Smt. Pravati Parida, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, is a visionary leader, grassroots organizer, and dynamic public representative from the Nimapara constituency. Known for her unwavering commitment to the people, she has been at the forefront of transformative development in rural Odisha, with a special focus on women's empowerment, youth upliftment, and infrastructure-led growth. Rising from humble beginnings, Smt. Parida has held several key positions in public life and is recognized for her inclusive leadership, administrative foresight, and strong connection with the ground realities of her constituency. Her journey reflects her deep-rooted belief in participatory governance and people-first policy-making.

As the Minister in charge of Mission Shakti, Women & Child Development, and Tourism, she is leading some of Odisha’s most impactful initiatives, including the Lakhpati Didi and Subhadra Shakti programmes and working to position Odisha as a globally celebrated tourism destination. Her journey reflects a deep-rooted belief in participatory governance and people-first policy-making. As the architect of the "Utkarsha Nimapara" initiative, she envisions a self-reliant, prosperous, and future-ready constituency, aligned with Odisha’s wider development roadmap.