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The objective of this paper is to explain the role of education to promote economic development in Odisha. It may be realized that the society with higher percentage of literates has higher levels of development. The paper principally focuses on the growth of elementary to higher education in Odisha, issues of equity and access to educational opportunities. This has been examined by enrolment in higher Education and gender wise enrolment. The challenge to the Government is to ensure the equitable access of educational opportunities to all. However, there is sufficient evidence of educational disparity not only between different social groups but also between different regions of the state. The paper makes an attempt to address the issues relating to elementary to higher education in different regions of Odisha. It also examines regional disparities in education in the state. Besides the paper highlights the important features of new National education policy of India to eradicate regional disparities in education and promote economic growth in Odisha.