India has set ambitious targets to achieve a 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030 and to attain energy independence by 2047, ultimately aiming for net-zero emissions by 2070. Central to this vision is the wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the manufacturing of indigenous energy storage systems, and the generation of renewable energy…
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Odisha government has transferred Ravi Kant, the Resident Commissioner of Odisha Bhawan in New Delhi, to the role of Officer on Special Duty in the Home Department. The official notification regarding this change was released on Monday. Ravi Kant is an 1998 batch IPS. In addition, Vishal Gagan, who…
India’s export sector has shown significant growth in June 2024, with total exports, including merchandise and services, estimated to grow by 5.40% compared to June 2023. The cumulative overall exports for the period April-June 2024 are projected to grow by 8.60%. Merchandise exports have seen a positive increase of 2.55%, amounting to USD 35.20 billion…
Jindal Steel and Power (JSP) has announced plans to build the world’s largest steel plant in Angul, Odisha, by 2030. Chairman Naveen Jindal shared this ambitious vision during a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday. JSP is currently working on expanding its Angul steel-making facility, aiming to double its capacity from 6…
Tata Power’s power distribution companies (discoms) have invested ₹4,245 crore over the past 3-4 years to expand and upgrade power infrastructure in Odisha, the company announced on Friday, July 12. This substantial investment has significantly improved the state’s power distribution network. In 2022, the company had announced to invest Rs 6000 crore in Odisha in…
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh held a high-level meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to India, Ms. May-Elin Stener, to review and enhance the Indo-Norway collaboration on the Blue Economy. The discussions centered around reinforcing the Joint Task Force (JTF) on Blue Economy, co-chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India. Dr….
In a significant move to bolster the agricultural sector, the Government of India is set to launch the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE). This initiative, aimed at supporting start-ups and agripreneurs, was announced during the pre-launch stakeholder meeting at NABARD Headquarters in Mumbai. The AgriSURE fund, valued at Rs 750 crore, will…
The Odisha government has greenlit 26 new projects valued at Rs 5,992.92 crore, aimed at accelerating industrial development and creating 19,364 jobs across the state. This decision was made during the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on Wednesday. The approved projects span multiple sectors, including steel,…
In a major milestone, drivers trained under Odisha’s SuVahak project at the Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) are now set to secure employment in Japan. This follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Odisha’s Commerce and Transport Department and Bengaluru-based Navis HR, backed by a Japanese placement firm. The IDTRs provide comprehensive training…
In the wake of a significant electoral defeat in the 2024 Odisha Assembly Elections, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has appointed five new national spokespersons. BJD president Naveen Patnaik announced that Santrupt Mishra, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, Amar Patnaik, Sasmit Patra, and Pradeep Kumar Majhi would replace the existing panel. Santrupt Mishra has also been…
