken up
under the National Livestock Mission component. We
propose to provide Rs.110 crore under the scheme.
35. Infrastructure development and strengthening of the
State Referral Laboratory for Disease Control would be
taken up with assistance from Rural Infrastructure
Development Fund of NABARD. An outlay of Rs.7 crore will
be provided for the purpose.
Farmers’ Welfare
36. Our Government is committed to the cause of
famers’ and their welfare. Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana has
been designed with the objective of providing health
security to farmers and their families through cashless
treatment through a network of 100 hospitals. We will
continue to take care of the health need of farm families. I
propose to provide Rs.88 crore towards health insurance
cover to farmers’ families of about 57 lakh.
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RKVY and Other initiatives
37. Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) is an
overarching scheme for development of agricultural and
allied sector. The outlay for this Centrally Sponsored
Scheme is Rs.708 crore.
38. An action plan to promote organic farming over
6400 hectares has been prepared under Parampragat
Krishi Vikas Yojana initially in Kandhamal and Koraput
districts. The Special Programme for millets announced last
year will be grounded in seven tribal districts to improve
nutritional security of our people. Conclusion
39. In 2013-14 when we started a separate Agriculture
Budget, we had an outlay of Rs.7,162 crore. Under the
guidance of our beloved Chief Minister, I propose almost a
100 per cent increase leading to an outlay of Rs.14,930
crore.
40. Agriculture remains the lifeline of our economy. It
contributes to our food security and provides livelihood to
a vast majority of our people. Our famous poet, Swabhaba
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Kabi - Gangadhar Meher has glorified agriculture in the
following words.
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With these words, I dedicate this Agriculture Budget
to the growth and development of agriculture and
empowerment of the farming community.
Vande Utkal Janani
Jai Hind
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Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Now I would go to the General Budget.
Shree Jagannath, the presiding deity of Odisha is the
fountainhead of Odia culture. Puri, the abode of Lord
Jagannath, attracts millions of devotees and tourists from
all over the world. Our Government led by Hon’ble Chief
Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has decided to launch a new
programme ABADHA- Augmentation of Basic Amenities &
Development of Heritage & Architecture for holistic
development of Puri and transform it to a World class
heritage city. I propose to provide an initial sum of Rs.100
crore for the scheme in 2017-18.
Highlights of Fiscal Management in the State
2. The State had enacted Odisha Fiscal Responsibility
and Budget Management Act, 2005 during the year
2005-06. Since then, the State has been able to achieve all
the fiscal parameters prescribed in the Act.
3. There is a ten-fold increase in State Plan outlay from
Rs.5,105 crore in 2007-08 to Rs.50,000 crore in 2016-17
budget estimates, over a period of nine years. Similarly,
capital outlay has gone up from Rs.2,843 crore in 2007-08
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to Rs.16,750 crore in 2016-17 budget estimates, which is
4.42 per cent of GSDP. The capital outlay is partly financed
through generation of surplus on revenue account and
partly through public debt. Hence, like the previous year,
we are resorting to market borrowing during 2016-17 for
financing the higher capital outlay within the prudent limit.
4. In terms of the Revised Estimates for 2016-17, there
will be revenue surplus of Rs.7,243 crore and the fiscal
deficit will be at 3.20 per cent of GSDP. The tax to GSDP
ratio is likely to be 6.12 per cent and the year-end debt
stock to GSDP ratio would be 16.45 per cent.
Budget Estimates, 2017-18
5. Total Administrative expenditure is estimated at
Rs.47,465 crore in 2017-18 including provision of Rs.22,000
crore for salaries, Rs.11,313 crore for pension, Rs.5,000 crore
for interest payment and Rs.5,177 crore for maintenance
of capital assets.
6. Total Programme expenditure outlay for the financial
year 2017-18 will be Rs.57,800 crore. This includes an outlay
of Rs.52,800 crore for the Government sector and Rs.5,000
crore for the Public Sector Undertakings.
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7. The outlay for Disaster Response Funds will be
Rs.1,824 crore. Transfers from State will have an outlay of
Rs.4,822 crore.
8. Thus, the Budget Estimates for 2017-18 contains total
outlay for expenditure of Rs.1,06,911 crore. The capital
outlay in 2017-18 is Rs.20,774 crore, which is about 5.04 per
cent of GSDP. In addition the Loans and Advances, grants
for creation of capital assets and other expenditure for
capital formation put together account for Rs.9,023 crore
which is 2.2 per cent of GSDP.
Financing the Annual Budget, 2017-18
9. We propose to finance the outlay for expenditure of
Rs.1,06,911 crore in 2017-18 in the Consolidated Fund
through estimated revenue receipts of Rs.88,932 crore,
recovery of loans and advances of Rs.130 crore and
borrowing and other receipts of Rs.17,849 crore.
10. Total revenue receipts for the year 2017-18 include
State’s share in central taxes for Rs.31,422 crore, State’s
Own tax for Rs.26,800 crore, Own Non-tax revenue of
Rs.9,500 crore and grants from Centre for Rs.21,210 crore.
The Tax/GSDP ratio would be 6.50 per cent in 2017-18.
