EFFECT OF COVID-19 TO TRACKING THE POVERTY ERADICATION OF SDGs IN ODISHA

The COVID-19 pandemic has created previously unheard-of difficulties for the entire world, affecting social progress and economic stability among other aspects of life. The purpose of this paper is to provide insights into how the pandemic has affected Odisha's efforts to eradicate poverty as they relate to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework. The main aim of the study is to examine the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target-wise budget allocation Across the Goal. 1 to eradicate extreme poverty in 2030. This study examines at the relationship between COVID-19 and the progress made in reaching SDG targets related to eradicating poverty, with an emphasis on Odisha, a state with high rates of poverty and continuing SDGs initiatives. The present study found that the Goal 4 on Quality education has the highest allocation share and constitutes14.35%of the total budget followed by Goal 10 on reducing inequalities. Transfers from the State also have a significant contribution of 13.26% for the achievement of the goal objectives. It aims to identify potential strategies and interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of the pandemic on poverty eradication efforts, thereby contributing to the resilience and adaptability of development initiatives in Odisha.