State approves major green power investment in Sundargarh, signalling a stronger push toward clean energy and job creation Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved a ₹710.27-crore floating solar power project by NTPC-SAIL Power Company Ltd in Sundargarh district, marking a major step in the state’s clean-energy expansion. The approval was granted during the 142nd meeting…
State focuses on better utilisation, basic services, and long-term development in mining-affected districts Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi instructed all departmental secretaries to submit the annual and audit reports of every District Mineral Foundation (DMF). The directive came during a high-level review meeting held at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar to evaluate the…
Odisha to prepare DPR with IIT Madras support to restore Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government will soon prepare a detailed project report (DPR) aimed at ensuring the long-term protection of Chilika Lake and restoring its fragile ecosystem. Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia announced the plan while responding…
State sees surge in youth entrepreneurship, strong monitoring boosts loan disbursal efficiency Bhubaneswar: Odisha has emerged as one of the top-performing states under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), securing the fifth position nationally in loan approvals for first-generation and young entrepreneurs in the 2025–26 fiscal year. The achievement reflects the state’s growing focus…
State expands cashless healthcare services, strengthens monitoring and cancer care support Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approved 73 new state-specific treatment packages under the ABPMJAY-GJAY scheme, further expanding its cashless healthcare coverage. With the latest additions, the total number of treatment packages now stands at 2,163. The decision aims to improve access to seamless and…
New policy introduces strong governance, faster approvals, and enhanced investor services Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has outlined an ambitious plan under its new IT Policy 2025, aiming to create one million employment opportunities during the policy period. Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) Minister Mukesh Mahaling shared the details in the Assembly, highlighting that the policy…
Apple has announced a major AI leadership change, appointing veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its new vice president of AI while longtime AI chief John Giannandrea prepares to retire in spring 2026. Giannandrea, who has directed Apple’s machine learning and AI strategy since 2018, will stay on as an advisor during the transition. Subramanya will…
Districts asked to prioritise house-site distribution as thousands await land allocation Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has issued a strong directive to all district administrations to quickly allot land to landless families who have been sanctioned houses under central rural housing schemes. The Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department has instructed district collectors to treat the…
State aims to integrate football training into schools and build a strong district-level feeder network Bhubaneswar: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Odisha government have begun discussions to renew the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy in the state, while also planning a major expansion of grassroots football development. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey met senior state…
At the Odisha Industrial Conclave 2025, the Chief Minister highlights fast project approvals, strong infrastructure spending, and women-led entrepreneurship as key drivers of MSME growth. Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is strengthening its vision to position the state as the MSME gateway of eastern India, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said while addressing the Odisha Industrial…