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Goods and Services Tax (GST)
11. GST is a major joint initiative of Centre and States for
indirect tax reforms. Several State and Central taxes will be
subsumed under the GST. As per the Constitutional
Amendment (101st), GST Council, of which Finance
Ministers of States and UTs with legislature are also
Members, has been deliberating various issues including
Draft Model Laws (SGST, CGST, IGST and GST
Compensation) to be enacted by the Centre and States
over the last 9 meetings. As per the Constitutional
provisions and Draft Compensation law, the States will be
compensated to the extent of any shortfall from the
projected revenue calculated with a growth of 14% per
annum over the base year revenue of 2015-16 for a period
of five years. We are actively participating in the GST
Council meetings with a constructive approach keeping in
view the interest of our State. GST is expected to
commence from 1st July, 2017 provided all necessary
legislations are passed by the Parliament and all State/UT
Legislatures. In the meanwhile, various preparatory
activities such as establishment of GST Network, training of
officers, migration of dealers to GSTN and engagement
with different Stakeholders are being undertaken.
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Focus Areas
12. Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister, our
Government is deeply committed to the rapid and
inclusive development of our State. People, especially
women, members of Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes,
Other Backward classes, Minorities, Differently-abled and
Disadvantaged, are at the core of our development
paradigm. This budget is dedicated for the all round
development of our State and welfare of our people.
Now I proceed to highlight important interventions
for different sectors in this budget.
Education and Skill Development
13. Education and skills are at the core of human
development. These are also the most important enablers
for employment and livelihood.
14. The decision of our beloved Chief Minister to
establish one Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in each Block has
now resulted in the operationalisation of 100 such schools
in the 14 districts of the State. Similarly, the establishment of
3 new universities at Bhubaneswar, Berhampur and
Sambalpur by upgrading the existing autonomous colleges
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including the first Women’s University at Rama Devi
Women’s College, opening of the State Open University at
Sambalpur and eight new Model Degree Colleges in
Educationally Backward Districts of the State will
contribute to making Odisha a knowledge hub of the
country.
15. The State Government is committed to universalise
elementary education and expand secondary education
with a special focus on improving quality of education in
our elementary and secondary schools. I propose to
provide Rs.2,000 crore for Sarba Sikhya Abhiyan, Rs.860
crore for Mid-day Meal Scheme and Rs.706 crore for
Rashtriya Madhyamika Sikshya Abhiyan, all of which will
have a State share of 40 per cent. In addition, Rs.55 crore is
also being provided as cooking cost for the Mid-day
meals.
16. In order to provide free school bags and educational
kit to all children from Class-I to V, free school uniform to all
children from Class-I to VIII and free bicycles to all students
reading in Class-IX of Govt. and Govt. aided schools,
Sanskrit tols and Madrasas, I propose to provide Rs.185
crore under the Gangadhar Meher Sikhya Manakbrudhi
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Yojana (GMSMY). This is our humble tribute to the great
Swabhab Kabi Gangadhar Meher, and will motivate our
children to pursue education with greater fervour.
17. It is proposed to open an additional 60 Adarsh
Vidyalayas in 2017-18. I propose to provide Rs.200 crore for
establishment and running the schools. We propose to set
up a State Level Teacher’s Training Institute for which Rs.5
crore is being provided in 2017-18. The State Institute of
Open Schooling is also proposed with an outlay of Rs.5
crore to further expand the opportunities for education of
our youth. Further, I propose to enhance the grant of Sainik
School at Bhubaneswar from Rs.1.5 crore to Rs.3 crore.
18. The higher secondary (Plus 2) education has now
been shifted from Higher Education to School & Mass
Education. Accordingly, the budget outlays are proposed
to be re-allocated in phases between the two
Departments.
19. Higher Education is an important tool to build a
knowledge society of future. Building up of a sound Higher
Education system will provide opportunity for the youth of
the State to better their career and employment
opportunities.
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20. I propose to provide Rs.181 crore for infrastructure
development of universities, Government Colleges and
Non-Government Aided Colleges. Laptop is being
provided to meritorious students on their completion of
higher secondary education which would help them in
achieving better learning outcomes. I propose to provide
Rs.34 crore for the scheme. The provision for scholarship to
meritorious students is kept at Rs.45 crore. We also propose
to provide Rs.4 crore towards career counselling and
coaching.
21. The Centrally Sponsored Scheme Rashtriya Uchatara
Sikshya Abhiyan (RUSA) aims at improving the overall
quality of State higher education institutions. I propose to
provide Rs.180 crore for the Scheme inclusive of 40 per
cent State share. Additionally, a provision of Rs.83 crore is
provided for the technical education component under
RUSA.
22. We have also sought financial assistance from the
World Bank for strengthening the higher education system
of the State. The project cost is estimated at Rs.1,020 crore.
I propose to provide Rs.110 crore for this purpose in
2017-18.
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23. Our Government is deeply committed to education
and skill development of SCs and STs as an important
ladder for their social upliftment. About 5.47 lakh students
are being provided education, accommodation, food
and other facilities in about 7,237 SC& ST hostels.
24. Apart from Rs.293 crore under Centrally Sponsored
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST students, I propose to
provide an additional Rs.666 crore for scholarships and
stipends under State’s own scheme. A sum of Rs.35 crore is
proposed under ANWESHA, which is a scheme to provide
free quality education inclusive of tuition fees, uniform,
books, transportation, food and accommodation to ST
and SC students in the best English medium schools in
urban areas. Rs.182 crore has been proposed for
construction of hostels for ST girls. Required funds are also
being provided under AKANKSHYA, a scheme which
provides for urban hostel complexes for ST and SC youth to
continue their higher education.
25. We have a mission to provide quality skill training to 8
lakh youth over a period of five years. We have set up
Odisha Skill Development Authority to guide, coordinate,
oversee and implement all skill development programmes
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in the State across Departments to achieve an aspirational
“Skilled-in-Odisha” identity among youth as well as
potential employers. A provision of Rs.100 crore has been
made for the ADB Assisted Odisha Skill Development
Project. A sum of Rs.269 crore is proposed for infrastructure
development of Technological Universities and
Engineering Colleges, Engineering Schools and
Polytechnics and ITIs. A sum of Rs.50 crore will be provided
for Odisha State Self Employment Mission and skill
development of youth through ITIs. Grant-in-aid of Rs.104
crore will also be provided to the Technical Universities and
colleges. Overall, the budget outlay for 2017-18 for Skill
development and Technical Education Department has
been increased by 27.57% over the last year.
