It is with immense pride and humility that I welcome you all to the Golden Jubilee Conference of the Odisha Orthopaedic Association, being held in the sacred city of Puri – a place where divinity, tradition, and serenity converge under the blessings of Lord Jagannath.

As we celebrate 50 glorious years of our association, we stand on the shoulders of giants – our visionary past presidents, dedicated secretaries, and countless committed members – whose tireless efforts and selfless service have built the strong foundation upon which we now stand. I pay heartfelt tribute to each one of them, for guiding us with wisdom and integrity over the decades.

The theme of this Golden Jubilee Conference, “Innovations in Orthopaedics: Driving Social Impact,” reflects our shared commitment to ensure that clinical advancement is not limited to the operation theatre, but reaches the heart of every community. In line with this, we are strengthening our focus on public health outreach, education, and rural trauma care – so that orthopaedic excellence benefits not just a few, but many.

I commend the organising team for their outstanding efforts in curating this landmark event, and I warmly invite all delegates to take part in this celebration of knowledge, legacy, and social commitment.

Let this golden milestone be not just a celebration of our past – but a promise for an even brighter future.

Long live OOA.

Warm regards,