Mr. Rajesh Mahapatra has twenty-five years of experienced professional as a business journalist, political analyst, public policy expert, newsroom leader, and editor. He is presently working as a columnist and commentator seeking to contribute to and shape public policy debates in Odisha and India. His journey for early years of journalism, he covered India’s economic transformation for international publications such as the Associated Press and Bridge News, before an extended stint at Hindustan Times, where he drove organizational change and digital innovation. He recently founded Odisha Alochana Chakra, which is fast emerging as a go-to forum for a meaningful dialogue on Odisha’s future.
