₹294.36 crore initiative to benefit 23,735 farmers and boost meat production Bhubaneswar : In a strategic move to enhance livestock development and meet the rising demand for meat products, the Odisha State Cabinet approved the rollout of the “Small Animal Development” sub-scheme under the Prani Sampad Samruddhi Yojana (PSSY). The initiative, spearheaded by the Fisheries…
33 proposals approved across 14 districts, expected to generate over 66,000 jobs Bhubaneswar : In a major push towards economic growth and industrial development, the Odisha government on Saturday approved 33 large-scale industrial projects with a combined investment of ₹1.46 lakh crore. These projects are expected to create nearly 66,000 employment opportunities across the state….
Five departmental plans cleared during 29th Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Mohan Majhi Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Cabinet held its 29th meeting on October 25, 2025, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the conference hall of Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar. The session focused on fast-tracking development initiatives across major sectors,…
CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviews progress, calls for future-ready infrastructure and focus on sports development in Keonjhar Bhubaneswar : Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has directed the Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to complete the construction of the iconic Kalamandal project in Bhubaneswar by May 2026. The instruction came during a high-level review meeting at…
Government focuses on pulses, oilseeds, and irrigation to empower farmers and cut import dependence Bhubaneswar : In a bid to transform its agricultural landscape beyond paddy dependency, the Odisha government has unveiled a renewed strategy for the Rabi season of 2025–26, focusing on climate resilience, crop diversification, and self-reliance in food production. Deputy Chief Minister…
Government prepares seed distribution plan to reduce import dependency and strengthen food security Bhubaneswar : In a major step toward food self-sufficiency, the Odisha government has announced plans to cultivate potatoes on more than 50,000 acres of farmland. This initiative aims to reduce the state’s dependency on potato imports from other regions and ensure a…
Focus on downstream industries, aluminium parks, and ferro-alloy plant to generate jobs and strengthen state economy Bhubaneswar : In a major industrial development push, Vedanta Group has proposed an investment of ₹1,00,000 crore for developing downstream industries in Odisha. The proposal was presented by Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal during his meeting with Chief Minister Mohan…
Early damage to a newly built ₹68-crore highway stretch in Jeypore sparks debate over construction standards and public safety Bhubaneswar : Two years after its completion, a 10-km stretch of National Highway-26 between Bariniput and Ambaguda in Odisha’s Jeypore block is showing cracks—literally and figuratively. The damaged road has not only disrupted daily travel but…
Move aims to speed up real estate dispute resolution and bring clarity to land registration processes across rural and urban areas Bhubaneswar : In a bid to improve efficiency and transparency in real estate governance, the Odisha Real Estate Regulatory Authority (ORERA) has initiated the process of appointing a land expert to assist with complex…
Agreements to span shipbuilding, green hydrogen, port modernization, and tourism as Odisha showcases maritime vision Bhubaneswar : Paradip Port in Odisha is set to sign agreements worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore at the upcoming India Maritime Week (IMW) in Mumbai, officials announced . The agreements will cover a diverse range of sectors, including shipbuilding, ship…