I propose the largest outlay of Rs.18,404 crore for
Education and Skills .
Health
26. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister, our State
has achieved significant reduction in infant mortality rate.
As per National Family Health Survey 4, the State has been
able to reduce it from 65 in 2005-06 to 40 in 2015-16. Our
Chief Minister Sri Naveen Patnaik’s initiatives to establish
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seven new government medical colleges in the State;
create additional posts of doctors and paramedics; and
introduce place based incentives for doctors have
resulted in improvements in health services in the State.
27. Mukhya Mantri Swasthya Seva Mission is proposed to
be launched. Interventions such as Public Health
Response, Health Investment Promotion Policy,
Development of Infrastructure of the existing Medical
Colleges and Peripheral Healthcare Institutions and
financial assistance upto Rs.3 lakh to needy and poor
patients to cover the cost of treatment for critical illness
would be taken up under the Mission. You will be happy to
know that, up-gradation of the fire fighting measures and
sanitation facilities in these health institutions will also be
implemented. I propose to provide Rs.345 crore for the
Mission.
28. I propose an outlay of Rs.400 crore for the
establishment of new Medical Colleges which will help
increase the availability of doctors.
29. Strategic interventions like improvement of the
Maternity and Child Healthcare facilities are envisaged
under the programme Sishu O Matru Mrityuhara Sampurna
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Nirakaran Abhiyan (SAMPURNA) with a focus on 15 high
burden Districts for accelerated reduction of Infant
Mortality Rate (IMR) and Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). I
propose to provide Rs.45 crore for the scheme.
30. Medicine is a key component of out-of-pocket
health expenditure. Rising prices of medicines make health
care facilities unaffordable for the poor and under
privileged. We have launched the scheme Niramaya for
free supply of medicines through Odisha State Medical
Corporation to lessen the burden of health expenditure of
patients in the healthcare institutions of the State. I
propose to provide Rs.253 crore for the purpose. Further, I
propose to provide Rs.1,229 crore for National Health
Mission.
31. Employees State Insurance (ESI) Scheme provides
healthcare facilities to about four lakh insured persons. An
outlay of about Rs.64 crore is provided for the ESI scheme
32. We also intend to promote private participation in
health care in 11 backward districts through Health Care
Investment Promotion Policy.
33. You will be happy to know that the total budgetary
allocation for Health and Family Welfare Department has
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been increased to Rs.5,690 crore from Rs.4,772 crore in
2016-17 which represents an increase of about 20 per cent.
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
Adequate and safe drinking water supply is among
the top priorities of our Government.
34. In the Bi-centenary year of Paika Bidroha, we
propose to launch a new scheme Buxi Jagabandhu
Assured Water Supply to Habitations (BASUDHA) as a
befitting tribute to the memory of legendary leader Buxi
Jagabandhu. It will have two components – Buxi
Jagabandhu Saharanchal Paneeya Jala Jogana
Karyakram and Buxi Jagabandhu Gramya Paneeya Jala
Jogana Karyakram for provision of new drinking water
supply facilities. I propose an outlay of Rs.315 crore and
Rs.750 crore for urban water supply and rural water supply
respectively under BASUDHA.
35. In order to resolve the water supply problem in
Berhampur and its adjoining villages, a Mega Water Supply
Project which will supply water from Janivilli Reservoir to
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Berhampur town and 53 villages is being implemented. The
cost estimate of the project is Rs.489 crore.
36. Although the allocation under National Rural Drinking
Water Programme (NRDWP) has remained static for the
last few years, we have tried to increase budgetary
allocation from our own resources. It is proposed to
provide Rs.300 crore on an equal sharing basis between
Centre and the State under National Rural Drinking Water
Programme.
37. We are also giving top priority for operations and
maintenance of drinking water supply systems. Panchayats
and municipalities receive 14th Finance Commission and 4th
State Finance Commission recommended grants of which
at least 30 per cent are required to be spent on supply of
drinking water. As per the directions of Hon’ble Chief
Minister, Panchayati Raj and Housing & Urban
Development Departments shall ensure that the
responsibility of operations and maintenance is properly
discharged by the local bodies. Over and above, I
propose to provide about Rs.250 crore towards operation
and maintenance of large water supply systems.
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38. I also propose to provide about Rs.1000 crore for the
rural component and Rs.188 crore for the urban
component of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Housing
39. It was Biju Babu’s vision that every household should
have a decent roof. Carrying this vision further, under the
leadership of our beloved Chief Minister, 10 lakh kutcha
houses in the rural areas have already been converted
into pucca houses during the last two years under Biju
Pucca Ghar and other rural housing schemes thereby
making Odisha a pioneering State in rural housing. Shelter
security to more than 15 lakh households of rural Odisha is
to be provided by 2019 thereby moving towards achieving
one of the major commitments of the Government. We
propose to provide Rs.3,100 crore through convergence of
PMAY Gramin and Biju Pucca Ghar.
40. We have launched Odisha Urban Housing Mission-
AWAAS in October, 2015 in convergence with PMAY. We
have commenced distribution of work orders to the
beneficiaries under the scheme in December, 2016. We
propose to provide Rs.200 crore for construction of 20,000
dwelling units under beneficiary led construction and
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30,000 units under affordable housing and slum
development components.
