Sandeep Pattnaik has taken charge as the new Director (Human Resources) of Odisha Hydro Power Corporation (OHPC). With more than 30 years of experience in human resources, industrial development, leadership, and skill development, Pattnaik brings deep knowledge and expertise to his new role. He has played a key role in strategic management, employee engagement, and…
A delegation from the Delhi Assembly, led by Speaker Vijender Gupta, visited Odisha on Tuesday to study the state’s successful adoption of the e-Vidhan system—an initiative under the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) that aims to digitize legislative procedures and reduce paper usage. Digital Transformation in Governance The primary objective of the visit was to understand…
In a major step toward digital governance, the Odisha government has made it mandatory for officers to gain basic knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This initiative is aimed at equipping the administrative machinery with essential digital skills to enhance public service delivery and streamline governance. Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all senior officials to…
The Odisha Electricity Regulatory Commission (OERC) has postponed the public hearing on power tariffs for Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC) to May 6. The hearing was meant to decide the power rate for OPGC’s second phase power generation units. OPGC had earlier submitted two proposals to OERC, seeking approval for power tariffs for the 2025–26…
The Odisha government has provided a financial incentive of Rs 31.10 crore to nearly 1 lakh dairy farmers associated with OMFED (Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation). The funds were transferred directly to the farmers’ bank accounts through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, ensuring transparency and timely payment. The incentive was given to farmers…
The Odisha government has begun the process of recruiting 1,353 teaching staff across various state-run universities under the provisions of the newly implemented Odisha University Amendment Act. The initiative, announced by Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, is aimed at addressing the long-pending shortage of faculty members in the state’s higher education institutions. In a high-level…
The Puri district administration is gearing up to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra, with plans to utilize the technology for crowd control and traffic management during the globally celebrated festival. In a crucial meeting held at the Circuit House in Puri, Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain led the second…
The Odisha government is set to launch a digital platform to streamline the implementation and monitoring of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0), a key housing scheme aimed at providing affordable homes to the urban poor. The initiative, being taken up by the Odisha Urban Housing Mission (OUHM), the nodal agency…
The Ministry of Mines is set to establish a dedicated Programme Management Unit (PMU) to oversee the utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds across the country, with a sharp focus on Odisha — the state holding the largest share of such funds. Odisha has collected over Rs 30,000 crore under the DMF scheme, which…
In a significant step towards clean energy adoption, Odisha is preparing to generate around 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity through floating solar power projects on its reservoirs. The initiative comes as part of the state’s broader renewable energy push, with a target of achieving 10 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity by 2030—7.5 GW of…
