NIT Rourkela, IIT Dhanbad Collaborate to Modernize India’s Mining Sector
Centre of Excellence to Drive Innovation in Automation, Digital Technologies, and Cyber-Physical Systems In a landmark move to transform India’s mining landscape, the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT-R) and the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad (IIT-ISM) have jointly established a Centre of Excellence (CoE) focused on driving innovation in mining…
Odisha Sets ₹4.5 Lakh Crore Investment Target Under ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ Vision
CM Majhi Unveils Industrial Roadmap with Aim to Create 2.9 Lakh Jobs in a Year Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has laid out an ambitious industrial roadmap under the ‘Samrudha Odisha 2036’ initiative, setting a target of ₹4.5 lakh crore in investments and creation of 2.9 lakh jobs within a single year. The announcement…
Odisha Governor Proposes Province-Level Ties with Vietnam’s Da Nang City
Strengthening Cultural and Economic Bonds Through Buddhism and Cooperation Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati led a delegation to Vietnam to accompany the sacred relics of Lord Buddha back to India and proposed province-level ties between Odisha and Vietnam’s Da Nang city. The suggestion was made during his meeting with H.E. Le Trung Chinh, Chairman of…
CM Majhi Unveils ₹205 Crore Development Package in Deogarh
300-bed hospital inaugurated; ₹41.17 crore welfare scheme launched for kendu leaf workers In a significant push to enhance healthcare infrastructure and livelihood support in western Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday unveiled a package of developmental projects worth ₹205 crore during a high-impact visit to Deogarh district. The visit, which underscored the state…
Odisha Launches First-Ever Water Resources Census
State-wide initiative aims to create a dynamic water asset database for data-driven governance In a landmark move to bolster sustainable water governance, Odisha has initiated its first-ever comprehensive water resources census. The ambitious state-wide project, led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, marks a critical step…
Minister Urges Fast-Tracking of Rural Development Schemes
Bikashita Gaon, PMAY-G, MGNREGS, and clean water projects among top priorities Odisha Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik conducted a comprehensive review of key rural development schemes, emphasizing accelerated implementation and improved service delivery to transform village infrastructure and livelihoods across the state. Chairing the high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan, Naik…
Odisha Launches Evaluation of DMF-Funded Projects in Mining-Affected Districts
Inception workshop signals shift towards data-driven development in Angul, Jajpur, and Jharsuguda In a strategic move to ensure greater accountability and measurable outcomes from mining-related welfare schemes, the Government of Odisha today initiated a detailed evaluation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF)-funded projects in the mining-affected districts of Angul, Jajpur, and Jharsuguda. A preliminary workshop was…
CM Mohan Majhi Unveils ₹275-Crore Development Package for Bhadrak
Government university, medical college, and ₹6,600 crore in private investments position Bhadrak as an emerging growth hub Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Monday launched and laid foundation stones for 13 major public welfare projects worth approximately ₹275 crore in Baliapada, Bhadrak district, underscoring the state government’s commitment to regional development and inclusive growth. Of…
Odisha CM Reviews Renovation Progress at Kalinga Studio
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announces near-completion of studio upgrade; plans underway to transform site into a full-fledged film city Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday reviewed the near-completion of the ambitious renovation project at Kalinga Studio in Bhubaneswar, signaling the state government’s renewed push to position Odisha as a hub for the…
Tunnel Breakthrough Marks Milestone in Khurda Road–Balangir Railway Project
Completion of Tunnel T2 signals major progress in bridging Odisha’s East–West rail connectivity In a significant advancement for Odisha’s railway infrastructure, the Khurda Road–Balangir New Railway Line project has achieved a crucial engineering milestone with the successful excavation breakthrough of Tunnel No. T2. Located between Buguda and Daspalla in Nayagarh district, the 1,775-metre tunnel was…