UoH Professor Srijit Mishra appointed member of Odisha CM’s Economic Advisory Council
Hyderabad, Nov 11 (TNT): University of Hyderabad (UoH) Professor Srijit Mishra has been appointed as an expert member of the Chief Minister’s Economic Advisory Council of the Government of Odisha.
The Odisha Finance Department issued a notification constituting the Council on September 25, 2026, which was published in the Odisha Gazette Extraordinary recently.
The seven-member expert panel, which includes Prof Mishra, also comprises two ex-officio administrative members, a Member-Secretary and a Convenor.
The expert members will serve a two-year term, the University said in release on Wednesday.
The Council has been constituted to strengthen evidence-based policymaking, promote fiscal prudence and provide strategic guidance for Odisha’s long-term economic development.
It will contribute to the State government’s vision of transforming Odisha into ‘Samruddha Odisha’ by 2036 and ‘Viksit Odisha’ by 2047.
Expressing gratitude for his appointment, Prof Mishra said he was honoured by the opportunity to contribute to the State’s development and thanked the Odisha government for entrusting him with the responsibility.
He also acknowledged the University of Hyderabad for fostering an environment that promotes collaboration between academic research and public policy.
The Vice-Chancellor and the university fraternity congratulated Prof Mishra on his appointment, describing it as recognition of the institution’s academic expertise and contribution to policymaking.
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