The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has postponed the public hearing on power tariffs for Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) to May 6. The hearing was meant to decide the power rate for OPGC’s second phase power generation units. OPGC had earlier submitted two proposals to OERC, seeking approval for power tariffs for the 2025–26…
The Odisha government has provided a financial incentive of Rs 31.10 crore to nearly 1 lakh dairy farmers associated with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation). The funds were transferred directly to the farmers’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and timely payment. The incentive was given to farmers…
The Odisha government has begun the process of recruiting 1,353 teaching staff across various state-run universities under the provisions of the newly implemented Odisha University Amendment Act. The initiative, announced by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, is aimed at addressing the long-pending shortage of faculty members in the state’s higher education institutions. In a high-level…
The Puri district administration is gearing up to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra, with plans to utilize the technology for crowd control and traffic management during the globally celebrated festival. In a crucial meeting held at the Circuit House in Puri, Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain led the second…
The Odisha government is set to launch a digital platform to streamline the implementation and monitoring of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), a key housing scheme aimed at providing affordable homes to the urban poor. The initiative, being taken up by the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), the nodal agency…
The Ministry of Mines is set to establish a dedicated Programme Management Unit (PMU) to oversee the utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds across the country, with a sharp focus on Odisha — the state holding the largest share of such funds. Odisha has collected over Rs 30,000 crore under the DMF scheme, which…
In a significant step towards clean energy adoption, Odisha is preparing to generate around 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity through floating solar power projects on its reservoirs. The initiative comes as part of the state’s broader renewable energy push, with a target of achieving 10 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity by 2030—7.5 GW of…
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, is set to visit Odisha on April 17 and 19, 2025, to participate in key events and review progress on infrastructure projects. His visit is seen as part of the Centre’s ongoing efforts to boost development in the state under the “double engine” governance model. On…
Vedanta is set to establish a major aluminium smelter in Rayagada, Odisha, representing a significant advancement in India’s aluminium sector. The project, which has received approval from Odisha’s High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA), comes with an investment of Rs 40,991 crore and is expected to generate approximately 7,200 jobs upon completion. The aluminium smelter forms part…
The Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 officially became law on Sunday after Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati gave his approval. This new law is expected to bring big changes to how universities in Odisha are run and how teachers are hired. The bill was passed in the Odisha Assembly on April 2 after a long discussion….