We will thus provide Rs.3,300 crore for housing sector.
Women and Child Development
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
41. MAMATA, an innovative conditional cash transfer
scheme for pregnant and nursing mothers has now
covered more than 25 lakh women and more than 1100
crores of rupees released to the bank accounts of the
beneficiaries. This intervention had a major role in the
reduction of IMR & MMR in the State.
42. It is a matter of satisfaction that our successful
scheme MAMATA has been replicated by Government of
India as a National Programme as Maternity Benefit
Programme. I propose to provide Rs.378 crore for Maternity
Benefit Programme-MAMATA in the sharing ratio of 60:40
between the Centre and the State.
43. Integrated Child Development Scheme is being
implemented with the objective of improving nutritional
and health status of children below the age of 6 years as
well as pregnant and lactating mothers. We propose to
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provide Rs.2,026 crore for the scheme which is being
financed by the Centre and the State in the ratio of 60:40.
About Rs.62 crore will be provided for Integrated Child
Protection Scheme (ICPS) and Rs.84 crore would be
provided for Scheme for Empowerment of Adolescent Girls
(SABALA).
44. We are also providing additional State support for
implementation of ICDS for which a provision of Rs.100
crore is being made. We also propose to provide uniform
for children undergoing Pre-school education under the
new Scheme Malatidevi Prak Vidyalaya Paridhan Yojana
for which a provision of Rs.34 crore is being made. I
propose to provide Rs.90 crore under the new scheme
Mukhyamantri Mahila Sashaktikarana Yojana towards
financial assistance to Women Self Help Groups and their
federations under Mission Shakti. A sum of Rs.70 crore will
be provided for providing hot cooked meals to all
pregnant and lactating women in lieu of Take Home
Ration and an additional meal to those diagnosed as high
risk pregnant women. We propose to provide Rs.10 crore
for construction of working women’s hostel. Provision of
Rs.1 crore will be made for Biju Kanya Ratna Yojana to
address declining child sex ratio and about Rs.3 crore will
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be provided for Biju Sishu Surakshya Yojana which aims at
providing protection and safety net to children especially
those whose parents are affected with HIV- AIDS.
Development of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Castes & Minorities
45. Protection and economic empowerment of
scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, other backward
castes and minorities are important cornerstones of our
public policy.
46. Under the Special Central Assistance for the
Scheduled Castes Component, a provision of Rs.83 crore
will be made. Besides, provision of Rs.220 crore will be
made under the scheme for Development of Scheduled
Castes. We propose to provide around Rs.10 crore under
Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana.
47. Government of India provides grant under the first
proviso to Article 275(1) of the Constitution to meet the
cost of schemes for the welfare of the scheduled tribes in
the State. A sum of Rs.163 crore will be provided for the
purpose. Besides, about Rs.140 crore will be provided
under the grants from Government of India under the
scheme Tribal Sub-plan.
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48. A sum of Rs.34 crore will be provided for the OTELP
Plus Programme and Rs.50 crore will be provided under
the Externally Aided Project Odisha PVTGs Empowerment
and Livelihood Improvement Programme (OPELIP) for
employment and income generating activities for the
tribal population on a sustainable basis.
49. Development of SCs and STs is an integral part of
almost all the Schemes of different Departments,
especially those relating to education, health, rural
employment and livelihoods, skill development, housing
and electrification. Overall, a sum of Rs.11,965 crore under
Tribal Sub Component and Rs.8,116 crore under the SC Sub
Component is proposed in 2017-18 totalling to Rs.20,081
crore.
50. Important programmes for Minorities include Multi-
purpose Community-cum Cultural Centres and
Construction of Hostels for Minority Students.
Social Security and Development & Empowerment of Differently- abled
51. The society should enable all including the
disadvantaged and vulnerable sections to realise their full
potential and live with dignity.
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52. The National Social Assistance Programme for Old
Age, Widow and Disability Pensions and other benefits is
being implemented on cost sharing basis. I propose to
provide Rs.977 crore for this purpose. We are also providing
pension to additional beneficiaries from our own resources
under the Madhubabu Pension Yojana on the same scale
for which I propose to provide Rs.840 crore.
53. I propose to provide about Rs.73 crore for Welfare of
Persons with Disability (PwD) which includes Rs.30 crore
under Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakhyama Samarthya Abhiyan for
identification, certification and distribution of aids and
appliances through single-window camps; Rs.10 crore for
their rehabilitation; and Rs.8 crore for hostel facilities to
disabled girl students pursuing higher education. Under
the Centrally Sponsored Scheme National Programme for
Persons with Disability, a provision of Rs.20 crore has been
made.
54. Keeping in view the growing need to establish Home
for the Aged in different districts, I propose a provision of
around Rs.31 crore for such Homes. Additionally, Rs.2.5
crore has been provided for programmes and activities for
senior citizens. Provisions have also been made for
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transgender and other vulnerable groups. A sum of Rs.5
crore has been provided for rehabilitation of the
de-addicts.
55. An amount of Rs.1 crore is proposed to be provided
towards Welfare Schemes of unorganized workers under
Social Security Act. Further, Rs.8 crore is provided for
rescue and rehabilitation of exploited migrant workers.
Food Security & Procurement
56. National Food Security Act (NFSA) has converted the
existing food security programmes into a legal entitlement.
The State Government has decided to continue supply of
Food Grains (Rice/Wheat) at a subsidised rate of Re.1/- per
kg to each Priority House Hold (PHH) beneficiary and other
beneficiaries like SC/ST Hostel Boarders. I propose to
provide Rs.880 crore for the purpose. Further, I would like to
commit that as per the direction of our beloved Chief
Minister, every eligible family/individual would be covered
under the NFSA and if that entails funds from State, we
would provide for the same.
