Dikhyaa Mohanty 
At the Lok Seba Bhavan, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo received a visit from a World Bank mission. The geographical position, climate, soil protection, and climate-friendly organic farming of Odisha were highly praised by the World Bank delegation, which included Priti Kumar, SC Rajsekhar, M Venkat Raman, and Manbinder M. The team also commended Odisha for excavating ponds as part of the REWRD program during the conversation.
The World Bank has prioritized Odisha’s agricultural sector in the past, and this partnership will continue in the future. The agricultural sector in Odisha will continue to be strengthened in the future by the state’s traditional farming practices and seed conservation. A growing number of women are being encouraged by the delegation to pursue careers in agriculture. Nikhil, Director of Horticulture and Soil Conservation.
