Move aimed at strengthening urban governance and ensuring better civic amenities in fast-growing areas Bhubaneswar – In a major step toward strengthening urban governance, the Odisha government has decided to establish 21 new Notified Area Councils (NACs) across the state. The decision reflects the state’s commitment to addressing the rapid pace of urbanisation and ensuring…
Five-year collaboration to strengthen governance, optimise policies, and enhance public services Bhubaneswar: The Government of Odisha has joined hands with the Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS) to launch a Decision Support System (DSS) designed to enable data-driven governance and evidence-backed policy decisions. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two…
Achieves milestone 14 days ahead of last year; registers double-digit growth in key commodities Bhubaneswar to : The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has created history by becoming the first railway zone in India to achieve 100 million tonnes (MT) of freight loading in just 134 days during the current financial year 2025–26. This performance represents…
Funding from OUIDF resources to complete retrofitting works, improve energy efficiency, and enhance public safety Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Housing and Urban Development (H\&UD) Department to allocate up to ₹200 crore from the Odisha Urban Infrastructure Development Fund’s (OUIDF) own resources—drawn from recovery of principal and interest—for the…
Bhubaneswar airport to host Air Works India-led project aimed at making the state a regional aviation hub Bhubaneswar – The Odisha Cabinet has approved a proposal to offer additional incentives, over and above those provided under the Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 2022, to attract an anchor investor for establishing a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)…
2025 rules define recruitment process, cadre structure, and uniform pay for ministerial staff in Finance Department offices Bhubaneswar – The Odisha government has introduced the Odisha Ministerial Services (Commercial Taxes & GST Range and Sub-ordinate Offices) Rules, 2025 to regulate recruitment procedures and service conditions for personnel in the Commercial Taxes and GST Organisation under…
Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo directs expedited implementation, reviews fertiliser supply and anti-black marketing measures Bhubaneswar – Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo chaired a high-level meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan to review the state’s agricultural infrastructure, with a strong focus on accelerating the construction and operationalisation of cold storage facilities. Singh Deo stressed…
Renowned economist urges stronger state capacity, decentralization, and efficient welfare execution to unlock India’s full growth potential Bhubaneswar – Globally acclaimed economist and author Karthik Muralidharan, known for his expertise in education, public administration, and evidence-based policymaking, presented his latest research findings in Odisha during an interactive session at the Kharavela Bhawan conference hall on…
Revised framework promises faster approvals, transparent monitoring, and ₹5 crore allocation per constituency for 2025–26 Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday announced a major overhaul of the MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) and Chief Minister’s Special Assistance (CM-SA) schemes by unveiling simplified guidelines and launching a dedicated MLALAD web portal — [https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in](https://mlalads.odisha.gov.in) —…
38 new facilities to be developed in first phase; project aims to modernise agricultural marketing and boost farmer incomes Bhubaneswar: In a major step towards transforming the agricultural marketing system, the Odisha Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal from the Cooperation Department to launch a new State Plan Scheme for establishing “Model Mandis” across the…
