Initiative under PPP model aims to strengthen agri-infrastructure, reduce post-harvest losses, and empower farmers Bhubaneswar: In a major push to strengthen Odisha’s agricultural infrastructure, the state government has earmarked ₹252 crore for setting up cold storage facilities across 58 subdivisions over the next five years. The announcement was made in the Assembly by Deputy Chief…
Over 93% students placed; 94 secure international jobs as “Skilled-in-Odisha” brand shines globally Bhubaneswar: The World Skill Center (WSC), Odisha’s flagship institute for advanced vocational and technical training, marked a major milestone with the graduation of its 6th batch. The event showcased the state’s growing success in building a globally competitive workforce, with 1,088 students…
Minister Mukesh Mahaling says state making steady progress in health budget allocation and expenditure Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has unveiled ambitious plans to strengthen public health financing, with steps underway to increase spending on the health sector from the current 2.4% of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) to 3% in the short term and eventually…
Chief Secretary meets Coratia Technologies co-founder; Startup secures ₹66 crore Indian Navy contract Bhubaneswar: Odisha is moving towards integrating cutting-edge robotics technology into its underwater infrastructure projects, as Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja met with Debendra Pradhan, co-founder of Coratia Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a startup incubated at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Rourkela. The meeting…
Tripartite MoU signed to boost blue economy, support farmers, and reduce pressure on wild crab populations Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening Odisha’s blue economy and supporting local aquaculture farmers, the state government will soon set up its first mud crab hatchery in Paradip. The facility, aimed at reducing dependence on external sources and…
Minister informs Assembly about coal royalty trends and future revenue challenges Bhubaneswar: Odisha has collected mining revenue worth ₹17,132.68 crore in the first five months of the current financial year up to August 31, 2025. Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena informed the Assembly that the total mining revenue is expected to reach nearly ₹42,000…
Linde India’s Global Competency Centre in Khordha leads a wave of new investments across 13 sectors Bhubaneswar : The Odisha government has given the green light to fresh industrial investments worth ₹4,739 crore, with the potential to create more than 25,200 jobs across the state. The approvals came at the 140th meeting of the State…
Regional dialogue in New Delhi stresses resilience, nutrition, and inclusive food systems amid climate change Bhubaneswar : The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), unveiled the 2025 Global Food Policy Report (GFPR) for South Asia during a high-level regional dialogue in New Delhi. Titled “Food…
Major deposits identified in Deogarh and Keonjhar districts; extraction plans under consideration Bhubaneswar : Odisha has reported the discovery of significant gold reserves estimated at 1,996 kilograms in Deogarh and Keonjhar districts. The information was shared by Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena in the state Assembly, highlighting the potential of Odisha as a…
42 industrial houses, including major corporates, default on dues from multiple river sources Bhubaneswar : The Odisha Assembly was informed that as many as 42 industrial houses, including some government organisations, have defaulted on water cess payments totaling ₹3,797.14 crore as of March 2025. The disclosure has raised concerns about the unchecked exploitation of the…
