'It is a matter of great pleasure that Odisha Voluntary l lealth Association (OVHA) is celebrating 45^th year of its dedicated service to the people in Odisha. The Association have committedly reached-out Health & Development related Service throughout the State through its Member Organitations as well as directly. These efforts have to lead to significant change in Health & Development scene of Odisha. The Association's response during the natural disasters over the last four years are impressiveand have provided relief and rehabilitation to affected people promptly. OVHA is well known for publication of health related literatures as well as for its Members' and other interested stakeholders.As Odisha's health status is going through transition through lot of positive developments, we hope the Association will play a significant role particularly strengthening the Stat Goverment's effort through Health and Wellness Centres. We send our best wishes to Board Members,Staff and Member Organitations on this happy occasion.It will be our pleasure to be their co-traveller in their future endeavours.

(Alok Mukhopadhyay)
Chairman (Advisory Committee)
Voluntary Health Association of India