From Odisha to the World Stage : Shaktikanta Das & PK Mishra Make Odias Proud

New Delhi : When India speaks on the global stage, Odisha too has a voice in the room. At the recently concluded BRICS Summit, two distinguished sons of Odisha Shaktikanta Das and Dr Pramod Kumar Mishra (PK Mishra) were seen playing prominent roles around Prime Minister Narendra Modi, creating a proud moment for millions of Odias.

In a summit that brought together world leaders, major geopolitical discussions and crucial conversations on the future of the global economy, the presence of these two Odisha-born professionals near the Prime Minister highlighted the significant contribution of Odias to India’s highest levels of governance and policymaking.

Dr PK Mishra, the Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary, has been a key figure in the functioning of the Prime Minister’s Office and in coordinating important aspects of the government’s administrative machinery, while Shaktikanta Das, who serves as the Prime Minister’s Chief Adviser, brings extensive experience in economic policy, governance and international affairs.

Their presence during major BRICS engagements has drawn attention not merely because of their positions, but because of the journey that brought them from Odisha to the very centre of India’s national decision-making. For many in Odisha, their story is a reminder that success does not always come with loud announcements or flamboyant displays; sometimes, it is built quietly through discipline, knowledge, experience and years of dedicated service.

At a global platform where India’s economic strength, strategic interests and international partnerships were being discussed, two professionals with roots in Odisha stood alongside the country’s Prime Minister an image that has resonated strongly across the state.

Their careers also reflect the growing presence of Odias in important national institutions, where their expertise and administrative experience contribute to shaping policies that have implications far beyond Odisha. From the soil of Odisha to the centre of New Delhi’s power corridors, Shaktikanta Das and PK Mishra have become symbols of quiet achievement and public service.

For a state known for its simplicity, resilience and rich intellectual tradition, their prominence at a major international summit is more than just a photograph it is a moment of pride. Odisha may often speak softly, but when its people rise to positions of national responsibility, their work can create an impact far beyond the state’s borders.

The BRICS spotlight has once again offered a glimpse of that silent strength of Odisha two Odias standing at the heart of India’s global engagement, carrying with them a legacy of professionalism, dedication and service to the nation.