Initiative creates over 6,000 jobs across 10 districts, boosting rural entrepreneurship and livelihoods Bhubaneswar: In a significant push to promote rural entrepreneurship and self-employment, as many as 556 new enterprises have been successfully established under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) in 10 districts of Western Odisha during the financial year 2024-25. The information…
Audit reveals suspected fund misuse, poor spending efficiency, and lack of accountability in ITDA operations Bhubaneswar: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has uncovered large-scale irregularities in the functioning of Odisha’s Integrated Tribal Development Agencies (ITDAs), institutions that play a crucial role in delivering welfare schemes, services, and infrastructure for Scheduled Tribes. The…
State reviews key projects including Puri–Konark heritage corridor, KBK region links, and hinterland connectivity Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening Odisha’s role in India’s railway network, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Anu Garg chaired a high-level review meeting on railway infrastructure and ongoing projects. The meeting brought together top officials, including Usha Padhee, Principal Secretary…
Initiative under PPP model aims to strengthen agri-infrastructure, reduce post-harvest losses, and empower farmers Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen Odisha’s agricultural infrastructure, the state government has earmarked ₹252 crore for setting up cold storage facilities across 58 subdivisions over the next five years. The announcement was made in the Assembly by Deputy Chief…
Over 93% students placed; 94 secure international jobs as “Skilled-in-Odisha” brand shines globally Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC), Odisha’s flagship institute for advanced vocational and technical training, marked a major milestone with the graduation of its 6th batch. The event showcased the state’s growing success in building a globally competitive workforce, with 1,088 students…
CAG report highlights state’s fiscal discipline with surplus of ₹19,456 crore in FY 2023 Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of India’s top-performing states in fiscal management, recording a robust revenue surplus of ₹19,456 crore in the financial year 2022–23. The state was ranked third among 16 revenue-surplus states in a decadal study on state…
Minister Mukesh Mahaling says state making steady progress in health budget allocation and expenditure Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled ambitious plans to strengthen public health financing, with steps underway to increase spending on the health sector from the current 2.4% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to 3% in the short term and eventually…
Chief Secretary meets Coratia Technologies co-founder; Startup secures ₹66 crore Indian Navy contract Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving towards integrating cutting-edge robotics technology into its underwater infrastructure projects, as Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja met with Debendra Pradhan, co-founder of Coratia Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a startup incubated at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela. The meeting…
Tripartite MoU signed to boost blue economy, support farmers, and reduce pressure on wild crab populations Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening Odisha’s blue economy and supporting local aquaculture farmers, the state government will soon set up its first mud crab hatchery in Paradip. The facility, aimed at reducing dependence on external sources and…
New port in Ganjam to boost trade capacity; shipbuilding cluster planned in Kendrapara with ₹24,700-crore investment Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set to add a new milestone to its maritime journey with the establishment of a greenfield deep-sea port at Bahuda in Ganjam district. The ambitious project, estimated at ₹21,500 crore, is expected to transform the state’s…
