Focus on irrigation, smart water management, and climate resilience Bhubaneswar: In a high-level review meeting at Rajiv Bhawan, Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Water Resources, Anu Garg, evaluated the progress of Odisha’s long-term Vision 2036/2047 . The strategy is aimed at transforming the state’s water management systems to ensure sustainable and inclusive…
Over 5,000 women and girls from Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh to benefit this year Bhubaneswar: The Jindal Foundation, the CSR arm of Jindal Steel, has launched the fourth edition of its flagship programme ‘Yashasvi’, aimed at empowering women and girls from economically weaker sections across Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. The initiative continues its mission of…
Plans Underway for Medical College; Over 15 Lakh Insured Workers by Year-End Bhubaneswar: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced plans to construct five new hospitals across Odisha to expand its healthcare infrastructure. These hospitals, each with a capacity of 100 beds, will be established in Duburi (Jajpur), Paradip, Balasore, Berhampur, and Jharsuguda, informed…
Dedicated mapping cells in tehsils to ensure accurate boundaries and updated land records Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards improving land administration and governance, the Odisha government is set to notify 1,635 new revenue villages across the state. The Revenue and Disaster Management Department has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to guide a large-scale…
99 out of 151 pending issues resolved; forest clearances and encroachments on NH under scrutiny Bhubaneswar: A high-level inter-departmental coordination meeting was convened on Tuesday at Lok Seva Bhawan to fast-track the implementation of Odisha’s Mega Piped Water Supply (PWS) Projects. The meeting, chaired by the Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary, aimed to ensure the timely…
State scores 41, placed 7th nationally; lacks progress in patenting and EV infrastructure Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s performance in electric vehicle (EV) mobility and adoption remains underwhelming compared to several other Indian states, as per the latest index released by NITI Aayog. The state scored a total of 41 points and was ranked 7th nationally, falling into…
Odisha to establish 835 model schools with focus on foundational literacy, STEM, and inclusive education Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Monday held a high-level review meeting at Lok Seva Bhavan to discuss the progress and implementation of the Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya Scheme, a flagship initiative aimed at transforming primary education in Odisha….
Mega Project by JSW-POSCO to Boost Local Economy and Job Creation Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday announced that land acquisition for a proposed ₹40,000-crore mega steel plant in Keonjhar district will begin shortly, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s industrial development. The project is a joint venture between the Indian conglomerate JSW…
Emphasis on Affordable Housing, Green Growth, and Digital Infrastructure at CREDAI EGM 2025 in Bhubaneswar Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati has called upon real estate developers to expand their investment focus beyond major urban centers and explore opportunities in smaller towns to achieve balanced urbanization in the state. Addressing the CREDAI Extraordinary General Meeting…
Key changes aim to reduce ambiguity, simplify return filing, and curb tax evasion in high-risk sectors Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has proposed amendments to the Odisha Goods and Services Tax (OGST) Act, 2017 with the objective of simplifying provisions, reducing ambiguity, and strengthening compliance mechanisms. The amendments are expected to benefit both taxpayers and tax…
