Bhubaneswar,19/01/2026: The Odisha government, led by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, will host a grand three-day Matsya-Pranee Samavesh Odisha (MPSO-2026) conclave in Bhubaneswar beginning from January 21 onwards, with the objective of strengthening rural livelihoods by bringing prosperity to the farming community across the state. Over 8,000 farmers are likely to attend the conclave. As per official sources, farmers, entrepreneurs and WSHG members, from each block of the state are expected to attend the three-day event on different days. Similarly, around 348 farmers, with six from each sub-division, and entrepreneurs will be awarded as ‘Champions’ for their exemplary achievements in fish and livestock farming.
While briefing mediapersons here on Monday, Odisha’s Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Gokulananda Mallik said that this conclave would become a grand platform of awareness and prosperity for fish and livestock farmers. He also shared information on the steps being taken to make Odisha self-reliant in the production of milk, meat, eggs, and fish. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will inaugurate MPSO-2026, with the theme ‘Innovative interventions in Fisheries and Livestock for Vikashit Odisha.’ This event will be held at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar between January 21-23. The valedictory session will be graced by the Governor of Odisha Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati.