57. A provision of about Rs.29 crore is made for fair price
shop automation to ensure complete transparency in the
distribution of entitlements to the deserving families. As a
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part of this measure, it has been decided to introduce
Point of Sale devices in almost all Fair Price Shops by June,
2017. A sum of Rs.7 crore has been provided for Digitisation
of Ration Cards.
58. The State Government have formulated a
comprehensive procurement policy for procurement of
khariff as well as rabi paddy through Primary Agricultural
Cooperative Societies through creation of a reliable
database of farmers and a web-based application which
has been implemented in all paddy procuring blocks.
Rural employment, livelihoods and basic services
59. Livelihood security with 100 days of guaranteed
wage employment to the people of rural areas is the
mandate of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Act. The labour component of the scheme is
directly paid to the wage earners through Direct Benefit
Transfer. The material component is shared between the
Centre and the State in the ratio of 75:25 for which we
propose to provide Rs.1000 crore. The labour component
of the scheme will be leveraged for taking up
developmental activities like plantation, construction of
anganwadi centres, rural housing, improvement of canal
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system and farm ponds etc. During the financial year
2016-17 nearly Rs.2,030 crore has been earmarked for
convergence from MGNREGS. It is proposed to be suitably
augmented in 2017-18. In order to provide assured wage
employment to the rural population, we propose to create
a Corpus Fund of Rs.300 crore to facilitate timely payment
of wages under MGNREGA pending receipt of Central
Assistance for the wage component. This is a pioneering
step by our State Government towards ensuring timely
payment of wages.
60. The National Rural Livelihood Mission has been
launched to increase the household income through
sustainable livelihood enhancement and improved access
to financial services. We propose to provide Rs.357 crore
for the scheme which is to be shared between the Centre
and the State in 60:40 ratio. A sum of Rs.100 crore will be
provided for the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee RURBAN
Mission which aims at providing urban amenities in rural
areas. The scheme is being equally shared by the Centre
and the State.
61. Gopabandhu Gramin Yojana is being implemented
in all the Districts of the State to provide basic infrastructure
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like Bijli, Sadak and Pani. An outlay of Rs.300 crore will be
provided for the scheme.
62. Transfer from State to the Panchayati Raj Institutions,
the third tier of Government is based on the
recommendations of 14th Finance Commission and the 4th
State Finance Commission. We propose to transfer about
Rs.1,725 crore on the basis of the recommendations of 14th
Finance Commission and around Rs.1,629 crore on the
recommendations of the 4th State Finance Commission, to
the Panchayati Raj Institutions of the State. It will enable
them to provide basic services to the rural population.
Urban Development
63. Urbanisation is an important determinant of
economic growth and poverty reduction. In recognition of
the need for improvement of urban infrastructure, a new
scheme Urban Transformation Initiative (UNNATI) is
proposed to focus on improvement of urban roads and
provision of civic amenities. I propose to provide about
Rs.294 crore for the scheme.
64. Transfer from State to the Local Bodies, the third tier
of Government constitutes the fourth segment of our
budget. Based on the recommendations of 14th Finance
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Commission and the 4th State Finance Commission, Rs.351
crore and Rs.1,117 crore respectively will be transferred to
the Urban Local Bodies of the State. It will enable them to
provide basic civic services to the urban population.
65. Bhubaneswar and Rourkela have been included in
the “Smart Cities Mission” to provide core infrastructure,
decent quality of life, clean & sustainable environment
and smart solutions for civic services. I propose to provide
Rs.392 crore for the Smart Cities Mission.
66. The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
Transformation (AMRUT) aims at providing basic services
and amenities in cities to improve the quality of urban life.
Nine urban agglomerations of our State are included in the
scheme. I propose to provide Rs.215 crore for this scheme
and Rs.43 crore for National Urban Livelihood Mission.
67. There is need for public transport system to reduce
congestion in urban roads and arrest air population. We
propose to provide Rs.17 crore for urban road transport
facilities.
68. External assistance is proposed to be availed from
Japan Internal Co-operation Agency (JICA) for
improvement of sewerage system in Bhubaneswar and
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Cuttack. I propose to provide Rs.400 crore for the project.
Assistance from KfW, Germany would be obtained and
channelized through Odisha Urban Infrastructure
Development Fund for implementation of urban
infrastructure projects with private participation. I propose
to provide Rs.120 crore for the scheme.
69. The outlay for Housing and Urban Development
Department has been stepped up to Rs.4,478 crore from
Rs.3,357 crore in 2016-17, which is an increase of more than
33 per cent.
ENERGY
70. Under the leadership of our Hon’ble Chief Minister
Shri Naveen Patnaik, we are committed to provide
electricity to all in the next two years. A comprehensive
strategy has been developed by the Government to
strengthen the generation, transmission and distribution
infrastructure in the State. The consumer base has
increased from 16 lakh in the year 2000 to 64 lakh during
2016.
71. Till 31st March, 2014 there were only 600 sub-stations
of 33x11 KV capacity in the State. Now in order to provide
24x7 electricity supply with proper voltage, the State
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Government have initiated Odisha Distribution System
Strengthening Programme (ODSSP) under which 500 new
33x11 sub-stations will be added by 2018. I propose to
make a provision of Rs.511crore.
72. In order to ensure Electricity to all, a sum of Rs.385
crore is proposed under Biju Gram Jyoti Yojana and the
State share of Centrally Sponsored Schemes of DDUGJY
and RGGVY. The Central share of CSS will be directly
released to the implementing agencies.
