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A state known for its heritage, culture and disaster management, and as an emerging hub of scholarship and research, Odisha is making its mark. This special issue captures the aspirations of and challenges for the eastern Indian state in becoming the next national science hub.
Odisha’s 2018 biotech policy has been a catalyst for a start-up culture embracing transformative opportunites in everything from smart farming to health interventions.
Intense cyclones, severe heat waves, droughts, floods, and storms are part of life in Odisha, but more robust systems and advanced technologies are improving outcomes.