Mission

The mission of the Odisha Judicial Academy is to improve the quality of judicial performance by equipping judges with the tools for professional competence. This concept of competence encompasses mastery of theoretical knowledge, the development of problem-solving capacity, cultivation of a collegiate identity, effective collaboration with allied professionals, conceptualization of the judicial mission, adherence to ethical practices, and continuous self-assessment and enhancement, adaptation to new technology and most importantly a humane approach. To achieve this goal, the Odisha Judicial Academy conducts induction training for the new recruits to district judiciary and newly promoted judicial officers. Additionally, the Academy facilitates dialogues among various stakeholders in the justice delivery mechanism as part of its annual training calendar. The Academy consistently strives to enhance competence by improving judges’ knowledge, skills, overall outlook and the physical and mental wellbeing.

The training program at the Odisha Judicial Academy comprises several components, including:

  • Field training.
  • Aptitude orientation.
  • Development of judicial attitude.
  • Awareness of ethical conduct.
  • Strengthening of legal knowledge and reasoning.

Ever since its foundation, the Odisha Judicial Academy has made significant contributions to the field of the justice delivery system. This Academy serves as a nursery for newly inducted judicial officers, providing them with intensive induction training. Additionally, it offers a platform for in-service judicial officers to continuously sharpen their skills in the application of law. Also, it provides platforms for dialogue for other stakeholders, such as public prosecutors, members of the juvenile justice board, police officers, mediators, conciliators, and court managers, doctors, defense lawyers, legal services functionaries and various other state agencies. The Academy aims to contribute to the wholesome development of judicial officers, enabling them to effectively meet emerging challenges and uphold the constitutional vision of justice. It encourages the judicial officers to strive diligently to achieve success in their profession, as written in the Niti Vani-

                        ଉଦ୍ୟମେନ ହି ସିଧ୍ୟ୍ୟନ୍ତି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାଣି ନ ମନୋରଥ୍ୟ I

                        ନହି ସୁପ୍ତସ୍ୟ ସିଂହାନଶ୍ୟ ପ୍ରବିଶାନ୍ତି ମୁଖେ ମୃଗା II   

Which means any task can be accomplished only through perseverance and not by daydreaming as a deer does not enter the lion’s mouth by the latter’s thought only.