State to strengthen green energy infrastructure under PM’s vision for a sustainable future Odisha is taking big steps toward a cleaner and greener future by boosting infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and solar power generation, and the state is prepping up to bring its own EV policy soon, Deputy Chief Minister K.V. Singhdeo…
Breakthrough Technology to Boost EV Sector, Cut India’s Import Dependence On National Technology Day 2025, Vedanta Aluminium made a big announcement — it has received a patent for a new technology that recovers high-purity graphite (over 99%) from aluminium industry waste. This is a major step forward for India’s clean tech future. The innovation supports…
New project to boost scientific learning and support ‘Viksit Odisha’ vision The Odisha government has announced an exciting new project — a world-class Science City will be built in the capital city of Bhubaneswar by the year 2036. This major step aims to promote scientific education, innovation, and public engagement with science. Science and Technology…
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 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…
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…
A groundbreaking innovation in oral healthcare has emerged from Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University, as Professor Neeta Mohanty, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Collaboration), has successfully secured a US patent for her automated oral biopsy device. The pen-like device, designed to simplify and enhance biopsy procedures, is expected to transform the early detection and treatment of…
Forrester Predicts India’s Enterprise IT Market to Expand at the Highest Rate Amid AI and Cloud Boom India is set to become the world’s fastest-growing technology market, with enterprise IT spending projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.6% between 2024 and 2029, the highest across any region globally, according to…
The Odisha government is set to introduce a new Information Technology (IT) policy aimed at accelerating the state’s IT sector growth while significantly increasing incentives for companies hiring local talent. The policy, which will be launched soon by the state IT department, proposes a more than twofold increase in recruitment incentives for companies employing youth…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her record eighth Budget presentation on February 1, 2025, announced a ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds to support startups and deep-tech innovation. The budget also focused on strengthening India’s position in artificial intelligence (AI), deep tech, and innovation, with investments in AI Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and expanded credit support…