73. State Capital Region Improvement of Power System
(SCRIPS) is under implementation for Bhubaneswar and
Cuttack Urban Complex with an objective to provide 24X7
uninterrupted stable power supply. I propose a sum of
Rs.150 crore for this purpose.
74. In order to improve the distribution infrastructure and
reduce AT&C loss in urban areas, Rs.105 crore is proposed
under R-APDRP programme. Under Integrated Power
Development Scheme (IPDS), Rs.100 crore will be
provided in 2017-18 for strengthening the Sub-
Transmission and Distribution Network.
75. It is also proposed to provide Rs.189 crore as Equity
Support to PSUs for various projects; Rs.40 crore for Radial
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to Ring Conversion Project and Rs.50 crore for Disaster
Resilient Power System. Considering the importance of
green energy, Government has recently announced
Odisha Renewable Energy Policy and establishment of
Odisha Renewable Energy Development Fund. I propose to
provide Rs.50 crore for the purpose.
Roads, Railways and Transport
76. Road connectivity is a key determinant of growth
and development. I propose to provide a sum of Rs.3,278
crore to Public Works Department for improvement of 1310
Kms of roads and construction of 37 bridges including
completion of major bridges at Gurupriya, Ib, Nelson
Mandela Chitei and Kushabhadra and 3 Railway Over
Bridges. This includes Rs.500 crore for Double Lanning of
State Highways under State Highway Development
Programme (SHDP); Rs.120 crore for road Projects under
PPP mode; Rs.20 crore for LWE affected areas; Rs.180 crore
for Biju Expressway to improve connectivity in Western
Odisha and KBK districts; Rs.505 crore for Central Road
Fund projects; Rs.30.00 crore for Biju KBK Yojana
respectively. A provision of Rs.858 crore has also been
made for maintenance.
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77. For rural roads, I propose a sum of Rs.2,300 crore
under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) for
construction of 5000 Kms of roads. To ensure connectivity
to the habitations which are not eligible under PMGSY, a
sum of Rs.395 crore will be provided under Mukhya Mantri
Sadak Yojana. For completion of 150 nos. of bridges,
Rs.500 crore has been proposed under Biju Setu Yojana.
Rs.125 crore has been provided for improvement of 78
arterial roads covering 233 km to provide connectivity to
unconnected habitations in KBK districts. Under Biju KBK
Yojana, Rs.45 crore will be provided for construction of 260
km of Rural roads. In addition, Rs.370 crore will be
earmarked for periodical maintenance of Roads
constructed under PMGSY.
78. A new Scheme Connecting Unconnected Villages is
proposed with an initial budget provision of Rs.50 crore to
provide road connectivity to 142 remotest and
inaccessible villages of 17 Left Wing Extremist (LWE)
affected districts. This scheme will be implemented by
Panchayati Raj Department. In addition, construction of
concrete roads in villages will also continue under
Gopabandhu Grameen Yojana and urban roads will be
taken up under UNNATI through Housing & Urban
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Development Department. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
will also take up local road projects as per the need from
the Finance Commission grants.
79. As regards the rail connectivity, Rs.160 crore is
proposed for development of Railway Projects such as
Khurda-Bolangir Link, Nabarangpur-Jeypore-Malkangiri Link
and modernization of Bhubaneswar Railway Station.
Government has also decided to infuse 26% equity in
commercially viable railway projects in the state to give a
boost to the completion of projects of strategic
importance through SPVs. Over the last three years, Rs.252
crore has been provided. A sum of Rs.75 crore has been
proposed for this purpose.
80. To enhance air connectivity, a sum of Rs.40 crore is
provided for construction of air strips. A new scheme,
Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)-UDAN has been
formulated by Government of India to connect the small
towns of the States through eight Airstrips/Airports by way
of e-bidding process. MoU will be signed with Government
of India and AAI under RCS-UDAN Scheme.
81. Modernisation of regulatory infrastructure of Transport
Department is an important priority and Rs.30 crore has
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been provided for this purpose. Required funds have also
been provided for Bus terminal scheme, Biju Gaon Gadi
Yojana as well as Road Safety activities.
Internal Security and Administration of Justice
82. A sum of Rs.4,682 crore has been provided for
internal security and administration of Justice, which
includes Rs.300 crore for construction of buildings for
courts, police, fire services and jails as well as equipment.
Rs.2 crore has also been provided for digitization of Court
records. Hon’ble Members will be happy to know that land
has been allotted by the State Government of Karnataka
for Odisha Bhawan at Bengaluru and construction will be
taken up soon.
Handloom, Handicrafts and Industries
83. Given the availability of skills of our weavers and
artisans and the potential to generate employment, I
propose an outlay of Rs.202 crore for Handloom,
handicrafts, sericulture and textile sector. The main thrust
will be to improve designs, enhance productivity, assist
with marketing support and credit linkage, build capacity
of weavers and artisans and provide social security.
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84. A new Scheme called Baristha Bunakar Sahayata
Yojana has been formulated with provision of Rs.5 crore for
rewarding the weavers of the state for their uninterrupted
services rendered in keeping the heritage of art & craft of
Odisha alive. There is provision for assisting each weaver at
the rate of Rs.500/- per month after attaining 60 years of
age and at the rate of Rs.700/- per month after attaining
80 years of age directly to their bank accounts.
85. More than 3000 youth have been given Skill
Development Training with placement of around 2000
youth in different Textile & related Industries in the country.
The Odisha Apparel Policy has been launched recently
and a number of investment proposals are going to be
grounded during 2017-18. The State Craft Museum at
Bhubaneswar will be made functional.
