Leading from the Margins: Lived Experiences of Female Presidents in Farmers’ Associations

This paper examines the development priorities outlined in Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047 by assessing the alignment between long-term development aspirations and the state’s existing socio-economic and institutional conditions. Long-term vision documents have increasingly become important tools for strategic planning in emerging economies, yet questions often remain regarding the coherence between ambitious policy targets and implementation capacity. Using qualitative document analysis complemented by descriptive content metrics and an indicator-based assessment, the study analyses policy priorities across key sectors including economic growth, infrastructure, human development, governance, and institutional capacity. The analysis is conceptually informed by State Capacity and Institutional Theory, which provide a framework for understanding how institutional capability, administrative coordination, and governance structures influence long-term development outcomes. The study evaluates sectoral priorities and policy targets through a structured assessment of existing socio-economic indicators, institutional conditions, and policy commitments reflected in official documents and secondary data sources. The findings suggest that Odisha Vision 2036 and 2047 presents a coherent and forward-looking development framework that aligns with the state’s broader economic and social transformation goals. At the same time, the documentary and indicator-based appraisal highlights areas where strengthening institutional capacity, inter-departmental coordination, monitoring systems, and resource mobilization may support effective policy implementation. Rather than making direct empirical claims about implementation outcomes, the study offers a structured documentary appraisal of policy coherence, sectoral emphasis, and indicative implementation considerations. The paper contributes to the growing literature on long-term development planning and provides constructive insights that may assist policymakers in refining implementation strategies and strengthening institutional readiness for achieving Odisha’s long-term development vision.