CM Majhi Reviews MSME Department, Stresses Job Creation and Entrepreneurship

Focus on MSME parks in every district, stronger export network, and greater support for women entrepreneurs Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reviewed the functioning of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department at Lok Seva Bhawan and urged officials to accelerate initiatives designed to boost entrepreneurship and employment generation in Odisha. During the…

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CM Majhi Reaffirms Inclusive Growth Vision at Rising Odisha Conclave

Highlights women’s empowerment, farmer welfare, industrial growth, and transparent governance Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reiterated his government’s commitment to inclusive development, women’s empowerment, and people-centric governance while addressing the Rising Odisha Conclave organized by News18. Majhi highlighted women’s empowerment as one of the government’s biggest achievements in the past 14 months. He said…

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Odisha MSMEs See ₹2,000-Crore Opportunity in Defence and Aerospace

Seminar highlights scope for research, production, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar: Odisha has the potential to generate annual business worth around ₹2,000 crore in the defence and aerospace sector, experts said at a seminar jointly organized by the Odisha Small and Medium Industries (OSMI) in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME. The event aimed at exploring…

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Odisha to Develop Four New Digital Hubs Under Vision Odisha 2036

CM Majhi unveils plan for Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur; TYCON 2025 highlights AI, startups, and global collaborations Bhubaneswar – Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the Odisha Government will develop Cuttack, Rourkela, Sambalpur, and Berhampur as new digital hubs, aiming to make the state a leading innovation destination under Vision Odisha 2036 and…

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Odisha Ranks 13th in Women-led MSMEs: Minister Calls for Greater Female Participation

Gokulananda Mallik urges officials to boost women entrepreneurship in the state Bhubaneswar: Odisha currently ranks 13th in the country in terms of the number of women-led enterprises in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector — a position that officials admit is far from encouraging. MSME Minister Gokulananda Mallik emphasized the need to create…

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Odisha Cabinet Approves Amendments to Food Processing Policy

New committee structure aims to simplify fiscal incentive process for MSMEs, boost investments and employment in food processing sector Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved key amendments to the Odisha Food Processing Policy 2016, intending to streamline the process of administering and approving fiscal incentives for food processing units in the state. These changes have…

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Odisha Startups Secure ₹35 Crore Funding Under Centre’s FFS Scheme

Cuttack, Khordha, Rourkela, and Ganjam among key districts to benefit; government pushes regional innovation and digital MSME transformation Bhubaneswar: In a major boost to Odisha’s growing startup ecosystem, seven startups from the state have received a cumulative funding of ₹35 crore under the Government of India’s Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme. This information…

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Vedanta Empowers Rural Women Entrepreneurs

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…

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Odisha Yatri App Crosses One Lakh Rides in Just 45 Days

Odisha Yatri, the state’s first-of-its-kind government-backed mobility app, has crossed one lakh rides within just 45 days of its launch, marking a significant milestone in Odisha’s urban transportation landscape. Launched by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, the app has quickly gained traction among commuters in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, who are drawn to its safety, transparency,…

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