86. A sum of Rs.149 crore is provided for Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprise sector, which has been contributing
significantly to the economy of the State. This is an
increase of 34 per cent over the current year. Two new
policies- Odisha Food Processing Policy and MSME Policy
have been recently launched. Adequate provision has
been made for financial assistance due to the units set up
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in pursuance of these policies. A sum of Rs.5 crore is also
provided for support under Odisha Start-up Policy.
87. The outlay for Industries Department is proposed to
be increased substantially to Rs.260 crore against Rs.93
crore provided during current year, mainly towards
pending benefits under IPR. The Government has taken
several proactive initiatives to create a vibrant industrial
sector with the enactment of important policies such as
Industrial Policy Resolution-2015 with a conducive Single
Window Clearance and facilitation mechanism. Make-in-
Odisha Conclave met with an enthusiastic response. To
promote ease of doing business, a number of measures
have been taken and more such measures are in the
pipeline. It is proposed to provide Rs.20 crore under
Industrial Infrastructure Development Fund (IIDF) to ensure
that quality external infrastructure is provided to industrial
clusters.
88. For the mining sector, I propose to provide about
Rs.18 crore for Integrated Mines, Mineral & Management
System (i3MS) and another Rs.18 crore for Mineral
Exploration & Auction.
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Forest & Environment
89. In order to mitigate adverse effects of deforestation,
mining and industrial activities, afforestation and
improvement of wildlife habitat will be taken up on a
convergence mode. Odisha has about Rs.6,000 crore in
the State CAMPA Fund, which is the highest in the country.
About 10% of this amount will be utilized every year. About
Rs.560 crore is programmed to be spent under CAMPA for
afforestation and wildlife activities and Rs.250 crore is
expected to be utilized under MGNREGA for afforestation.
Besides, Rs.42 crore is provided in the Budget 2017-18 for
the Scheme Increasing Green cover in State for
afforestation and maintenance of plantation and Rs.79
crore is proposed for implementation of an Externally
Aided Loan Assistance Project of JICA known as Odisha
Forestry Sector Development Project Phase-II. A sum of
Rs.30 crore is proposed for Wildlife Protection and
Conservation measures including Elephant Corridor.
90. Emphasis will be made on bringing more and more
forest area under Joint Forest Management providing
livelihood support for having active participation of forest
fringed villagers through Ama Jungle Yojana Scheme for
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which Rs.10 crore is proposed. The Consolidation and Eco-
restoration work in Chilika Lagoon and development of
Eco-tourism will be the other major priorities.
Tourism Development
91. The State Government have formulated Tourism
Policy, 2016 to strengthen Tourism Potential of Odisha;
attract investors; increase private sector participation;
augment tourism infrastructure and improve marketing and
promotion of Odisha Tourism with focus on Eco-Tourism and
Buddhist Tourism. An outlay of Rs.293 crore has been
provided for overall development of Tourism sector, which
includes provision of Rs.86 crore for Development and
Management of Tourist Infrastructure, Rs.55 crore for
tourism promotion and Rs.6.50 crore for Baristha Nagarika
Tirtha Yatra Yojana. A Sand Art Museum will be established
at Puri as a part of tourist infrastructure. A Memorandum of
Agreement has been signed by the State Government
and M/s Air Asia Berhad for direct international flight from
Bhubaneswar to Kuala Lumpur. It is expected that, the first
flight will start in the last week of April 2017. It will provide a
big boost to tourists from South East Asian countries.
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Culture and Heritage
92. Odisha is known all over for its rich cultural heritage
with its historical monuments, sculpture, archaeological
sites, tribal and traditional arts, which attracts tourists,
scholars and researchers to unravel the threads of Odishan
culture. The State Government are taking various measures
to promote protect and conserve the ancient, classical
and folk culture of the State.
93. In order to provide a platform for promotion of all
kinds of art and artists, Kalamandal will be set up on a six
acre land at Bhubaneswar. To start with, an amount of
Rs.10 crore has been placed with IDCO for construction of
Kalamandal. It is proposed to provide Rs.5 crore for
development and renovation of auditorium and
Kalamandaps. The MoU to establish AdikabiSarala Das
Chair of Odia Studies in the Centre of Indian Languages,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi has been signed. It
is proposed for establishment of two other chairs in the
University of Hyderabad in the name of Bhakta Kabi
Madhusudan Rao and Central University of Gujarat in the
name of Kuntala Kumari Sabat. It is proposed to provide
about Rs.8 crore for the purpose. Grant-in-aid of Rs.20 lakh
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will be provided for Dasarathi Pattnaik Library in the District
of Nayagarh for protection and preservation of
documents.
Sports and Youth Services
94. Sports persons of Odisha have excelled in National
and International level and brought laurels for the Country
and the State. We attach great importance to promotion
of sports activities and development of sports
infrastructure. In order to nurture young talents and
promote excellence, different sports academies are being
established and sports infrastructure facilities, expanded.
The outlays for the Sports and Youth Services Department
has been enhanced from Rs.86 crore in 2016-17 to Rs.149
crore in 2017-18, an increase of about 75 per cent. A new
initiative, Sports with Aim for International Acclaim –
SWARNA will be taken up with an initial outlay of Rs.96
crore covering development and management of sports
infrastructure at the grassroot level. Sports tournament for
schools, including special tournament for Tribal children,
will be conducted in convergence with School and Mass
Education Department. A provision of Rs.3 crore has been
made for Integrated Youth Development Programme.
