In a significant stride toward rural development and climate resilience, Vedanta Aluminium’s ‘Sangam Watershed Project’ is delivering year-round water security and improved agricultural output across 41 villages in the Lanjigarh region of Kalahandi district, Odisha. The initiative, which leverages advanced water conservation technologies and community partnerships, currently supports irrigation across more than 3,500 acres of…
New 16-member committee to design integrated agency for coordinated welfare delivery and cultural empowerment in border region In a strategic move to ensure inclusive and sustainable development in the sensitive border region of Kotia, the Odisha Government has formed a high-level 16-member committee to establish a special agency that will streamline the implementation of welfare…
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi Lays Foundation Stone for Advanced Ferro Chrome Plant In a significant boost to Odisha’s industrial landscape, Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi today laid the foundation stone for Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd’s (IMFA) new state-of-the-art ferro chrome plant at Kalinga Nagar, Jajpur. The move marks a pivotal step in…
Focus on Timely Implementation, Directives Issued to Reach Remote Tribal Areas Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently conducted a comprehensive review of the Pradhan Mantri Janman Yojana at Lokseva Bhawan, directing top officials to ensure its timely and effective implementation across the state, especially in remote tribal regions. Addressing secretaries and senior officials from…
CM Majhi unveils 2025 guidelines aiming to turn Odisha into India’s top adventure tourism hub Bhubaneswar: In a move to position Odisha as a premier adventure tourism destination, the state government has finalised the Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines-2025. The decision was made during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Tuesday evening….
Over 20 lakh metric tonnes of fly ash and LD slag repurposed to build National Highway 55 bypass, reducing environmental impact and enhancing road infrastructure In a major push toward sustainable infrastructure, Tata Steel Meramandali (TSM) has pioneered the use of industrial waste in the construction of the Angul bypass on National Highway 55. By…
Promoting Enterprise and Financial Independence through Self-Help Groups in Odisha To foster entrepreneurial spirit among rural women, Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has extended support to self-help groups (SHGs) in Gunupur village, Kalahandi district. This initiative aims to promote micro-enterprises and long-term financial independence for women by providing necessary tools and training in activities…
Annual Film Awards, OTT Support, and Infrastructure Upgrades at Heart of Industry Overhaul In a significant move to revitalise the Odia film industry, the Department of Odia Language, Literature, and Culture organised a strategic meeting at Sanskruti Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, outlining a clear roadmap for growth and global outreach. Chaired by actor and Digapahandi MLA…
Union-Backed Initiatives Focus on Local Employment, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Jharsuguda, a district rich in industries and natural resources, is now on track to become a national model for development. With its significant contribution to India’s economy, especially in the mining and industrial sectors, a strategic roadmap is being prepared to elevate Jharsuguda to the top…
Odisha to strongly defend its interests on land, water, and tribal rights Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a high-level meeting on May 28 with the Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to discuss the long-disputed Polavaram Project. This will be the first time the Prime Minister directly engages with…