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Science & Technology
95. With the firm belief that Science & Technology would
help spur economic growth, an outlay of Rs.62 crore has
been provided in 2017-18 BE, out of which Rs.20 crore is for
Roof Top Solar Power Plants in Government buildings and
for establishment of Solar Power based Drinking Water
Projects. Other programmes include development of bio
technology laboratories, construction of Green buildings,
establishment of Planetarium, and imparting education by
transmitting live TV programmes to Secondary School
students.
Electronic & Information Technology
96. Information Technology is a necessary tool for
modern governance. An outlay of Rs.120 crore has been
proposed in 2017-18, of which Rs.24 crore and Rs.16 crore
will be for State Wide Area Network (SWAN) and the State
Data Centre respectively. Besides, a provision of Rs.15 crore
has been made for establishment of Software Technology
Park of India and Rs.6 crore for development of
Infocity-II-IT-SEZ.
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Disaster Management
97. Odisha is prone to disasters and over time, we have
improved our disaster management capabilities for which
we are well recognized within the country and outside. To
ensure focussed attention to our disaster mitigation, relief
and management, it has been decided to create a
separate Demand for Grant No. 42 under Revenue and
Disaster Management Department. I propose to provide
Rs.2,464 crore for Disaster Management including Rs.8,24
crore under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and
Rs.1,000 crore under National Disaster Response Fund
(NDRF) respectively. A sum of Rs.250 crore is provided for
World Bank assisted Odisha Disaster Recovery Project
(ODRP) for reconstruction of damaged houses and allied
infrastructure such as, internal roads, water supply,
sanitation, etc. in Ganjam, Puri and Khurda Districts.
Rs.387 crore has been provided for National Cyclone Risk
Mitigation Programme (NCRMP).
Land Administration
98. A sum of Rs.1,017 crore has been provided for
Revenue Administration, Survey Settlement and
Consolidation operations and Registration. This includes
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Construction of Buildings, Digitisation of Land Records,
Computerization of Registration Offices and Protection of
Government Land.
Planning and Convergence
99. I propose an overall outlay of Rs.757 crore in 2017-18
for Planning & Convergence Department. An outlay of
Rs.147 crore is being provided towards MLALAD Fund;
Rs.250 crore is provided under Biju KBK Yojana for effective
implementation of Bijli, Sadak and Pani projects in KBK
Districts; and Rs.100 crore is proposed for Special
Development Programme in the Districts. In order to
remove regional imbalance a sum of Rs.80 crore is
proposed towards Grants to Western Odisha Development
Council. Under the State PPP policy Rs.60 crore is proposed
for State Viability Gap Fund with a view to encourage
participation of private partners in Infrastructure
Development. Further, Rs.42 crore is being proposed for
Critical Gap Fund to address local needs in critical sectors
at the district level. An amount of Rs.40 crore is provided
under Special Problem Fund to take up small and essential
projects in a locality having urgent need and Rs.29 crore is
provided for Biju Kandhamala O Gajapati Yojana.
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100. Substantial funds are available as extra budgetary
resources outside the consolidated fund of the State,
which can be accessed for different developmental
activities through convergence to prevent overlapping
and achieve optimum utilisation of resources.
Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and
Planning Authority (CAMPA) Fund (Forest and Environment
Department), Odisha Mineral Bearing Area Development
Corporation (OMBADC) Fund (Forest and Environment
Department), District Mineral Fund (DMF) (Steel & Mines
Department), Odisha State Agricultural Marketing Board
(OSAM Board) Fund (Co-operation Department), Building
& Other Construction Workers Welfare Board Fund (Labour
and Employees’ State Insurance Department) are some of
the sources.
Reform Initiatives
101. We have undertaken many initiatives to promote
efficiency and effectiveness of public expenditure. We
intend to continue this momentum. I would like to highlight
some proposed reform initiatives:
(a) Outcome Budget - After the budget is passed by the
House, each Department will be asked to prepare an
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outcome budget linking outcomes with budgetary outlays.
Such outcome budgets are being prepared currently by
13 Departments. This requirement will be extended to all
Departments this year.
(b) Restructuring of Directorates of Small Savings and
Institutional Finance – To bring focus on financial inclusion,
these two Directorates will be merged and restructured.
(c) Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS 2.0)-
Odisha’s IFMS has won laurels at the national level for
automation of treasuries and for electronic receipts and
disbursements. This system will be further upgraded so that
the entire chain of financial transaction from Drawing and
Disbursing Officer to AG becomes digital and paperless
with the implementation of E-Praman and E-Signature.
Integration with PFMS will be further strengthened.
(d) Digital Payment - All Government Offices and
agencies will be enabled to receive digital payments of all
kinds including net banking, debit and credit cards and
Aadhaar-based payment.
(e) Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Portal - Odisha is already
a leading State in DBT transactions including scholarships,
Kendu leaf and procurement payment, agriculture
subsidies etc. The DBT will be further extended to other
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areas to prevent leakages and assure timely payments. A
DBT portal will be launched to provide a holistic view
across Departments.
(f) Service Costing and benchmarking - With the
abolition of plan and non-plan distinction, it is proposed to
take up service costing and benchmarking linked to
budgeting with the assistance of different academic and
other professional agencies in selected public services.
(g) Evaluation, Performance Audit and Value of Money -
To improve outcome delivery and design of programmes,
a structured approach will be taken up through evaluation
and performance audit.
Conclusion
We face a number of development challenges.
However, our Government under the visionary leadership
of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Naveen Patnaik has a firm
resolve to meet these challenges for the development,
prosperity and welfare of our people. I hope that this
budget is a reflection of our resolve. With this hope, I
commend this budget to this August House.
Vande Utkal Janani
Jai Hind